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Graduates throwing their Graduation caps in the air at the 2023 Autumn Graduation

Undergraduate students graduate in style in Birkbeck's 200th year

Birkbeck’s Autumn Graduations saw seven ceremonies occur across three days in early December.

A group of students stand at the foot of a staircase wearing graduation ropes and caps. They smile. At the top of the staircase, behind them, are large letters spelling out BBK that are lit up.

Nearly 1000 students set to graduate this week

The ceremonies take place in Birkbeck’s 200th year, adding extra significance to the celebrations.

Photo of a brain and code depicting artificial intelligence

Birkbeck joins Turing University Network

Membership of the national network provides an important opportunity to engage and collaborate within the data science and artificial intelligence (AI) landscape.
Professor Sally Wheeler, OBE

Birkbeck announces Professor Sally Wheeler as its new Vice-Chancellor

Former Birkbeck academic returns as Vice-Chancellor.
Professor Carolyn Moores

Five Birkbeck academics secure research awards worth £4.2million

Grants have been made by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, the Medical Research Council and the Wellcome Trust.

Next week marks the graduation of over 1,200 students

This year, Birkbeck marks its 200th anniversary, making it extra special for those graduating.
Birkbeck students in front of Birkbeck's Malet Street building

Birkbeck launches new Lifelong Learning Guarantee, offering graduates a discount on all future courses

As Birkbeck marks its 200th anniversary this year, it is furthering its commitment to ensuring current students and alumni always have access to the transformative power of education.

Graduates throwing their graduation caps in the air

Over 800 students graduating next week at Senate House

Former Universities Minister, Jo Johnson will be formally recognised as a Fellow of Birkbeck, receiving the university’s highest award.
Black and white image of Kathleen Britten, Xenia Sweeting and Andrew Booth working on the Automatic Relay Calculator.

Birkbeck offers Kathleen Booth Anniversary PhD Scholarship to support representation in computing

The fully-funded PhD studentship, which recognises the contribution of pioneering computer scientist Dr Kathleen Booth, is made possible with support from Google.
Black and white photograph of Andrew and Kathleen Booth working in the computer laboratory.

Andrew and Kathleen Booth Memorial Lecture Marks 100th Birthday of Pioneering Computer Scientist

Professor Marina Jirotka delivered the 2022 Memorial Lecture, which was an opportunity to celebrate the life and work of Kathleen Booth.