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Alumni governor is helping shape Birkbeck's future after graduating alongside mum

When Edwin Lerew began his studies at Birkbeck, he did so alongside his mum, Samiya, and they graduated in the same ceremony. Today, he works as an academic and administrator at King’s College London and is bringing his experience back to Birkbeck as alumni governor.

Court experiences are damaging trust in justice, major new study warns

The report found that experiences of the family and criminal courts can have lasting impacts on people's wellbeing and trust in the justice system, highlighting the need for more compassionate and accessible legal processes.
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New study finds neurodivergent workers continue to face poorer workplace experiences despite employers' efforts to improve inclusion

Co-produced by Birkbeck School of Psychological Sciences and Neurodiversity in Business, the research highlights the need for more flexible and inclusive workplace practices
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Brain differences in babies may help explain why some autistic children are diagnosed later, research finds

The findings add to growing evidence that autism is biologically diverse.
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Professor Richard Grayson joins Birkbeck, University of London as Executive Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences

In addition to steering teaching, research and student recruitment and retention, Richard will also oversee the Faculty’s move into a newly refurbished home, consolidating it under one roof for the first time since it was formed in 2023.

Science Week brings Birkbeck research to life

The annual event series invited students, researchers and members of the public to engage with internationally recognised research.

Birkbeck supports consultancy SME on their journey to net zero with customised training and partnerships

This case study demonstrates the tailored support Birkbeck offered to a consultancy SME seeking additional support for their journey towards net zero.

Linking London Uni Connect Update - June 2026

June 2026 update from Uni Connect.
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Birkbeck joins £1.8 million research project to improve mental health at work

Spanning three years, the project brings together researchers from four top universities.

How working impacts the health of doctors

Doctors report high levels of stress and burnout, yet research suggests they experience lower rates of some stress-related chronic illnesses than the wider population. A new long-term study led by Birkbeck’s Dr Caroline Kamau-Mitchell aims to understand why and how improving wellbeing could help more doctors stay in the NHS.