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Birkbeck collaborates with the Chinese Students and Scholars Association UK to host entrepreneurship competition launch

The ceremony included keynote addresses from Ms Zhou Wei, Minister Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in the UK, and Professor Sally Wheeler, Vice-Chancellor of Birkbeck.
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Dr Esther Breithoff wins Birkbeck’s Tress prize

She has received the 2025 prize for her leading research on conflict heritage and commitment to sustainable, decolonial archaeology.
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New book by Birkbeck psychologist explores how the brain invents your reality

‘A Trick of the Mind: How the Brain Invents Your Reality’ combines the latest science with pop culture and practical insights.
Award-winning author Abi Daré

‘Writing is my louding voice’: How Birkbeck helped Abi Daré’s path to an international bestseller

Celebrated author Abi Daré has found renowned international success since studying on the MA Creative Writing course at Birkbeck. Her second novel And So I Roar has recently won the inaugural Climate Fiction Prize.
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Birkbeck moves up the QS Rankings for the World's best universities

The QS World University Rankings are the world’s most popular source of comparative data about university performance, including academic reputation and the impact and quality of work produced by universities; and this year evaluated over 8000 higher education institutions.

World Prison Brief receives new funding boost to improve data analysis on global prison reforms

Rapidly rising prisoner numbers and a lack of resources to cope with them means many prison systems worldwide are overcrowded and at crisis point.

Shaping the student experience: a chat with our Vice-Chancellor

William Sarenden, Chair of Birkbeck Students’ Union and BA Philosophy student, sits down with Professor Sally Wheeler OBE, Vice-Chancellor of Birkbeck, to talk about her role and her daily life.
Adnan Almohamad, Honorary Research Fellow of History, Classics and Archaeology and Jen Baird, Professor of Archaeology

Birkbeck academics awarded prestigious 2025 ACLS Digital Justice Development grant

The grants support digital humanities projects that enrich cultural heritage through the intentional use of technology
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Birkbeck unveils new student lounges to enhance campus life

Designed with students in mind, the new lounges at Birkbeck Central provide a welcoming environment to connect, relax, and thrive.

Linking London Uni Connect Update - June 2025

June 2025 update from Uni Connect.