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Event report - Apprenticeship Forum: Progression from Advanced Apprenticeships on to Higher level Learning

The Linking London Apprenticeship Forum held on 18 November 2025 brought together FE and HE partners to discuss how to strengthen progression opportunities from Advanced Apprenticeships into higher-level learning.

'Receiving a bursary felt like being accepted into the Birkbeck community'

For international student Azusa Nakada, receiving a postgraduate scholarship has given her the support to pursue her ambitions of making an impact in the world.
Katarzyna Bernal

From cleaning business to counselling: ‘It’s never too late to follow your dreams’

Single mum-of-two Katarzyna Bernal returned to education after more than 20 years to follow her dream of becoming a therapist and found a community that gave her the confidence to succeed.
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Three doctoral students and three recent graduates honoured with 2024-25 Gwynne-Vaughan prize

Birkbeck’s annual Gwynne-Vaughan Medal prizes celebrated six outstanding researchers this year, recognising exceptional contributions across business, law, humanities, social sciences and science.
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Birkbeck's Professor Laura Mulvey Becomes First Academic to Receive BFI Fellowship

The Fellowship recognises the huge global impact of Professor Mulvey's ground-breaking work as a film theorist, filmmaker and curator.
Our team of telephone fundraisers are looking forward to speaking with Birkbeck's alumni and supporters

Championing access and opportunity: Meet our new telephone fundraisers

Our telephone fundraising campaigns are a highlight of the year, as our team of student callers love speaking with Birkbeck’s valued alumni, supporters and friends.

Linking London Uni Connect Update - November 2025

November 2025 update from Uni Connect.
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Education leaders from around the world hosted at Birkbeck

Birkbeck welcomed 19 international education leaders to its London campus during the Going Global 2025 conference to showcase its innovation, partnerships, and community impact.

'I'm giving back to the place that changed my life'

For Isabella Nizza, setting up a monthly gift to Birkbeck was all about paying forward a transformational experience.

Birkbeck launches global ‘Science Diplomacy Initiative’ amid rising geopolitical tensions

The launch explores how science can support global cooperation during times of political and technological change.