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Living in our Shoes: Understanding the Needs of UK Armed Forces Families

Summary: This review was commissioned by the Ministry of Defence to explore the needs and concerns raised by Armed Forces families, as well as make recommendations for …

Forces in Mind Trust 2019 Impact Report

Abstract: This report details the impact of FiMT-funded research and projects for the benefit of the Armed Forces community, including case studies to demonstrate impact.

The Reproduction of the Gender Regime: the Military and Education as State Apparatuses Constraining the Military Wife Student

Abstract: This paper reports on the experiences and perspectives of military wives as students and potential students of Access to Higher Education Diplomas, a qualification for …

The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2019

Abstract: This report is intended under the Armed Forces Act 2011 to ensure that Parliament, on behalf of the people of the UK, can understand how the Covenant continues to be …

Specialist infantry and defence engagement

Abstract: In 2015, the UK government published the National Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) 2015, which laid out their vision for the future roles and structure of the …

Understanding Service Leavers Aged 50+: Their Challenges and Experiences in the Civilian Jobs Market.

Abstract: This report seeks to identify the unique challenges faced by 50+ Service leavers and ways in which employers can support them into work. It presents findings from a …

Employing Female Service Leavers - Employer Brief

Abstract: This document provides a short briefing for employers on the Female Service Leavers and Employment report. The full report examines transition for female Service leavers …

Changing Our Approach to Veterans' Employment

Abstract: Several key points emerged from the working groups, which are summarised below and discussed in more detail in the Event discussions section. These points highlight a …

Transition Support for British Army Early Service Leavers

This report evaluates the Future Horizons Programme for Early Service Leavers.

An Investigation into the Transferable Skills of Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) in the Defence Forces of Ireland (Army Only) on Retirement

Abstract: The Irish Defence Forces currently employs approximately 8,750 personnel, with some 7,300 employed in the army. Approximately 3,139 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) have …

Experiences and Challenges of Students with a Military Background at an Academic Medical Center

Abstract: Limited information exists regarding Students with Military Backgrounds (SMB) enrolled in academic medical settings, although there is extensive research focused on SMB …

‘Lt. Col Smith with unknown Bomb Girl’: problematizing narratives of male battlefield heroism in Canadian military museums

Abstract: In this article, I analyse 15 Canadian military museums that tendtowards a patriotic antagonistic approach to war that favours a narrative of masculine heroism on the …