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Birkbeck expands short course portfolio for 2026-27

Following the successful launch of a new range of short courses in 2025, Birkbeck is expanding its offer for 2026-27, introducing new opportunities for learners to develop professional skills, advance their careers and explore areas of personal interest.
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Birkbeck Social Sciences Festival 2026 to explore borders, justice and social change

Birkbeck’s annual Social Sciences Festival returns with a programme of public events examining the political, cultural and social issues shaping contemporary life.
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Birkbeck launches Amplify to drive change for Black and Black mixed heritage student success and employability

Over the coming year, Amplify will deliver a programme of structured activity focused on employability development, career insight and real-world experience.

Over 950 postgraduates set to graduate next week

Running from 28 to 30 April, graduation ceremonies will also be available to watch via live stream for friends and family who can’t be there in person.

Birkbeck Arts Week returns with four days of free events celebrating research and creativity

From 5 to 8 May 2026, the free festival will include a hands-on workshop on storytelling, a panel exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping ideas of authorship and creativity, and a conversation on acting for stage and screen with one of the UK’s leading character actors.

Birkbeck opens Immersive Learning Centre to support innovative teaching, learning, and research

The centre will provide students and staff with exciting opportunities to use digital media, virtual reality and augmented reality.
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Birkbeck Climate Festival 2026: Exploring climate challenges through creativity, research, and community

A programme of talks, workshops and panel events returns this March, inviting students, researchers, professionals and the public to engage with climate science, culture and action.
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New exhibition at Birkbeck’s Peltz Gallery explores colour, culture and ecological change

Running until 11 March, 'Melanie Smith: Tixinda, a Snail’s Purple' is open to the general public.
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Intelligent Impact webinar series returns to Birkbeck

Birkbeck will host the second edition of its Intelligent Impact webinar series on 24 February, bringing together leading academics to explore some of the most pressing issues shaping today’s world.
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From TV Producer to Social Researcher - Why I chose to study again

Studying at Birkbeck helped Nicki Wedgwood recognise the value of her experience, voice, and perspective.