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Researchers call for changes to how autism research is conducted

A new report outlines recommendations for building bridges between the autistic community and the research community.

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University courses still available through Clearing at Birkbeck

Clearing is open at Birkbeck. Apply by calling 020 3907 0700 and attend our Clearing Open Day on Saturday to discover how studying at Birkbeck can change your life.

Professor Sally Wheeler, OBE

Birkbeck announces Professor Sally Wheeler as its new Vice-Chancellor

Former Birkbeck academic returns as Vice-Chancellor.
Professor Carolyn Moores

Five Birkbeck academics secure research awards worth £4.2million

Grants have been made by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, the Medical Research Council and the Wellcome Trust.

Humans underestimate the weight of their hands by nearly 50%

New research sheds light on how we perceive our weight.

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Medical Research Council appoints Birkbeck academic to lead major research project about ADHD

The research will aim to understand early development in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

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Physical activity improves children's cognitive outcomes

Birkbeck researchers combined data from 92 intervention studies, ranging from short bursts of physical activity mixed within lessons, to team sports and dance, in order to study their impact on cognitive and academic outcomes.

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Study finds our 'stubborn brains' use past experiences to shape how we perceive the present

The research is important for neuroscientists and psychologists trying to understand how experiences from our past shape our predictions about the future.

Professor Ian Crawford

Birkbeck academic wins 2023 NASA Exploration Science Award

The awards recognise outstanding achievements in exploration science, with the five award recipients each making unique contributions to NASA’s human exploration efforts.

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Learn more about artificial intelligence, the future of humanity and how the brain develops in free public evening lectures

Birkbeck’s annual Science Week is taking place from Tuesday 30 May to Tuesday 6 June, with the option to join in-person or virtually.

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