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The Returning Soldier Network invites you to attend “‘Demobbed’: The Social, Cultural, Political, and Economic Legacies of Military Service”, our upcoming conference examining military veterans’ experiences in the post-service landscape. This two day, in-person event aims to explore the aftermaths of conflict, and its effects on veteran lives, wellbeing, and identities.

More details, including a provisional conference agenda, are available at Events – The Returning Soldier.

Keynote speakers: Professor Simon Wessely (King’s Centre for Military Health Research) and Professor Angela Wanhalla (University of Otago, New Zealand).

Conference Tickets: Please choose one of the conference tickets below. Following ticket options are available:

• Standard 2-Day Conference Registration - £180
• Subsidised 2-Day Registration (PG attendee/MMU staff only) - £120
• 1-Day Registration - £100
• Conference Dinner - £65 (Select conference ticket + DINNER option when choosing your conference tickets)

Conference dinner: The conference dinner will be held at the Hyatt Regency Manchester (55 Booth St West, M15 6PQ) from 6:15pm on Friday 30 May. This will be a 3-course meal, with a choice of dishes including vegetarian/vegan option. Tickets are £65 and can be purchased via the eStore, alongside conference tickets. Please specify any dietary requirements you may have.

Details: 30-31 May 2025, Grosvenor East Building, Manchester Metropolitan University, Oxford Road, M15 6BG, Manchester.

Accessibility: The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, and a hearing loop is available in the main lecture theatre. For other accessibility requirements, please contact conference organisers beforehand to discuss.

Data handling: statement available on request.