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

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.

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.

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.

For Isabella Nizza, setting up a monthly gift to Birkbeck was all about paying forward a transformational experience.

This autumn, three students began their postgraduate degrees at Birkbeck as the first recipients of the new Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies scholarships. Each award, worth £5,000, supports students on the MA Archaeology and Heritage course whose interests align with the institute’s work.

When Liubov Zozulia joined Birkbeck’s Mentoring Pathways programme, she expected to receive some practical career advice. What she didn’t expect was a breakthrough in confidence, clarity and belief in her own potential.

Inspired by the invaluable support, opportunities and mentorship he received as a new international student at Birkbeck, Amir knew he wanted to give back. Now he's paying it forward, one mentee at a time.

Birkbeck alumnus Phill Collins has spent more than a decade helping students navigate their paths to their future careers through the university’s Mentoring Pathways programme. He is passionate about encouraging more people, especially former mentees, to step forward and support the next generation.

Driven by the transformative impact of his university experience, alumnus Rick Payne tells about his desire to share this with future generations and why he decided to pledge a generous gift to Birkbeck in his will.