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'Ah-ha moments'

This page offers articles, videos, blogs, interviews that we hope will inspire and even provoke one or two 'ah-ha moments'. Lots of different sources with lots of different lenses. See what you think!

Critical Mass Summit 2024

At our inaugural Critical Mass Summit, we heard fresh and different thinking from experts and organisations from outside of defence.

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More insights, inspiration and latest news

International Award 2024

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Women in Defence Awards 2024 Highlights

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New report | Women in Defence UK & Women in Defence Charter: Changing the Face of Defence 2024

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Achieving Equity, Being Inclusive: Tackling tough situations with Frazer-Nash

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Attract, recruit, develop and train: How to get more women into the UK technology sector

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Critical Mass Summit 2024 - Look back video

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Critical Mass Summit 2024 - MoD Session

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Reflections on our Critical Mass Summit 2024 by Babcock

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Parenting out loud: why supporting working dads is key to gender equality - Elliott Rae

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Meet the Queenagers - Eleanor Mills

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The View from Business in the Community - Charlotte Woodworth

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How do we retain women in the sector?

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Women in War DDay 80 - A special guest blog from First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY)

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Costain share their experience of implementing a Women's Empowerment Programme

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Silka Patel discusses the importance of social impact and values

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Design Studio talk us through the award winning rebrand of WiD UK

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Leading the Charge in DE&I: BAE Systems' Expertise Shared with Critical Mass Community

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Empowering and Advancing Gender Equity: Social Value Impact Report 2023

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Embracing Change Through Insightful Conversations

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Women in Defence UK Awards 2023: Winners Announced

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The Women in Defence UK Awards 2023: Celebrating Excellence and Accelerating Gender Equity

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The Strategic Imperative of Diversity in Defence: Insights from DSEi 2023

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New report | Women in Defence UK x Women in Defence Charter: Insight and Data 2023

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Denise Wilson OBE: A Strategic Addition to Women in Defence UK's Advisory Board

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Women in Defence UK host panel talk at DSEi 2023

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"Everything we do in Defence is about keeping people safe"

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Prof. Rosie Campbell discusses the importance of signals

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Transformational Change in Women's Football: Lessons for the Defence Sector

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Andy Start joins Women in Defence UK Strategic Advisory Board

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What does 'Critical Mass' mean to you?

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Why critical mass is important: A message from Rt Hon Dr Andrew Murrison MP

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Critical Mass Community: Always focus on the solution

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How do we attract more women into the defence sector?

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Insights and inspiration: Key takeaways from Critical Mass Summit 2023

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Critical Mass Summit 2023: Closing Video

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Women in Defence UK founder received OBE from the Princess Royal

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