Philip Parham

Royal College of Defence Studies #strategy #nationalsecurity

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

Thanks to @CofGCollege @RangersFC @RFC_Charity @BBCScotland & BAE Systems, in #Glasgow our #Scotland tour studied world class nautical training, demographics, long term workforce planning, community building, public service broadcasting #RCDS2024 @DefAcUK

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

2/2 …… Scotland as a base for Defence, and Edinburgh as a hub for study of global affairs, thanks to @BCScotland @ScotParl @DAJCameron @scga_scot @ScotGovInter @edinburghcastle @ArmyinScotland @RNinScotland @RAFinScotland @DefAcUK

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

The Members of our #RCDS2024 #Scotland study tour were fascinated and greatly impressed by their visit to @Babcockplc Rosyth dockyard. Many thanks for a fantastic tour finale.

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

Our South West study tour spent a fascinating morning with the @metoffice in Exeter exploring their global role in the delivery of meteorology, oceanography and climate research.
#RCDS2025 @DefAcUK

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

The #RCDS2025 study tour of #Wales started their tour with fascinating talks from Wrexham Council and @Wrexham_AFC about regional development, local identity and charitable initiatives. @DefAcUK @wrexhamcbc

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

The South West regional tour had a fascinating visit to @dartsfarm and vineyard to see local agricultural success providing opportunities in South Devon.
#RCDS2025 @DefAcUK

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

The #RCDS2025 study tour of #Scotland got off to a great start in #Aberdeen thanks to @AberdeenCC @AndrewBowie_MP @PetrofacGroup @CFINEAberdeen @AbdnArtMuseums

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

The South West regional tour visited Exeter MP @steve_race to explore opportunities for South West future development.
#RCDS2025 @DefAcUK

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

Our South West study tour visited @ExeterSciencePk, the hub for innovation, science and R&D. With over 20 small and medium enterprises in a state of the art Net Zero environment.
Thank you @CineonTraining @Klarian_Limited @Attomark and @UniofExeter
#RCDS2025 @DefAcUK

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

Our South West study group took the opportunity to @visitweston to explore tourism in this historical coastal town. Thank you to the Town Mayor for receiving us and sharing insights with #RCDS2025 @DefAcUK

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

Our South West study tour were delighted to visit the newsroom and radio studios at @BBCBristol to discuss the critical role of impartial media in society.
#RCDS2025 @DefAcUK

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

Our South West Study Tour were honoured to visit the @MXCCBristol, an inclusive community hub in the area. #RCDS2025 @DefAcUK

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

The South West regional tour were honoured to meet HM’s Lord Lieutenant and Vice Lord Lieutenant to understand their roles in the UK and the agricultural and innovation opportunities of the region. @LLofDevon #RCDS2025 @DefAcUK

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

Huge thanks to @JCBmachines and @qioptiq for hosting our #RCDS2025 Wales study tour. The group heard about leadership, engineering excellence and local opportunities. @DefAcUK

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

Our South West study tour visited @DefenceES - alongside industry partners, a major employer in the region. From apprenticeships to graduate development schemes they support the community to harness & develop STEM employment opportunities for all.
@DefenceES #RCDS2025 @DefAcUK

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

2/2 ……. leadership in higher education & punching above your weight. Huge thanks to #EarlofDundee @LordProvostDCC @VADundee @AbertayVC @UoDSciEng @ukgamesfund #RCDS2025 @DefAcUK

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

1/2 A day in Dundee & on Tayside left our Scotland study tour wiser & much better informed on local government, transition, innovation, design, jute, shipping, AI, tech, gaming, history, culture, tradition, architecture …… #RCDS2025 @DefAcUK

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

Very grateful to Blackpool Council for hosting our Northwest study tour. Amazing to witness firsthand some of the town’s regeneration sites……and even to have RCDS lit up on Blackpool tower! @DefAcUK #RCDS2025

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

Thanks to @NCCUKinfo for welcoming #RCDS2025 to the South West innovation & technology eco centre - under the framework of the @HVM_Catapult, & with the research strengths of @BristolUni, providing industrial transformation of sectors critical for the UK
@innovateuk @DefAcUK

[Sir George Norton @ComdtRCDS]

Huge thanks to @seneddWales and Merthyr Tydfil Borough Council for hosting Members of our #Wales study tour. Members heard about history, devolution, governance and strategic housing. #RCDS2025 @DarrenMillarMS @MeethyrCBC @DefAcUK