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Nomusa Dube

‘My new career wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for Birkbeck’

A new career in environment and sustainability has been launched for Nomusa Dube thanks to her studies at Birkbeck.

Inspiring the next generation of climate leaders: Blue Coat School's Climate Change Conference
A group of people in the main room at the Birkbeck AI Summit

Birkbeck leans into the conversation on AI

The University’s first ever AI Summit saw over 400 staff and partners come together to discuss the implications and opportunities for AI at Birkbeck.
Alumnus Marc Carena with Birkbeck archaeologists Dr Esther Breithoff, Dr Jennifer Baird and Dr Lesley McFadyen.

Birkbeck launches Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies thanks to transformative gift from alumnus

Birkbeck is launching a ground-breaking new research and teaching institute - the Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies - thanks to a transformative gift from alumnus Marc Carena.
Daniel Peltz OBE

Elizabeth and Daniel Peltz OBE pledge five-year commitment to boost Birkbeck postgraduate scholarships

A new £87,500 gift from Birkbeck alumnus Daniel Peltz OBE and his wife Elizabeth will guarantee five years of scholarship funding for postgraduate students across the Faculties of Science, and Humanities and Social Sciences.

Peltz scholars tell how extra support has been “a lifesaver” during Birkbeck studies

We speak with three current Peltz scholars who explain how receiving a postgraduate scholarship has helped them access new opportunities as they look ahead to the next steps in their career.
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Fourth round of IFRC grants strengthens research culture across Birkbeck

The latest round of funding supports inclusive leadership training, innovative health research, and new collaborations across disciplines and communities.
A lecture room full of people for science week

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.
David Parr and his wife Mary

Birkbeck film brings hidden history of Victorian art-workman to light

Thanks to funding from Birkbeck’s Research Innovation Fund, supported by alumni donations, the legacy of Victorian art-workman David Parr has been brought to life in The Man Who Painted His House, a short film by Dr Vicky Mills and Lily Ford.
A woman stands holding an award statue in front of a banner that reads 'True Crime Awards'

Balancing a PhD and a publishing deal - the Birkbeck way

PhD student, historian and author, Erin Fetterly, explores the process of writing an award-winning true crime book while doing a PhD in women’s history at Birkbeck.