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International conference set to showcase Birkbeck academic's research into waiting for healthcare in Britain

The conference, being held in London this month, will draw upon the findings of a five-year research project.

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Birkbeck academics awarded for innovative teaching approach to tackling marine dumping on UK coastlines

The award funding will allow the academics and a team of postgraduate students to work closely with communities and stakeholders to find sustainable solutions to practices around marine dumping in the UK.

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Event report: Student Retention and Success Practitioner online meeting

On 9 March, Linking London held the second Student Retention and Success Practitioner online meeting of the academic year chaired by Michael Hill.

Birkbeck academic elected as Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences

Professor Karen Wells has been announced as a Fellow in recognition of excellence in the field of international development and childhood, as well as her wider contributions to the social sciences.

Minister for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education visits Birkbeck as Government puts lifelong learning at the heart of the education system

The Rt Hon Robert Halfon MP visited Birkbeck yesterday to discover more about how Birkbeck’s flexible teaching model has been enabling lifelong learning and supporting people to improve their lives for 200 years.
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"You're connected to the real world, even when you’re studying"

BSc Psychology with Neuroscience student, Grace Dawes-Jenkins, is a go-getter who wanted to do things differently after finishing college, so she chose Birkbeck. She talks about the support, community and career guidance she’s enjoyed throughout her time at the College.

Linking London LMI event

On 2 March, Linking London held an event looking at the UK and London labour market picture post pandemic.
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Event report: Friday News Round

The fourth Friday News Round of the academic year was held online on February 24.
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Event report: BTEC Practitioner Group Meeting

On 23 February, Linking London held the second BTEC Practitioner Group online meeting of the academic year.
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"Birkbeck allowed me to continue my professional rugby career whilst studying for a degree and preparing for my future"

Thinking of doing something different? Go for it. At age 18 Alex Coles traded in the traditional university model to study BA Politics Philosophy and History at Birkbeck alongside a successful career as a professional rugby player, playing for Northampton Saints and occasionally England