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Dr Rachel Lewis, Dr Jo Yarker and Dr Kevin Teoh from the Department of Organizational Psychology received Division of Occupational Psychology Excellence Awards at the body’s annual Conference in January.
The College’s dedication to transforming lives and addressing social inequality through higher education was praised by keynote speaker Sir Harvey McGrath at the annual Foundation Day dinner.
Academics from Birkbeck’s Department of Organizational Psychology are developing a toolkit to support people returning to work after a period of ill-health.
Academics from the Department of Organizational Psychology found massive variability in the type of dyslexia support available in a work environment. They are now calling for further research to inform an evidence-based approach to supporting dyslexia in the workplace.
A Birkbeck-UCL study shows 1 in 20 doctors are alcohol dependent and nearly 1 in 10 have a binge-eating disorder.
Performers including Cate Blanchett, Paloma Faith and Federico Bonelli call for change following Birkbeck/PiPA research into low wages and work-life balance in the performing arts.
Prejudice against minority groups in Britain is "shockingly widespread" according to the first national study of prejudice for over 10 years.
The survey, conducted by Professor Almuth McDowall in partnership with Parents and Carers in Performing Arts (PIPA), found that performing arts professionals with caring responsibilities earn £3,000 less a year than those without.
The report, by academics from Birkbeck and the University of Bedfordshire, makes new recommendations to tackle the mental health crisis amongst UK doctors.
The game is based on research into the mental health of doctors and dentists, conducted by Dr Caroline Kamau and Dr Asta Medisauskaite.
