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Diagram showing health of zebrafish depends on a balanced immune response: too little enables uncontrolled pathogen growth, but too much results in host cellular damage.

Using zebrafish to characterise the immune system response to interbacterial competition

In a recent study, Dr Brian Ho’s team used a zebrafish model to investigate host interaction with, and response to, different forms of bacterial warfare.
A study table laid out with many books and an open laptop. There is also a lamp and notebook and pens on the table.

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.

Group Leader Research Fellowship Sponsorship Scheme

External fellowships will enable early career researchers to establish an independent research group at the ISMB, via a tenure-track like process.

Understanding the infrastructure of the brain in health and disease

An exploration into understanding the machinery that supports brain health during development and as we mature
Birkbeck academics stand next to the electron microscope

Birkbeck welcomes its Vice-President, Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, Lord Mayor of London on a visit

Academics from the Faculty of Science delivered demonstrations of science equipment and software as well as sharing insights into the science degrees offered at Birkbeck.

Winners of the 2024 Ronald Tress Prize: Panagiotis Charalampopoulos (left) and Eleanor Jennings (right)

Two early career academics win coveted Ronald Tress Prize

The prize, which rotates its area of focus each year, this year awarded excellence in science.

Birkbeck graduates throw their graduation caps in the air at the Spring Graduation in April 2024

Birkbeck graduates earn eighth highest graduate salaries in the UK

New UK Government data has revealed that Birkbeck graduates earn more than average for London universities.

Birkbeck students conducting an experiment in a Microbiology Lab

Book onto fascinating Birkbeck Science Week events, taking place from 29 May to 3 June

Over four evenings from Wednesday 29 May to Monday 3 June, the general public can book onto free science talks, taking place at Birkbeck’s Central London campus and online.

Image of transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles (colorized pink and gold).

Professor Ravindra Gupta will give the 2024 Bernal Lecture: SARS CoV-2 : keeping up with an unprecedented pathogen

Bernal Lecture 2024: Professor Ravindra Gupta's lecture will focus on SARS CoV-2: keeping up with an unprecedented pathogen.
Two graduands, one male and one female, are wearing academic gowns and caps and smiling at each other.

Over 1200 postgraduate students set to graduate next week

Graduation will take place from 22 to 25 April, with ceremonies also being live-streamed.