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Four-day week trial results show drop in anxiety and fatigue, and improved work-life balance for participants

The Portuguese government backed study was coordinated by Birkbeck’s Dr Pedro Gomes and conducted in collaboration with international non-profit, 4 Day Week Global, and Henley Business School.

Disabled people face major barriers in business

A new Birkbeck report sets out recommendations for how the UK Government can better support disabled entrepreneurs and innovators.

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Nearly 1000 students set to graduate this week

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

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New report by Birkbeck academic advises how to improve workplace mental health

Aimed at employers, occupational health, and human resources professionals, the report urges workplace interventions to move beyond awareness raising and offers information on how to design programmes that lead to systemic changes.

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Arsenal Football Club opens its doors to Birkbeck Sport Management students

Students met with sport industry professionals and received advice on career development.
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Luxury hospitality figurehead Franck Arnold appointed Visiting Professor of Practice at Birkbeck

The appointment will see Mr Arnold support students on the joint MSc Hospitality Innovation Management course between Birkbeck and Le Cordon Bleu London.

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Graduation time for 2023 cohort of Master for International Players students

The Master for International Players programme supports ex-international footballers enter the business and governance of football after their playing careers end.
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Birkbeck's Business School holds first graduation ceremony for the Help to Grow Management Course

A cohort of 20 graduating students and their guests attended the event.

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University courses still available through Clearing at Birkbeck

Clearing is open at Birkbeck. Apply by calling 020 3907 0700 and attend our Clearing Open Day on Saturday to discover how studying at Birkbeck can change your life.

Professor Sally Wheeler, OBE

Birkbeck announces Professor Sally Wheeler as its new Vice-Chancellor

Former Birkbeck academic returns as Vice-Chancellor.