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We speak with three current Peltz scholars who explain how receiving a postgraduate scholarship has helped them access new opportunities as they look ahead to the next steps in their career.
Thanks to funding from Birkbeck’s Research Innovation Fund, supported by alumni donations, the legacy of Victorian art-workman David Parr has been brought to life in The Man Who Painted His House, a short film by Dr Vicky Mills and Lily Ford.
Birkbeck celebrated the success of its flagship mentoring programme with a vibrant event that brought together alumni and corporate mentors, final-year students, as well as staff.
Ten Birkbeck alumni have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to social care, the arts, equality, public service and beyond in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025.
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.
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.
As the director of ESG for cyber security consultancy firm S-RM, Birkbeck alumna Kendall Reid provides strategic advice to investment teams and corporates. She talks about how she helps businesses to champion environment and sustainability and how we can all make meaningful impact.
Hear from our student callers who are keeping in touch with alumni about latest university news, exclusive benefits and opportunities and to ask for support for the Birkbeck Fund.
Birkbeck alumna Becky Cotton co-founded Lumino to develop unique support for women’s health problems, specifically symptoms of menopause.
Community champion Janet Grauberg credits her Birkbeck studies for giving her time to dedicate to volunteering, which led to her being awarded an OBE.