An update on DRN and the months ahead
Over the past few weeks, you may have noticed that we have
March Digest: Women’s History Month
From established scholars to emerging researchers, this month’s digest celebrates the work of those reshaping how we understand women’s roles in conflict and the uniformed public services.
Inspiring women
As we have reflected on visibility as part of women's history month, we wanted to share with you some of the amazing women who have inspired us in our personal and professional lives.
What we're reading: March 2026
This month at the Defence Research Network, we’ve been examining how the war in Ukraine is reshaping the global order, and how key concepts of International Relations help us make sense of contemporary conflict.
What we have been listening to: March 2026
As this month wraps up, the Defence Research Network has been listening to podcasts on combat experience under fire, Ukraine’s civilian-led resistance, the global implications of the US-led strike on Iran, and lessons on force integration from 1940 air defence.
In Conversation: Prof Juliette Pattinson
We sat down with Prof Juliette Pattinson and quizzed her about how she got to where she is now.
Meet the Historians
Hear from two history PhD students - Sophy Higgins and Ashleigh Percival-Borley - both working on women's military history.
The History of Women in the Uniformed Public Services
Senior Research Fellow from the Centre of Excellence for Equity in the Uniformed Public Services, Dr Hannah West, shares her reflections from CEEUPS' inaugural symposium, The History of Women in the Uniformed Public Services.
February Digest:
February at the Defence Research Network focused on a question that often sits quietly beneath our outputs, events and publications: how do we look after the people doing the work?
KCL x Freeman Air & Space Institute - ‘Iran at the Edge: War, Negotiation, or Internal Fracture?'
Upcoming KCL x Freeman Air & Space Institute Event - ‘Iran at the Edge: War, Negotiation, or Internal Fracture?'. Happening on 12/3/2026.
British Library event - Doctoral Open Day: Digital Collections and Resources
Upcoming event at the British Library - Doctoral Open Day: Digital Collections and Resources. Happening on 29/5/2026.
Upcoming KCL event - Maritime Security: A Global Challenge that Should Not be Ducked
Upcoming KCL event - Maritime Security: A Global Challenge that Should Not be Ducked. Happening on 12th March 2026.