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"I wanted to study somewhere where academia would meet real world impact"

BSc Economics and Business student, Henry Farrelly, shares his experience of starting and running a business alongside his studies.

Event report - IAG Practitioner Group Meeting

The second IAG Practitioner Group meeting of this academic year took place on 18th January online and was well attended by college and HEI partner representatives.

"I'm excited for my future and becoming a probation officer"

Ujwal Nippani studied BSc Criminology

"I'm 53 and embarking on a career change to become a human rights lawyer"

Rahat Ismail recently graduated, achieving a First Class Honours for a Bachelor of Arts in Global Politics and International Relations, and later in life has decided to follow her dreams of working in law. Here, she shares why she thinks studying at Birkbeck is one of the best things to have happened to her.

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"The opportunity to work and study was perfect for me”

Adam Sewell studied BSc Geography

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"I've made friends for life here"

Ava Wollnick-Halliday studied BA Creative Writing

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From jobs in hospitality and retail to working for a member of parliament

Jean-Pierre Orsini studied BA Politics

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"Studying was a motivating force for me"

Elma Daku, studied BSc Biomedicine

Uni Connect - Linking London Update December 2023

December 2023 update from Uni Connect
HRH The Princess Royal cuts a cake made in celebration of Birkbeck’s 200th anniversary by Le Cordon Bleu, a Birkbeck partner

Over 200 members of the Birkbeck community gathered at Mansion House to commemorate Birkbeck's 200th anniversary

The evening saw speeches from Birkbeck’s Vice-Chancellor and HRH The Princess Royal, who both highlighted Birkbeck’s trailblazing past and the university’s unique role in UK Higher Education.