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A decade-long partnership has provided bursaries, scholarships and mentoring opportunities, helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds access higher education, build confidence and achieve their ambitions.

The most enduring part of a Birkbeck education isn't just what you learn, it's the people you meet along the way.

This case study represents the value of fieldwork and student involvement when teaching research methods in Geography.

Global reputation is shaped by the achievements of graduates, the confidence of employers and the respect of academics around the world.

A transformative gift from Birkbeck alumna Dr Anita Klesch and her husband, A. Gary Klesch, is establishing a new postdoctoral fellowship dedicated to advancing research at the intersection of art history and emerging technologies.

The collaboration between the University and London’s largest provider of further education and training is expected to inspire more individuals to consider higher levels of study.

Ten Community Leadership short courses delivered over six years have helped more than 250 London residents develop new skills, strengthen their community work, and explore opportunities to return to education.

Professor Andy Adcroft, Head of the Birkbeck Business School, talks about his own motivations for going to university, the slight twist in his career plans and what he seeks to bring to the academic space when speaking to a new generation of students.

Prospective students are invited to visit Birkbeck's Bloomsbury campus, meet academics and current students, and find out more about studying at the University's Clearing Open Day on Saturday 15 August.

Researching topics such as sexual violence, abuse, and other forms of trauma can take a significant emotional toll on the people doing the research. Dr Ruth Beecher’s and Dr Julie Wheelright’s work explores how creative writing can help researchers process these experiences, develop healthier ways of working, and ultimately improve support for those studying some of society's most challenging issues.