FORGE is pleased to announce a talk hosted by Security Lancaster. Note that whilst this talk isn’t linguistics-focused, it will have some relevance for linguists looking to work in defence, protection, security, intelligence, and forensic contexts, and especially for students interested in devising a research project in this area. This talk is by Nicholas Taylor (Senior Principal Analyst, Exploration Division, UK MoD, Dstl), and further details can be found below:

TITLE

Careers and Research with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD)

ABSTRACT

Nicholas Taylor will discuss careers in the MoD and provide an overview of research areas of interest to Dstl and the UK Ministry of Defence. This might be of interest to students devising research proposals in the coming months. Nicholas will also discuss the possibilities for assistance from Dstl/MoD with research projects.

SPEAKER

Nicholas Taylor is a Senior Principal Analyst in the Exploration Division of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).  In this role he leads research and analysis on deterrence and other strategic effects.  He has pioneered a new approach to the development and implementation of cross-government deterrence strategies, and now heads its application in UK Government and advises senior decision-makers on deterrence issues.

TIME & PLACE

W03, 1000-1050, Tue 25th Oct 2022, Bowland North Seminar Room 10. (Please note that this talk will not be streamed or recorded.)