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Education leaders from around the world hosted at Birkbeck

Birkbeck welcomed 19 international education leaders to its London campus during the Going Global 2025 conference to showcase its innovation, partnerships, and community impact.

Birkbeck launches global ‘Science Diplomacy Initiative’ amid rising geopolitical tensions

The launch explores how science can support global cooperation during times of political and technological change.
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Major £1.9million investment brings world-class microscopy facility to Birkbeck

Birkbeck has secured £1.9million in funding to substantially expand a state-of-the-art facility to allow scientists to study cells in extraordinary detail, marking a major step forward for the university’s world-leading research in structural and molecular biology.
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Birkbeck scientist contributes to discovery of Mars rocks with possible traces of life

The Mars 2020 ‘Perseverance’ rover identified intriguing new evidence from the surface of Mars that could shed light on whether the planet was once able to support life.
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New Earth-based metric could improve the search for habitable planets

Study shows current models may miss where life thrives - offering a new tool for astrobiology and exoplanet research.
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Birkbeck showcases groundbreaking research during Science Week 2025

The week brought together researchers, students and the public for a series of engaging talks exploring the latest scientific discoveries.
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Clearing now open: apply to study at Birkbeck

Birkbeck offers a unique opportunity for students to gain a prestigious University of London degree while balancing work, volunteering or other commitments.
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New book by Birkbeck psychologist explores how the brain invents your reality

‘A Trick of the Mind: How the Brain Invents Your Reality’ combines the latest science with pop culture and practical insights.
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Birkbeck-led research secures grant to combat drug-resistant tuberculosis and respiratory diseases

Tuberculosis (TB) remains the leading cause of mortality from a single infectious pathogen, with antimicrobial resistance (AMR) posing a significant global challenge that affects health, economies, societies, and the environment.

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Birkbeck academic secures prestigious NATO funding for cybersecurity research

With the increasing prevalence of cyber-attacks as tools of disruption, this project addresses an urgent need for proactive solutions by aiming to forecast cyber threats and aligning them with mitigating solutions.