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A vibrant, intellectually challenging research culture

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Our research

Drawing upon its central position at the heart of a global city, Birkbeck is perfectly placed to inform and shape public debate and policy in local, national and international settings, bringing together academics, businesses, cultural institutions, policy-makers and diverse communities.

Our research spans the disciplines from the creative arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences and whether theoretical or applied, seeks to engage with the most pressing contemporary challenges affecting individuals, organisations and communities within the UK and across the globe.

Strategies

Research strategy

Our Research Strategy articulates the principles and methods that guide all of our research activities.

Impact strategy

Birkbeck promotes research that makes a positive difference to society, whether it be offering commentaries on events or exploring the science underlying health and environmental problems.

Early career research

MPhil/PhD research

Find out about our lively research culture, our world-leading academics and the areas of supervision we offer.

Early career research fellowships

Birkbeck is committed to supporting postdoctoral and early career fellowships.

Research Excellence Framework (REF)

The REF is the UK’s system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.

Research centres and institutes

See Birkbeck’s specialist research centres which work across faculties and schools to encourage collaboration and multidisciplinary thinking.

Research networks, groups and societies

Academics and researchers at Birkbeck work together via a wide range of networks, groups and societies.

Research events

Come along to one of our many free events and hear our academics and researchers speak about their work.

Find an expert/supervisor

Birkbeck houses a vibrant community of academics with enquiring minds. Search our staff profiles for an expert or for an MPhil/PhD supervisor.
News
The main Birkbeck building, with one half being made of brick and the other half having a bluey-green glass frontage.

Birkbeck recognises outstanding doctoral research in 2026 Gwynne-Vaughan Medal awards

Three doctoral researchers have been recognised for their contributions to their fields, with a further researcher receiving a highly commended award.
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Research

What if Cameron’s austerity had been “harder and faster”?

Dr Sue Konzelmann from the Department of Management assesses the potential impact deeper cuts would have had on the UK in the wake of the Recession.