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What we have been listening to: March 2025

What we have been listening to: March 2025

This month, our playlist focuses on the US - Ukrainian relationship and the possibility of a ceasefire and negotiations. Whether you're into geopolitics or frontline updates, these episodes offer sharp insights.

What we're reading: March 2025

What we're reading: March 2025

This month we're reading two books which explore power and conflict, from the quiet micropolitics of everyday life in Russia to the historical realities of surrender and captivity in Western warfare across centuries.

House of Commons Defence Select Committee: Women in the Armed Forces Follow Up

Tuesday 18th March saw the Defence Committee assessing progress on its predecessor Committee’s work on women in the Armed Forces, earing from witnesses across the Ministry of Defence (MOD).

SUpporting Successful TrAnsItioN (SUSTAIN)

SUpporting Successful TrAnsItioN (SUSTAIN)

Kings College London have recently released their report from the SUSTAIN programme identifying and examining barriers and facilitators to ex-servicewomen making a successful and sustainable transition to civilian life in the UK.

Round Up: International Women's Day

Round Up: International Women's Day

As part of our Women in Defence theme, Hannah West rounds up a series of events, podcasts, and resources focused on International Women's Day from across our community.

News from our community: March 2025

This month, we celebrate recent achievements, highlight upcoming events, and share key developments within our network. From member successes to important committee initiatives, stay informed and engaged with everything happening in March.

Reflections on Education, Gender, and Power in the Defence and Security Sector

By Dr Caroline Micklewright

In Conversation with Dr Melanie Garson

In Conversation

In Conversation with Dr Melanie Garson

For this edition of our 'In Conversation' segment, we had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Melanie Garson who offered valuable insights into her journey and the world of cyber.

February Editorial: Alternative Research Dissemination, Knowledge Exchange, and Mobilisation

February Editorial: Alternative Research Dissemination, Knowledge Exchange, and Mobilisation

This issue features responses to our Question of the Month - What forms of alternative research dissemination have you undertaken or participated in? - as well as the latest community news, events, and opportunities.

Knowledge Exchange: Top Tips

Knowledge Exchange: Top Tips

Our recent workshop created space to share knowledge, align on potential joint agendas, and build relationships. We began by mapping the sector, identifying stakeholders across defence, policy, and academia, and prioritising influential voices, we explored how to connect and collaborate.

What we're reading: February 2025

What we're reading: February 2025

This month at the Defence Research Network, we've been diving into two compelling books that shed light on critical issues in security and defence.

What forms of alternative research dissemination have you undertaken or participated in?

Question of the Month

What forms of alternative research dissemination have you undertaken or participated in?

We took to social media with our new question of the month, asking our community: 'What forms of alternative research dissemination have you undertaken or participated in?'