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More than 800 undergraduates to graduate next week

Graduation ceremonies will run from 2 to 4 December and will also be available to watch via live stream.

Birkbeck Joins Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies at UK–Ukraine Twinning Conference

The conference was part of ‘Ukrainian Week in the United Kingdom’ taking place across the country.
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Birkbeck professor appointed Chief Scientific Adviser to the Department for Education

Professor Michael Thomas will bring world-leading expertise in cognitive neuroscience to help shape evidence-informed education policy from 2026.
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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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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.

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.
Users of the ISMB Electron Microscopy Facility. Photo taken by Mark Nakasone

Major £1.9million investment brings world-class microscopy facility to Birkbeck

Birkbeck has secured £1.9million in funding to substantially expand a state-of-the-art facility to allow scientists to study cells in extraordinary detail, marking a major step forward for the university’s world-leading research in structural and molecular biology.
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Birkbeck scientist contributes to discovery of Mars rocks with possible traces of life

The Mars 2020 ‘Perseverance’ rover identified intriguing new evidence from the surface of Mars that could shed light on whether the planet was once able to support life.
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New Earth-based metric could improve the search for habitable planets

Study shows current models may miss where life thrives - offering a new tool for astrobiology and exoplanet research.
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Birkbeck showcases groundbreaking research during Science Week 2025

The week brought together researchers, students and the public for a series of engaging talks exploring the latest scientific discoveries.