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Olivia Engle, student of the School of Social Sciences, History and Philosophy and recipient of the Boughton Studentship

Boughton Studentship awarded to outstanding PhD candidate

The School of Social Sciences, History and Philosophy has selected Olivia Engle for the Margery Boughton Studentship, funded by a generous legacy donation from its namesake's late alumna.
Professor Julia Lovell, Professor of Modern Chinese History and Literature and winner of the Cundill History Prize

Professor Julia Lovell wins the Cundill History Prize

The prestigious prize recognises leading historians of our time and the best history writing in English. Professor Lovell wins this year for her book, 'Maoism: A Global History'.

Applications for two PhD studentships now open

Applications are now open for Bonnart Trust and Boughton PhD Scholarships

Applications for AHRC CHASE PhD studentships now open

Applications are now open for funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
Decorative coin from the Madras Government Museum in Chennai

Birkbeck historian awarded British Academy/Wolfson Fellowship

A major grant will enable Dr Rebecca Darley to produce the first ever study of the Western Indian Ocean in Late Antiquity.

Professor Nikolaus Wachsmann who has been appointed to the academic advisory board of the UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation

Birkbeck historian appointed to UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation academic advisory board

Professor Nikolaus Wachsmann will advise on the content of the UK Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre, an initiative backed by all former British Prime Ministers.

Applications for ESRC funding now open

Applications are now open for funding from the Economic and Social Research Council
Cover detail from Professor Julia Lovell's book, 'Maoism: A Global History'

Birkbeck professor’s book up for major literary prizes

'Maoism: A Global History' by Professor Julia Lovell has been shortlisted for the Al Rodhan Prize, the Cundhill History Prize, and the Baillie Gifford Prize.

Cover image of Philippa Gregory's book 'Tidelands'

The art and craft of historical fiction

Historians and novelists Philippa Gregory and Stella Tillyard joined Birkbeck to discuss narrative, writing and finding the balance between fact and fiction.

Three people admiring a museum exhibition

Discover the Past

Birkbeck’s Department of History, Classics and Archaeology will open its doors to the public with a series of free events exploring histories ranging from ancient to modern.

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