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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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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.

Birkbeck academic awarded Experimental Psychology Society prize

This marks the first time a Birkbeck academic has received the Experimental Psychology Society’s Frith Prize Lecturer award.
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"I achieved more than I could have imagined”

Studying psychology at Birkbeck helped Allal Hammouda find direction, confidence, and a clear path forward in neuroscience.
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More than 800 undergraduates to graduate next week

Graduation ceremonies will run from 2 to 4 December and will also be available to watch via live stream.

Birkbeck Joins Global Coalition of Ukrainian Studies at UK–Ukraine Twinning Conference

The conference was part of ‘Ukrainian Week in the United Kingdom’ taking place across the country.
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Birkbeck professor appointed Chief Scientific Adviser to the Department for Education

Professor Michael Thomas will bring world-leading expertise in cognitive neuroscience to help shape evidence-informed education policy from 2026.
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Three doctoral students and three recent graduates honoured with 2024-25 Gwynne-Vaughan prize

Birkbeck’s annual Gwynne-Vaughan Medal prizes celebrated six outstanding researchers this year, recognising exceptional contributions across business, law, humanities, social sciences and science.
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Education leaders from around the world hosted at Birkbeck

Birkbeck welcomed 19 international education leaders to its London campus during the Going Global 2025 conference to showcase its innovation, partnerships, and community impact.

Birkbeck launches global ‘Science Diplomacy Initiative’ amid rising geopolitical tensions

The launch explores how science can support global cooperation during times of political and technological change.