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A woman smiles down the camera, next to a cover of a book which is an inllustration of a whale tale poking above water with mathematical equations around it

Birkbeck Professor's book on the links between mathematics and literature hits top 30 in book charts

The revolutionary book is called 'Once Upon a Prime: The Wondrous Connections Between Mathematics and Literature'

Next week marks the graduation of over 1,200 students

This year, Birkbeck marks its 200th anniversary, making it extra special for those graduating.
Birkbeck students in front of Birkbeck's Malet Street building

Birkbeck launches new Lifelong Learning Guarantee, offering graduates a discount on all future courses

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.

Graduates throwing their Graduation caps in the air at the 2022 Spring Graduation in May

Over 800 students graduating next week at Senate House

Former Universities Minister, Jo Johnson will be formally recognised as a Fellow of Birkbeck, receiving the university’s highest award.
Picture of price promotion stands in a supermarket.

New research reveals impact of price discounts and multi-buy offers on consumption of unhealthy foods

The study found that removing price discounts is more effective for reducing purchase volume compared to removing multi-buy offers.

Birkbeck offering places through Clearing

There are still places left on many courses through Clearing, call 020 3907 0700 to apply, and come along to our Clearing Student Experience Day on Saturday from 12 to 3pm to discover what makes Birkbeck so special.

Chris Giles with Head of Department Dr Ken Hori and Executive Dean Professor Geoff Walters.

Chris Giles, Economics Editor of the Financial Times gives 2022 Ronald Tress Memorial Lecture

The annual memorial lecture commemorates the founder of the Department of Economics, Mathematics and Statistics and former Master of Birkbeck, Professor Ronald Tress.
373 Euston Road building

Birkbeck reconfirmed as one of the UK's leading research-intensive universities

The majority of Birkbeck’s research (83%) has been confirmed as world-leading and internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), the UK’s official assessment of the quality and impact of research in universities, published today.
The unveiling of the plaque with Councillor Sabrina Francis (left) and Professor David Latchman (right)

Mayor of Camden officially opens 373 Euston Road

Councillor Sabrina Francis, Mayor of Camden, opened Birkbeck’s new state-of-the-art teaching centre this week, unveiling a plaque that celebrates 200 years of Birkbeck providing education in Camden.
Pedro Gomes leaning against a book shelf.

Friday is the New Saturday: How a Four-Day Working Week Will Save the Economy

A new book by Dr Pedro Gomes, Reader in Economics at Birkbeck explores the economic and social benefits of a four-day working week.

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