Birkbeck, University of London
Students' Union

Welcome to Birkbeck.

What's New

• PART-TIME STUDENT FORUM – THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER 2009
• THE STUDENTS’ UNION SHOP IS NOW OPEN
• writLOUD - Birkbeck College's literature night
• NEW WORKSHOP: REDUCING ANXIETY AND PANIC ATTACKS

Birkbeck Students' Union is the representative body of students of Birkbeck College.  It was founded in 1904 and its objectives are to promote the representational, educational, social and general interests of its members and to promote and maintain the corporate life of the College and advance its interests and those of its students.

In order to meet these objectives, the Union provides a number of services and supports numerous societies for its members, the policies and practices of which are determined by AGM, Board of Trustees and the Union Council. 

All Birkbeck students are automatically members of the union (although you can opt out if you wish) which entitles them to use all the facilities and services we offer.

The Union provides a range of services and facilities for the students and these are listed below, further details on these services are available from the menu on the left.

Welfare and support services

• Counselling (free, confidential service dealing with personal issues)
• Advice Centre (drop-in service offering general advice and referrals)
• Skills for Life Workshops (free workshops in essay writing, time management, presentation skills, etc.)
• Student Representation (course representation, appeal cases, discrimination, harassment, campaigning etc.)

Facilities and services

• Union Shop selling light snacks and drinks, stationery and Birkbeck-branded items, all at reasonable prices. Located in the basement of Birkbeck Malet Street building and is open Monday to Friday from 12pm – 9.00pm and Saturdays from 10am – 4pm.
• NUS cards for discounts on goods, theatre, cinema, etc.
• Student magazine, The Lamp and Owl

Social activities

• Newly renovated and student affordable bar with regular entertainments, Sky TV and a pool table
• Twenty societies, ranging from archaeology to football
• Access to the University of London Union (ULU) bars, fitness facilities, swimming pool and retail outlets, located next door to Birkbeck Malet Street building.

To get your membership card, come to either The Union Shop (Basement, Malet Street Building) or Students' Union Office (Room 456, 4th Floor Extension, Malet Street Building). Card-issuing between 2pm and 9pm, Monday to Friday during term time. Additionally between 10am and 4pm on Saturdays in The Union Shop only.

If you have any comments or questions please feel free to contact us on info@bcsu.bbk.ac.uk