Lost in Translation
A team of students from King's College London, Department of War Studies threw themselves into an Army Linguistics Capability problem during the Autumn 2023 term, proposing a solution that their Army Problem Sponsor found hugely valuable – and most importantly: viable.
Tailoring Success Together
In Autumn 2023, the "Tailoring Success in the Skies" student team embarked on a mission extending beyond the classroom. This was a mission to unravel the effects of female-specific clothing and equipment on the comfort and morale of female aircrew.
Innovating the Future
In September 2023, 11 former H4MOD students started two-year work placements in the heart of the Ministry of Defence. Project TIGER embodies a problem-focused approach, navigating defence challenges with Lean and Agile principles.
Better Late Than Never
Recently, the words ‘mobilisation’ and ‘conscription’ have dominated the headlines after Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Patrick Sanders, emphasised the urgent need to train a ‘citizen army’ for potential conflict. Amid grim warnings from senior military figures across NATO about the looming threat of war with Russia, the call for preparation rings louder and truer than ever.
Reimagining Defence Procurement
In a recent Hacking for MoD (H4MOD) course, a team of postgraduate students embarked on a challenge to enhance the UK's credibility as an ally and strengthen its deterrence capabilities in the 21st Century.
Airdrop Evolution
In autumn 2023, Problem Sponsor Major Aaron Thompson, from 47 Air Despatch Squadron, collaborated with a talented team of postgraduate students from Imperial College London to address the challenge of delivering small to medium stores to operations.
Recognising Impact of H4MoD: CMP UK & Glasgow University receive AMBA Commendation
We're pleased to share some encouraging news: our partnership with Glasgow University has been recognised with a commendation from the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Transforming Defence Education: H4MoD’s Pioneering Impact at Sandhurst Military Academy in 2023
The Hacking for Ministry of Defence (H4MoD) pilot at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS) in July 2023 wasn't just an educational program; it was a catalyst for change in the defence sector.
Shaping Future Leaders: Glasgow University x CMP Recognised in AMBA & BGA Award Nominations
We are delighted to announce that Glasgow University, in collaboration with CMP, has been shortlisted for the 'Best Business School Partnership' at the prestigious AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards 2024.
H4MoD: Bridging Academia and Defence for Innovative Solutions
This insightful blog from Dr Jim Santa, Director of International Academics at CMP US, discusses bringing together academia and defence to create innovation.
Beyond Textbooks: Tackling Real World Challenges with #H4MoD
Devon shares her 5 'lessons learned' that she believes will help future H4MoD participants.
From Aberdeen to Whitehall: A H4MoD Personal Journey
Andrea’s involvement with the Aberdeen University Officer Training Corps opened the door to the transformative H4MoD course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS).
King’s College's Answer to Royal Navy's Morale Challenge
H4MoD students from the 'Measuring Skills' team at King’s College London's esteemed Department of War Studies tackle a Royal Navy morale problem.
Transforming Arctic and Antarctic Navigation for the Royal Navy
How H4MoD inspired and equipped one student to pivot their career from civil service to the founder of the dual-use start-up; Inqusiv.
Driving Impact Through Innovation: How Students Propel the MoD's Net Zero Ambitions
At the crossroads of innovation and sustainability, the 'Hacking 4 Sustainability' course at Bournemouth University stands as a beacon of hands-on learning.
Revolutionising the MoD: How H4MoD Inspires Innovation and Fosters Talent
As a passionate advocate for H4MoD, Capt Paul Ottewell RN had the opportunity to observe first-hand how the course enables university students to solve real-world defence and security challenges, and why it stands out as a prime tool for fostering innovation in the MoD.
H4MoD Alumni Spotlight: Anna Crossland’s Transformation from Student to MoD Analyst and Problem Sponsor
Dive into the inspiring journey of Anna Crossland, who navigated her way from being a civilian student at King's College London to a Defence Analyst in the Ministry of Defence (MoD) – a journey where the Hacking for MoD (H4MoD) course served as a pivotal turning point.
From Campus to Navy HQ: Southampton Business School Students Drive Defence Change
University students, knee-deep in the thick of a real-world military problem, pioneering solutions that catch the attention of senior leaders at Navy HQ. Sounds a bit surreal? But that's precisely what happened when a determined team from the University of Southampton's Business School got hands-on with the Hacking for MoD (H4MoD) module.
Be more than your degree: How we're re-shaping education at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, in just three weeks.
Common Mission Project UK (CMP) and Royal Military College Sandhurst (RMAS) have partnered to launch a 3-week pilot programme of the renowned Hacking for Ministry of Defence (H4MoD) course.
Digging deep: How H4MoD pushes you to achieve more | VIDEO
Bhavana and Kierian talk us through the key takeaways from H4MoD, their thoughts on working with Ministry of Defence and what their future careers look like.