Skip to main content

News

Filter

Unfiltered News

A diverse group of students stand together. A red haired one at the front of the group holds out a camera phone, taking a selfie of the group. Everyone is smiling.

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.

Birkbeck festival explores global challenges through social sciences

Talks, workshops and film screenings brought critical social issues into the spotlight.
A woman stands next to an old stone structure shaped like a cone pointing upwards. She looks towards the camera.

Dr Esther Breithoff wins Birkbeck’s Tress prize

She has received the 2025 prize for her leading research on conflict heritage and commitment to sustainable, decolonial archaeology.

Birkbeck academic pioneers open access with launch of Open Journals Collective

Built on years of research by Birkbeck scholars, the new initiative aims to reshape academic publishing by offering a more sustainable and equitable open-access model for journals around the world.

At the mouth of a large river is a green sign that reads

Birkbeck academic leads first global effort to reduce crocodile attacks

The initiative aims to support coexistence between humans and crocodiles by reducing attacks.

A shelf featuring various artistic objects on it including a vase and figurines, and also a pink book with the cover featuring the word 'Art'

Birkbeck Arts Week 2025: A celebration of creativity and culture

This year's event promises a diverse programme of free activities, showcasing the innovative work of Birkbeck’s arts practitioners, students, scholars and associates.

A gallery space with people wandering around in it, looking at the art works and text.

New exhibition about historic battleground explores the ecological legacy of war

The exhibition launched on Friday 4 April and will be on display until mid-May, as part of a significant international research project.

A girl sat at a desk in the library at her laptop, looking at a book. The background is shelves of books.

Birkbeck secures funding for 15 PhD studentships to strengthen arts and humanities research

Birkbeck is one of eight universities in London to receive this studentship funding.
A group of students standing together smiling in front of a building that says 'Birkbeck' on the frontage

Birkbeck University of London hosts Open Day ahead of UCAS January deadline

Over 450 visitors have booked to attend Birkbeck’s first Undergraduate Open Day of 2025, this Saturday 18 January.

a group of students in graduation robes stand on stairs and are all laughing and smiling as they throw their graduation caps into the air.

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.