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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.

Millions of people live with psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. However, people with the same diagnosis often experience very different symptoms, making it difficult to develop effective, personalised treatments.

The award recognises a pioneering approach to teaching that is helping to make fieldwork more inclusive while giving all students new ways to prepare for hands-on learning.

The new method offers researchers a faster, more consistent way to study the building blocks of the solar system.

Recollecting how they met at the College bar, Beverly Cook and George Reeve show how the connections made at Birkbeck can last a lifetime.

When Edwin Lerew began his studies at Birkbeck, he did so alongside his mum, Samiya, and they graduated in the same ceremony. Today, he works as an academic and administrator at King’s College London and is bringing his experience back to Birkbeck as alumni governor.

The report found that experiences of the family and criminal courts can have lasting impacts on people's wellbeing and trust in the justice system, highlighting the need for more compassionate and accessible legal processes.

Co-produced by Birkbeck School of Psychological Sciences and Neurodiversity in Business, the research highlights the need for more flexible and inclusive workplace practices

The findings add to growing evidence that autism is biologically diverse.

In addition to steering teaching, research and student recruitment and retention, Richard will also oversee the Faculty’s move into a newly refurbished home, consolidating it under one roof for the first time since it was formed in 2023.