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The prize celebrates excellence in research by early career academics.
Santander Universities has partnered with Birkbeck to offer ten Brighter Futures Grants, totalling £10,000, that will support students through their studies.
A total of 1,294 postgraduate students graduated last week, with ten ceremonies held over four days.
Last month, an event was held to recognise the impact the Wellcome Trust Institutional Strategic Support Fund (ISSF) Awards have made to Birkbeck’s research culture.
This year, Birkbeck marks its 200th anniversary, making it extra special for those graduating.
The summer showcase of research, teaching and creative work from Birkbeck academics, artists and associates.
The data shows the increasing need for higher education institutions to provide flexible teaching and learning options.
Birkbeck is set to receive approximately £900,000 as part of a £5.8 million project to deliver a more sustainable future for Open Access books, which can be accessed and used online free of charge.
The Rt Hon Robert Halfon MP visited Birkbeck yesterday to discover more about how Birkbeck’s flexible teaching model has been enabling lifelong learning and supporting people to improve their lives for 200 years.
As Birkbeck marks its 200th anniversary this year, it is furthering its commitment to ensuring current students and alumni always have access to the transformative power of education.