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"It's a privilege to bridge the gap between academics and the world"

Birkbeck alumna and professional career coach Nerice Gietel (MSc Human Resource Development and Consultancy, 2013) has been mentoring final-year Birkbeck students for 10 years. The mum-of-one shares her own university experience, why she’d recommend the Mentoring Pathways scheme to others and how it’s kept her on her toes.
Olivia Hui

"I studied at Birkbeck during the pandemic - mentoring has given me that connection I craved"

Birkbeck's annual Mentoring Pathways programme allows final-year students to engage in a mentoring relationship with alumni and corporate volunteers, providing them with guidance, advice and support as they navigate the steps to their future careers and professional development goals.
Birkbeck student Vasilis Theodoros Kyriakou received a free pre-paid SIM card

Vodafone and The Access Group Foundation support 250 Birkbeck students with free pre-paid SIM cards

Vodafone has joined forces with Birkbeck, University of London’s corporate partner, The Access Group Foundation, to improve connectivity access for 250 deserving Birkbeck students.

Professor Wendy Thomson CBE, the University of London’s Vice-Chancellor (left), Professor Sally Wheeler OBE, Birkbeck’s Vice-Chancellor (right)

University of London presents bicentennial commemorative scroll to Birkbeck

The scroll features a quote written in 1924 by former Prime Minister and Birkbeck alumnus, Ramsay MacDonald, which celebrates Birkbeck’s enduring mission and ethos of widening participation in higher education.
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.

Graduates throwing their Graduation caps in the air at the 2023 Autumn Graduation

Undergraduate students graduate in style in Birkbeck's 200th year

Birkbeck’s Autumn Graduations saw seven ceremonies occur across three days in early December.

Birkbeck students in front of Birkbeck's Malet Street building

Top Birkbeck highlights of 2023

This year’s highlights included celebrating Birkbeck’s 200th anniversary, receiving very positive results from student feedback in the National Student Survey, and Birkbeck being ranked in the top 20 UK universities for social mobility.

Birkbeck and Santander sign new agreement and celebrate over 10 years in partnership

The ongoing partnership, which began in 2013, has achieved great success, with the bank’s generous funding making a significant difference to students’ lives.

Professor Sally Wheeler, OBE

Birkbeck announces Professor Sally Wheeler as its new Vice-Chancellor

Former Birkbeck academic returns as Vice-Chancellor.

Next week marks the graduation of over 1,200 students

This year, Birkbeck marks its 200th anniversary, making it extra special for those graduating.