Research Community

The College for Military Veterans and Emergency Services (CMVES) conducts impactful research focused on improving educational access and wellbeing across the Armed Forces community. Its work includes a regional Military Spouse Project, which explores the lived experiences of military spouses and partners, identifying barriers to education, employment, and social mobility. 

The Northern Hub for Veterans and Military Families Research are a multi-disciplinary team conducting integral translational research in the Armed Forces Community. The Northern Hub’s research profile is both qualitative and quantitative, covering health and social care, public health, psychology, social policy, human geography, and nursing. They consistently work to attract and facilitate collaboration across the Armed Forces sector, working with a variety of organisations across the Government, Local Authorities, NHS and Third Sector.

The Scottish Veterans Health Research Group provides high-quality evidence-based information on the long-term health of military Veterans, acting as an evidence base for policy-makers, planners, and service providers and to counter the potentially damaging myths and misconceptions about Veterans’ health. Their team also carry out research on the health of Serving personnel, especially in areas where there may be an impact on long-term health extending into life as a Veteran, to inform planning for preventive strategies.

The Veterans & Families Institute for Military Social Research carries out research, policy development and consultation on the impact of military Service - improving the well-being of Veterans, Service personnel and their families. Their work falls into four key areas of research: Thriving Families, Transition Measurement and Service Improvement, Women and Equalities, and Narrative. They have a growing domestic and international profile and are involved in NATO research on military-to-civilian transition, and sexual violence, as well as collaborative work with international universities.

The Westminster Centre for Research in Veterans supports the Armed Forces community by producing innovative and high-quality research and community engagement. The centre’s robust research profile aims to positively impact Veterans' health and healthcare at regional, national, and international levels. They aim to continue to embrace new technologies and creative methodologies to address issues that negatively affect the well-being of the military population. Additionally, the Westminster Centre hosts the informative Armed Forces Community Research International Webinar.