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Birkbeck researchers have uncovered a way that may help stop the spread of antibiotic resistance, in a move that could impact the lives of millions globally.
The majority of Birkbeck’s research (83%) has been confirmed as world-leading and internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), the UK’s official assessment of the quality and impact of research in universities, published today.
The one-day event follows the international launch at the end of last month which saw 1000 communities mobilized to consider climate solutions.
This year’s Science Week, open to the public, is taking place from 29 March to 31 March, with the option to join in-person or virtually.
Collaborative research determines the structure of the protein perforin which will help scientists design drugs to enhance or prevent its activity.
New insights from the International Ocean Discovery Program reveal more about the impact of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) during historic cooling and warming events.
Ken Holmes, Birkbeck alumnus and outstanding molecular biologist, died recently at the age of 87. His achievements and inspiring presence at the ISMB symposium are remembered here.
Councillor Sabrina Francis, Mayor of Camden, opened Birkbeck’s new state-of-the-art teaching centre this week, unveiling a plaque that celebrates 200 years of Birkbeck providing education in Camden.
The Department is developing the scope of its research and teaching in the fields of planetary science and astrobiology with the help of Dr Andrew Rushby, newly appointed lecturer.
Birkbeck's Department of Biological Sciences hosted the EMBO Practical Course in Cryo-EM Image Processing in September.
