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Professor Lucy Mazdon, Birkbeck's Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Knowledge Exchange and Innovation), awards alumnus John Moran with the Honorary Research Fellowship

Birkbeck awards 100-year-old alumnus with Honorary Research Fellowship

Birkbeck has awarded 100-year-old alumnus John J. Moran an Honorary Research Fellowship in recognition of his lifelong dedication to education and research.

Birkbeck awarded £1.97m by OfS to create new Centre for Creative AI

The investment will enable Birkbeck to develop a Centre for Creative AI that enhances student learning and strengthens links with industry, while fostering critical and imaginative engagement with emerging technologies.
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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.

Event report - Apprenticeship Forum: Progression from Advanced Apprenticeships on to Higher level Learning

The Linking London Apprenticeship Forum held on 18 November 2025 brought together FE and HE partners to discuss how to strengthen progression opportunities from Advanced Apprenticeships into higher-level learning.

'Receiving a bursary felt like being accepted into the Birkbeck community'

For international student Azusa Nakada, receiving a postgraduate scholarship has given her the support to pursue her ambitions of making an impact in the world.
Katarzyna Bernal

From cleaning business to counselling: ‘It’s never too late to follow your dreams’

Single mum-of-two Katarzyna Bernal returned to education after more than 20 years to follow her dream of becoming a therapist and found a community that gave her the confidence to succeed.
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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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Birkbeck's Professor Laura Mulvey Becomes First Academic to Receive BFI Fellowship

The Fellowship recognises the huge global impact of Professor Mulvey's ground-breaking work as a film theorist, filmmaker and curator.
Our team of telephone fundraisers are looking forward to speaking with Birkbeck's alumni and supporters

Championing access and opportunity: Meet our new telephone fundraisers

Our telephone fundraising campaigns are a highlight of the year, as our team of student callers love speaking with Birkbeck’s valued alumni, supporters and friends.

Linking London Uni Connect Update - November 2025

November 2025 update from Uni Connect.