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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.
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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.

Birkbeck academic pioneers open access with launch of Open Journals Collective

Built on years of research by Birkbeck scholars, the new initiative aims to reshape academic publishing by offering a more sustainable and equitable open-access model for journals around the world.

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Birkbeck Arts Week 2025: A celebration of creativity and culture

This year's event promises a diverse programme of free activities, showcasing the innovative work of Birkbeck’s arts practitioners, students, scholars and associates.

New exhibition at Birkbeck’s Peltz Gallery explores ecology and art from indigenous communities

'Visions from the Amazon' showcases artistic perspectives on the Amazon rainforest, its communities, and its ecological significance.

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A moment of triumph: nearly 900 undergraduates celebrate success at winter graduations

Birkbeck students graduated in ceremonies filled with inspiring stories, distinguished speakers, and recognition of their exceptional academic journeys.

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Over 860 undergraduates set to graduate next week

Graduation ceremonies will take place from 3 to 5 December, with ceremonies also being live-streamed.

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Empowered to create: how Birkbeck helped me find my voice

While studying BA Theatre and English, Olivia Hamblett felt empowered to explore her identity and creative potential, paving the way for her aspirations in the performing arts.

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Birkbeck lecturer's new TV show commissioned by ITV and new play for the National Theatre announced

David Eldridge’s new espionage thriller, “Betrayal”, follows a conflicted MI5 officer balancing national security threats with personal struggles while the National Theatre will premiere the final play in his trilogy “End”.

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Birkbeck launches innovative new courses in artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and the environment

The courses are designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to succeed in fast-evolving industries.