We mourn the loss of Prof Nicola Fear, a world-leading expert in military epidemiology & founding member of the ADVANCE Study.
A brilliant academic, colleague & dear friend, her legacy lives on through her vital work for the veteran community. Our thoughts are with her family.
Piping in the new year, reflecting on a year gone by.
Thank you to everyone across Defence for everything you have done this year to keep our country safe.
Onwards together 🇬🇧
🎄As we approach the end of a busy and exciting 2025, it's time for the latest edition of our Participant newsletter!
Thank you to those of you who have contributed to this issue and the research it contains 🙏
📰Read it here: https://t.co/XhvfSnrjTh
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities🦿🦯🦽🧏
🔍Around the world, 1 in 6 of us lives with disability.
ADVANCE champions and celebrates all that the disabled community bring to our world.
#DisabilityAwareness#Disability#Military
🤧 Beat the winter sniffles and join us on a myth-busting exploration of our immune systems!
Taking place tomorrow, our annual Festive Lecture will be hosted by Professor Daniel M. Davis, Head of the Department of Life Sciences and Professor of Immunology.
📅 Thursday 4 December
⏰ Live stream begins at 19.30
Sign up to receive the live stream link and the recording afterwards ⬇️
https://t.co/SfTugRUekF
Life-changing research from our Centre for Paediatric Blast Injury Studies is highlighted in a new @savechildrenuk report on the global rise in child blast injuries.
Read more on how Imperial research is helping children injured by explosive weapons ⬇️
https://t.co/QTEOpDvVcO
📢The VALOUR Recognised Centres (VRCs) Development Fund – funded by the @VeteransGovUK within @DefenceHQ – will award grants of up to £1m to provide veterans, and then the wider armed forces community, with in-person guidance and support. https://t.co/QTTK4jwhVt
It’s #LGBTQSTEMDay! A massive shout-out to all the incredible LGBTQ+ researchers, especially our early-career peers! 💖
Inclusive labs lead to better science, full stop. 🏳️🌈
Read more: https://t.co/Q2lRyQ5Gno
At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them.
The Defence Medical Services today joined Armed Forces personnel from across the UK in marking Armistice Day 🌺
To commemorate Armistice Day 2025, we headed to the @standingwgiants installation on Salisbury Plain to pay our respects to the fallen and express our gratitude to veterans and all who continue to serve. @westburywtc 🎵 Scott Kirby #LestWeForget
This year, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, honouring the courage and sacrifice of those who fought and lost their lives, and honour all those lost in more recent conflicts.
#RemembranceDay#Military#Respect#Gratitude
📸 The Chief of the Defence Staff @UKCDS_MOD out supporting the @PoppyLegion Poppy Appeal this morning.
We wear the poppy to remember all who served, and to support our veterans and their families.
Their legacy of service and dedication lives on in today's Armed Forces.
#Remembrance
After decades of neglect, service families will finally get the homes they deserve.
🏠 Over 40,000 military homes modernised
💷 £600k saved daily for taxpayers
📈 £9 billion investment over 10 years
The biggest change to Armed Forces housing in over 50 years starts now 👇
Across the Atlantic, powered by resilience, teamwork, and purpose.
@hmsoardacious rows for mental health, for service charities, and for every member of the Armed Forces who needs to know they’re not alone.
Wishing a joyful Guru Nanak Gurpurab to #OurImperial community.
May the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji inspire peace, compassion, and unity in all we do 🌼