Kristina Fleuty wrote a new post, Forward Assist Blog 4 days, 7 hours ago
Charity Forward Assist provides “support, advice, guidance and advocacy. We deliver a variety of projects to help veterans ‘come out of the darkness’, and seek support to reduce the negative impact of social iso […]
Kristina Fleuty started the topic Book Corner Recommendation: An Introduction to Qualitative Research Interviewing in the forum Book Corner 1 week, 3 days ago
Hi all,
We’ve had another great recommendation from Dr Jim McDermott – essential reading for researchers getting to grips with qualitative approaches.
‘Interviews’ An Introduction to Qualitative Research Interviewing, Steiner Kvale (1996) Sage Publications ISBN: 0-8039-5820-X paperback
No student adopting a qualitative approach to research sho…[Read more]
Kristina Fleuty started the topic Ministry of Defence in the forum Updates from Key UK Veteran-Focused Organisations 1 week, 4 days ago
The Ministry of Defence “work[s] for a secure and prosperous United Kingdom with global reach and influence. We will protect our people, territories, values and interests at home and overseas, through strong armed forces and in partnership with allies, to ensure our security, support our national interests and safeguard our prosperity.”
Kristina Fleuty started the topic NHS for the Armed Forces Community in the forum Updates from Key UK Veteran-Focused Organisations 1 week, 4 days ago
Overview of the armed forces and veterans healthcare provision from the NHS.
FAQs on veterans’ health.
Kristina Fleuty started the topic Office for Veterans' Affairs in the forum Updates from Key UK Veteran-Focused Organisations 1 week, 4 days ago
What is the Office for Veterans’ Affairs?
“The OVA is a UK Government organisation committed to making sure that the United Kingdom is the best place to be a veteran anywhere in the world, and helping the nation fulfil its lifelong duty to those who have served in the Armed Forces.”
Kristina Fleuty wrote a new post, CIMVHR Research Opportunity 2 weeks, 3 days ago
The Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research is seeking a researcher or research team with a link to its member universities to conduct the following research project, “Investigation of the […]
Kristina Fleuty wrote a new post, Write For Your Life – the Manoeuvrist Approach to Transition 2 weeks, 3 days ago
An exciting and useful website from Dr Graham Cable delves into the topic of transition and offers resources to support individuals to take charge of their own transition. The website is packed full of […]
Kristina Fleuty wrote a new post, Veterans, Social isolation and The Criminal Justice System 2 weeks, 3 days ago
This blog post is from Forward Assist. Click here to read more.
Ten years ago our understanding of veteran issues and the problems faced by those former service personnel involved with the Criminal Justice […]
Kristina Fleuty wrote a new post, Call For Research Participants – Hearing Loss Study 1 month, 1 week ago
This research has put out a call for participants. It is not solely veteran or Armed Forces focused but it may be of interest to members of our community. Further information in the poster below and click here to […]
Kristina Fleuty replied to the topic Welcome and File Storage in the forum VAPC South East England 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hi Patrick,
Good to hear from you – apologies that it was a bit tricky to find the forum! As we develop this trial we aim to gradually improve ways of doing/accessing. Jeff is a great contact to have on hand. I am also available anytime via email if you want to ask or go through anything Hub-wise: kristina.fleuty@aru.ac.uk
Thanks,
Kristina
Kristina Fleuty wrote a new post, Sexism in the military: more women needed in senior roles to force cultural change 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The challenges faced by women in the UK Armed Forces are being considered by the country’s Defence Select Committee, which has launched an inquiry examining issues from recruitment to transition. As a sig […]
Kristina Fleuty wrote a new post, Beyond risk and resilience: A multimodal approach to researching with children from armed forces families 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Children with a parent, step-parent or parents serving in the British armed forces are often considered as a single cohort, and either in terms of risk or of resilience (e.g. NATO, 2019; Ofsted, 2011; Rowe et […]
Kristina Fleuty wrote a new post, Resources for Medical and Health Researchers 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The Royal College of Physicians have made available a website of information and resources for those wanting to develop their skills in medical and healthcare research.
Although not solely aimed at researchers […]
Kristina Fleuty started the topic Book Corner Suggestion: ‘Mum’s Army’ Love and Adventure in the forum Book Corner 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Hi all,
We’ve had an excellent book corner suggestion from Dr Jim McDermott. This sounds an interesting read and thanks for the recommendation Jim!
‘Mum’s Army’ Love and Adventure from the NAAFI to Civvy Street by Winifred Phillips (2013)
Simon and Schuster UK Ltd. ISBN 13579108642.
Jim writes: “Mum’s Army records the early life and full mi…[Read more]
Kristina Fleuty wrote a new post, Rank, gender and working arrangements of ADF members: results from the Defence Census and implications for partner employment 1 month, 4 weeks ago
With the majority of Australian Defence Force members in a relationship how families experience Defence life matters – not just to families but also the ADF. So it’s with interest that I look at the data from the […]
Kristina Fleuty replied to the topic Education Research in the forum Education 2 months ago
Hi Claire,
Congratulations! Lovely to hear from you again. I echo what Jim said and look forward to reading your thesis. You are welcome to send your blog post directly to me if you like: kristina.fleuty@aru.ac.uk – excellent, we are always really keen to receive guest posts for the blog.
Many thanks,
Kristina
Kristina Fleuty started the topic New History Book Suggestion Available Online in the forum Book Corner 2 months ago
We’ve had a great recommendation from Professor Mike Almond who was alerted to Jessica Meyer’s book ‘An Equal Burden’, which explores the history of the men of the Royal Army Medical Corps in the First World War.
Mike was also informed that the book is available to read online for free as an open access text and can be found here.
Looks an…[Read more]
Kristina Fleuty wrote a new post, Arts in Health Month 2 months, 2 weeks ago
November is ‘arts in health’ month. Engaging with the arts for health and well-being is a growing area of research.
There are many examples within the Hub’s repository of research studies that have trialed […]
Kristina Fleuty wrote a new post, 'Herd it all before?' From Soldier On! 2 months, 3 weeks ago
This blog post was written by Nicholas Harrison for the Soldier On! website.
Could the group dynamic of heritage-oriented community projects benefit participants’ well-being?
Following publication of ‘The Art […]