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Birkbeck academic awarded Experimental Psychology Society prize

This marks the first time a Birkbeck academic has received the Experimental Psychology Society’s Frith Prize Lecturer award.
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"I achieved more than I could have imagined”

Studying psychology at Birkbeck helped Allal Hammouda find direction, confidence, and a clear path forward in neuroscience.

Birkbeck research culture award funding: penultimate cohort announced

New awards and reflections on impact mark the penultimate round of Birkbeck’s Institutional Funding for Research Culture programme.
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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.
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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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New Channel 5 documentary highlights Birkbeck's ground-breaking autism research

The new documentary showcases research from Birkbeck's Baby and Toddlerlabs, which monitors infants with a family history of autism to detect early brain and behaviour changes.

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Repeated lockdowns had a lasting impact on mental health, study finds

England's repeated COVID-19 related lockdowns had a substantial impact on the population's mental health, with effects likely persisting long after restrictions were eased.

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Birkbeck students secure European Space Agency Funding for Human Spaceflight research

The students have successfully secured funding from the ESA for their innovative project aimed at enhancing human spaceflight through brain stimulation.

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Penguin Random House highlights Birkbeck academic's upcoming book as a must-read

Dr Daniel Yon’s new book, ‘A Trick of the Mind’, is due for release in June 2025.

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A moment of triumph: nearly 900 undergraduates celebrate success at winter graduations

Birkbeck students graduated in ceremonies filled with inspiring stories, distinguished speakers, and recognition of their exceptional academic journeys.