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Linking London Uni Connect Update - December 2025

December 2025 update from Uni Connect.

Government-backed scheme to support Birkbeck students with overseas work and study opportunities

Birkbeck secures Turing Scheme funding, giving students the chance to study, work or volunteer abroad in 2025/26.
A group of people stand together wearing graduation robes and gowns, and have just tossed their graduation caps in the air. Many of their hats are in the air.

More than 800 undergraduates to graduate next week

Graduation ceremonies will run from 2 to 4 December and will also be available to watch via live stream.

Birkbeck Joins Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies at UK–Ukraine Twinning Conference

The conference was part of ‘Ukrainian Week in the United Kingdom’ taking place across the country.
Professor Lucy Mazdon, Birkbeck's Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Knowledge Exchange and Innovation), awards alumnus John Moran with the Honorary Research Fellowship

Birkbeck awards 100-year-old alumnus with Honorary Research Fellowship

Birkbeck has awarded 100-year-old alumnus John J. Moran an Honorary Research Fellowship in recognition of his lifelong dedication to education and research.

Birkbeck awarded £1.97m by OfS to create new Centre for Creative AI

The investment will enable Birkbeck to develop a Centre for Creative AI that enhances student learning and strengthens links with industry, while fostering critical and imaginative engagement with emerging technologies.
A portrait style headshot of Professor Michael Thomas. A man with light hair wearing a shirt and jumper, smiling towards the camera. We see his head and shoulders and upper torso.

Birkbeck professor appointed Chief Scientific Adviser to the Department for Education

Professor Michael Thomas will bring world-leading expertise in cognitive neuroscience to help shape evidence-informed education policy from 2026.

'Receiving a bursary felt like being accepted into the Birkbeck community'

For international student Azusa Nakada, receiving a postgraduate scholarship has given her the support to pursue her ambitions of making an impact in the world.
Katarzyna Bernal

From cleaning business to counselling: ‘It’s never too late to follow your dreams’

Single mum-of-two Katarzyna Bernal returned to education after more than 20 years to follow her dream of becoming a therapist and found a community that gave her the confidence to succeed.
A lecutre theatre from the perspective of the stage. The raised seating can be seen, and many of the seats are occupied by people. Standing on the stage with their backs to the camera are two speakers. Lights shine on them and they look out towards the seated crowd, as if giving a presentation.

Three doctoral students and three recent graduates honoured with 2024-25 Gwynne-Vaughan prize

Birkbeck’s annual Gwynne-Vaughan Medal prizes celebrated six outstanding researchers this year, recognising exceptional contributions across business, law, humanities, social sciences and science.