Women in Security and Intelligence University of Buckingham BUCSIS 2026

Conference Aims and Outline

Whilst women, both historically and in the current period, have played a critical role in national security and intelligence, their contributions are often overlooked, not recognised or underappreciated. The BUCSIS Annual Conference brings together leading women in security and intelligence to cast light on their experiences and achievements.  The conference aims to highlight the importance of women in the field of security and intelligence, so that the next generation of women are inspired to break the glass ceiling.

Arrival – Tea/Coffee	9.30 am – 10.00 am
Opening Statement by University of Buckingham Chancellor, Professor Dame Mary Archer	10.00 am – 10.15 am (This timing may change)
Maura Burns – Ex-CIA	10.15 am – 10.40 am
Kristi Rogers – P2P/PRISM/Aegis	10.40 am – 11.05 am
Terri Nicholson QPM – Met/NCA/CT	11.05 am – 11.30 am
Erika Weisbrod – International SOS	11.30 am – 11.55 am
Amanda Goodger – University of Hertfordshire/ARM/GCHQ	11.55 am – 12.20 pm
Q & A – Chaired by Dr Tanvi Pate	12.20 pm – 12.45 pm
Lunch	12.45 pm – 1.30 pm
Emma Keith – Commander RAF Tedder Leadership Academy (UK RAF)	1.30 pm – 1.55 pm
Fiona Galbraith – Ex-CO UK Intelligence Regiment	1.55 pm – 2.20 pm
Sophie Devine – UK Royal Navy: Recent Graduate	2.20 pm – 2.45 pm
Dr Magda Long – Visiting Research Fellow, University of Nottingham	2.45 pm – 3.10 pm
Noha Mahmud – BUCSIS Graduate	3.10 pm – 3.35 pm
Q & A – Chaired by Dr Harriet Aldrich	3.35 pm – 4.00 pm
Closing Statement by Dean, Faculty of Business, Humanities and Social Sciences, Professor Debarpita Bardhan-Correia	4.00 pm – 4.15 pm
Concluding Remarks by Dr Maitland Hyslop	4.15 pm – 4.30 pm
Depart – Tea/Coffee	4.30 pm – 5.00 pm

Please register at the link by 14 October 2026 to confirm your attendance: https://forms.office.com/e/0rKWWWRLtB 

Please note that this conference is held under the Chatham House Rule.

For more information, please get in touch with the organisers:

Dr Maitland Hyslop: maitland.hyslop@buckigham.ac.uk

Dr Tanvi Pate: tanvi.pate@buckingham.ac.uk