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Linking London Uni Connect Update - May 2026

May 2026 update from Uni Connect.

How Birkbeck's Global Buddies programme sparked a lasting mentoring partnership

What began as a Global Buddies match for Chevening scholar Sekulu Nyekha and alumna Amrita Hurley has grown into a lasting mentoring relationship built on shared values and professional interests.

Why Chevening Scholar Sekulu is giving back as a student fundraiser

For Sekulu Nyekha, choosing to study at Birkbeck was about finding a programme that aligned with her ambitions and a university community where she could thrive.

Student who returned to class two weeks after giving birth is giving back to Birkbeck

When Ru Khan first walked into a classroom at Birkbeck in 2012, she was eight-and-a-half months pregnant. Just three weeks into her MSc in Development Studies and Social Anthropology, she gave birth to her daughter. Two weeks later, she decided to return to university.

Step inside the world of science at Birkbeck

From 15 to 18 June, over three evenings from 6-8pm, the Faculty of Science will host engaging and interactive free public events available to anyone interested in science and those considering studying science at university.

Event report - Linking London HE in FE Practitioner Group Meeting

The third and last HE in FE Practitioner Group Meeting of the academic year chaired by James Ward, Morley College, held on the 21 May 2026.

Government announces Birkbeck as a provider of short courses that qualify for the lifelong learning entitlement

Students will be able to apply for loans to cover mathematics short courses at Birkbeck.
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Research reveals the complex impact of emotional support after collective trauma

The study published in the ‘Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma’ suggests that while emotional support is often seen as essential after crises, it can have mixed effects when groups dwell on shared trauma.

Birkbeck and UCL awarded £3 million to establish new educational neuroscience centre

The centre will address questions relevant to learning and education, including the impact of AI technologies.
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Birkbeck Social Sciences Festival 2026 to explore borders, justice and social change

Birkbeck’s annual Social Sciences Festival returns with a programme of public events examining the political, cultural and social issues shaping contemporary life.