Institute activities arranged by the Military Science Department, in particular the Lunchtime Lectures and Panels and Military History Circle , the Visiting Fellows Programme , and the Trench-Gascoigne Prize Essay Competition . In a modern context it is intended to include all those areas of study that constitute the business of the profession of arms Events Lectures and Panels Lunchtime Lectures and Panels are held every one to two weeks. Lectures take place from 1300 to 1400 and Panels from 1230 to 1415 in the Lecture Theatre or Library. They are open to all members of the Institute. Distinguished speakers from the Armed Services, public life and the academic community address issues of current interest, after which there is a period of discussion.
Lectures frequently provide an opportunity for statements of public policy.
Admissions to Lectures and Panels is free to Members. Lunch places are limited. For the current Events Programme click here . Programme comprises one and two-day events that enable military science issues to be explored in depth by distinguished speakers and panellists drawn from the military, industry, government and academia. Admission to conferences is by fee, but RUSI corporate members normally receive a substantial discount.