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The report offers lessons for reform to tackle the relentless rise in prisoner numbers seen throughout the world.

Birkbeck’s School of Law is welcoming their latest Artist-In-Residence, the award-winning artist, filmmaker and researcher, Manu Luksch.

The partnership will create opportunities for students from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, focusing on assisting students that have been affected by COVID-19.

A total of 45 employers across a range of industries attended, inspiring students and alumni with informative talks.

The exciting new initiative will celebrate and showcase the impact that members of the Birkbeck community are having around the world, and we encourage you to share your story with us.

A ground-breaking research programme, Understanding Conversion to Islam in Prison (UCIP), investigating the mobilisation and effects of Islamic religious change in European prisons, has joined the Institute for Crime and Justice Policy Research at Birkbeck.

‘Understanding and reducing the use of imprisonment in ten countries’ is an international research and policy project being conducted under the Institute for Crime & Justice Policy Research’s World Prison Research Programme.

American Studies Association recognises Professor Avery Gordon for dedicating a lifetime of work to the mission and values of American studies.

Research reflects on UK drug policy, its impact on marginalised communities and considers ways to empower those most affected by drug criminalisation.

The prestigious Chevening scholarships are offered every year to promising students by the UK Government’s international awards scheme, aimed at developing global leaders.