Overview 

The panel will go beyond a discussion of surface-level diversity and look at what it takes to build institutions that are genuinely representative, trusted, and capable of supporting national resilience. 

 Whether you are shaping policy, starting your career, or working within defence institutions, this event offers a rare opportunity to reflect, ask questions, and engage with the realities shaping the sector now. 


 Panellists

  • Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Abraham OBE, former Chief of Staff, Home Command, UK Ministry of Defence. 

  • Captain Levi Gray, Royal Irish Regiment, UK Ministry of Defence. 

The webinar will be moderated by Dr Dina Rezk, Associate Professor in Middle Eastern History and Politics, University of Reading.   


Joining Instructions 

This event is online-only and is open to all. If you have any questions regarding this event, please email [email protected]. On registering to attend, you will be sent a confirmation email containing your personal Zoom link to join the event.