defence
Supporting careers in defence through specialist education
As a materials engineer by background, I have always been drawn to fields where technical expertise directly shapes real‑world outcomes. Few sectors exemplify this better than defence. Engineering careers in defence sit at the ...
Researching… the defence industry?
Defence industry information can be quite difficult to find so we wanted to highlight some useful sources for those of you doing research in the area. FitchConnect contains country-by-country reports on Crime, defence and security. ...
My PhD Journey at Shrivenham – Part 2
I have always wanted to become a scientist, even when I was younger, so my family was never surprised I wanted to do a PhD. It is sometimes a little hard to explain to them what exactly I do, as no one in my family is a scientist, but they are always supportive and proud of what I do. With my friends, those that are not scientists are happy that I found something I enjoy, even if they may not understand exactly what I talk about sometimes. My more scientific friends are happy that I found an interesting scientific challenge to explore.
Defence acquisition – building an adaptable and sustainable approach
The TaxPayers’ Alliance report published earlier this week on defence acquisition reflects similar reports from the National Audit Office and Public Accounts Committee critical of Ministry of Defence cost overruns. Estimating the costs of large ...