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Recruiting for free event for military spouses/significant others – March 19
I am recruiting participants for a free book discussion event that will take place Saturday, March 19, 4-6pm EST, via Zoom and in person (Macon, GA). Please help me to spread the word! Flyer attached. Read and discuss The War: A Memoir by Marguerite Duras, who painfully waited for news and the return of her…Started by:
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‘Armed Forces Veterans: A Nation’s Untapped Resource’
Not long after I wrote my short journal article: ‘Armed Forces Veterans: A Nation’s Untapped Resource’ I read a newspaper report (The Times 19 Jan 2022) which says that veterans will be fast-tracked into prison officer roles in about 50 prisons across England and Wales as part of a recruitment scheme launched by the government.…Started by:
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Education Research
Is anybody currently conducting research into education within a military context? Would be really interested to hear more, as I am definitely in support of education as a powerful tool for changing lives, but have to say I don’t know a great deal about it in relation to the military. Apart from what I assume… 1 2Started by:
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New Book Corner Suggestion: The Veteran Comes Back by Willard Waller
This book was recommended by Professor Mike Almond. Published in 1944 by a renowned American sociologist who knew the veterans’ experience through his grandfather who experienced the American Civil War and his own service in the US Navy in WW1. It starts by describing the biblical experience of war, death and leadership in the time…Started by:
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Conference Q&A: Day 1 Session 1 Education & Training
Our speakers were not able to answer all the questions put to them during the conference due to time constraints, so they have given us their answers in writing. We will add extra responses to questions through time. Dr Michael Hall Michael. You mentioned ‘stoicism’. To what extent do you think this may be a…Started by:
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Conference Q&A: Day 2 Session 4 Research Showcase
Our speakers were not able to answer all the questions put to them during the conference due to time constraints, so they have given us their answers in writing. We will add extra responses to questions through time. Why the need for the walking/treadmill? Does this not preclude some of more seriously disabled? Prof Jonathan…Started by:
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2021 Conference Q&A: Day 2 Session 3 Health & Wellbeing
Our speakers were not able to answer all the questions put to them during the conference due to time constraints, so they have given us their answers in writing. We will add extra responses to questions through time. Is there an identifiable process/pathway that is followed for service leavers who need complex healthcare/rehab at point…Started by:
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2021 Conference Q&A: Day 1 Session 2 Employment
Our speakers were not able to answer all the questions put to them during the conference due to time constraints, so they have given us their answers in writing. We will add extra responses to questions through time. Do you think there should be more funding available for spouses to undertake education so that they…Started by:
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Conference Recordings
The conference recordings can be viewed at the following links. The videos come complete with time stamps in the description box so you can find the exact parts of the conference you want to watch: Tuesday 23rd March Wednesday 24th MarchStarted by:
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FiMT Research Centre Online Conference 2021
Last week on Tues 23rd and Weds 24th March we enjoyed our 2021 conference. Thank you to everyone who registered for the conference and thank you to everyone who was able to join us live, including our speakers and attendees. Across the two days we had attendees join us from six countries. On Tuesday our…Started by:
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Question on transition experiences for families
Hi Nick, I am interested to know your thoughts on the experience of transition on family members, rather than the serving person. How do spouses and children cope with transition and does it partly depend on how immersed they have been within the military and military life during service, for instance whether living in SFA,…Started by:
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Hello From Nick Wood and Pose Your Questions
Would you like to ask Nick Wood a question on Transition? You can post your ideas for questions here in this topic prior to the event. We will organise the questions at a later stage so they are ready to be answered live on the 22nd Feb. 1 2Started by:
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Q2 Nick Wood’s Transition
What was your military-to-civilian transition like? This question was submitted to us prior to the Forum Takeover. Nick Wood will be with us live on Mon 22nd Feb at 1.30-2.15 to share his thoughts.Started by:
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Q4 Transition, tribes and veteran identity
Kristina – I can’t make the event due another commitment. A couple of ? For Nick. We are all tribal – RAF, Army, NAVY – Sqn, Regt, Ship etc etc. 1. What description of ‘us’ most captures the overall tribe? 2. Would ‘those who served’ want to be identified by supporting agencies? A Veteran is…Started by:
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What is the Military Human: Understanding Military Culture and Transition CPD?
What is the Military Human: Understanding Military Culture and Transition CPD and how does it work? One of my main tasks was to understand the origins of the statement “Civvies don’t understand” and look behind the statement often heard by service providers when engaging with ex Armed Forces personnel and their families. Why do people…Started by:
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Book Corner
Welcome to Book Corner Suggestions of books to read – from and for the Hub’s user community. From fiction to fact book, memoirs, academic texts, poetry, plays, there are many different types of literature that explore the varied facets of the Armed Forces. These reading suggestions are related in some way to the Hub’s themes and topics and include many different forms of writing. Our aim is to include reading suggestions for both pleasure and professional use. We aim to continue expanding our repertoire of suggestions on an ongoing basis. Please do send us your suggestions by either replying to this topic, Tweet us @VFRHub or email contact@vfrhub.com. If you make a suggestion, it would be helpful to have one or two lines on why you are recommending the book. If you are interested in writing a longer book review, we also feature reviews on the Hub’s blog. Email us to discuss your ideas.
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Forum Takeover
Latest activity: Reply To: Question on transition experiences for families by Guy Williams on the 24th March 2021
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Employment / Education / Training
Latest activity: Reply To: ‘Armed Forces Veterans: A Nation’s Untapped Resource’ by Kristina Fleuty on the 1st February 2022
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Health / Well-Being
Latest activity: Reply To: Mild Traumatic Brain Injury by Aesthetic International on the 27th January 2021
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Other Social Issues
Latest activity: Reply To: ‘Armed Forces Veterans: A Nation’s Untapped Resource’ by Kristina Fleuty on the 1st February 2022
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Site Matters/Other
Latest activity: Reply To: Military-connected/uniform-friendly campuses by Graham Cable on the 16th October 2020
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Book Corner