For our May newsletter we are all about academic publishing. We have lots of perspectives from authors, editors and reviewers to share this month on this theme alongside our usual features!

For our April newsletter we are showcasing the research and wider work of individuals, research groups and organisations on our theme 'researching with minoritised groups in military contexts'. We have lots to share this month on this theme alongside our usual features!

Our March newsletter shares thoughts and discussions on 'Recruiting and interviewing the military community'. We have lots to this month both on and off the theme but there are numerous researcher spotlights, a reflection on a number of conferences and workshops as well as all our usual features!

We return with our February newsletter to share thoughts and discussions on 'NATO'. We have a slightly briefer newsletter for a shorter month but there remain numerous researcher spotlights, a round up of what we have been listening to, a new foray into film reviews as well as all our usual features

We are back with our January newsletter to share thoughts and discussions on 'Researcher Wellbeing'. We have so much to share with you, from our top tips for researcher wellbeing to some new job adverts and upcoming events.

We are back with our retrospective December newsletter to share thoughts on 'Knowledge Exchange'. We are sharing plans for 2023's programme of themes, our opening event on research wellbeing as well as a 'PhD researcher spotlight' from Laura Rose Brown and 'In Conversation with' Dr Laura Considine.

We are back this November to share thoughts and discussions on 'Life after a PhD'. We have some reflections from our committee and alumni on different routes post PhD, as well as an 'in conversation' piece with Dr Bariş Çelik, and lots of news about events we have been out and about at.

After enjoying the summer, we are back this October to share thoughts and discussions on 'Policing and Private Security Companies'. We have some reflections on fieldwork, an 'in conversation' piece with Professor Marcos Reis and lots of reading recommendations on our theme.

This month's focus is on 'Qualitative Research'. We have the latest from the MOD Research Ethics Committee on changes to their publications, some advice on semi-structured interviews, an update on our Counterinsurgency Forum as well as a bunch of recommendations in the form of podcasts and books.

At the end of this July, we are glad to share thoughts and discussions about 'Military Transformation'. We have some reflections on being out and about at face-to-face conferences, an update about our writing group and seminar series, as well as a bunch of new podcasts to listen to.

At the end of this June, we are glad to share thoughts and discussions about 'finishing a PhD'. We have some reflections on being out and about at face-to-face conferences, an update about our writing group and seminar series, as well as a bunch of new podcasts to listen to.

At the end of this May, we are glad to share thoughts and discussions about 'a matter of intelligence'. We had the opportunity to talk with inspiring researchers, and we also host the first event in our seminar series about the PhD journey!

This April, in addition to our usual research spotlights and news, we're excited to share reflections on 'all things maritime'. This is the first time we have had a maritime theme and we hope you enjoy what we've learnt from you all.

This March, we're reflecting on the theme of the 'welfare of veterans and military families', sharing some researcher spotlights, connecting with research clusters/centres and telling you about what we've learnt at recent conferences.

This February, we're reflecting on the theme of 'defence engagement', sharing the outputs of our recent AGM and our plans for collaborating this year, and we're on the look out for new committee members!

This January, we're sharing some of our plans for the DRN this year, we've got some recommendations of things to listen to, what to read and how to work with us for peer-support in submitting panels and roundtables at major conferences.

This December, we've got your last-minute Christmas gift-giving covered, we're announcing our essay competition winners, and we're showering you with opportunities for the New Year.

This November we explore equity, feminist peace, women's participation in conflict resolution; gender equality as a conflict prevention mechanism; and women's protection from violence and more within the theme of Women, Peace and Security.

This October we're talking all things counter terrorism, covering 'extreme misogyny', 'incel terrorism', 'misogynist terrorism', 'gender terrorism', and 'everyday terrorism.

It's that time of year again...

While the summer never truly joined us this year, the DRN newsletter is one thing that will never let you down...

This June we discussed all things airborne - and for once I don't mean a certain infectious disease... We also celebrate Pride month!

Here comes the sun! To celebrate the (almost) return of Summer and our collective emergence from hibernation, this May we have been discussing the body and its significance in military and defence research.

To round off April's Month of the Military Child, we have dedicated May's newsletter to the voices of children in military communities.

As lockdowns begin to ease here in the UK, we can't wait to finally see you in person again at conferences and events alike! This month we focus on conferences: Tips, Tricks, Opportunities, and the Future of Academic Conferences.