Ruth Ojadi’s journey to graduating with a BSc in Social Sciences at Birkbeck is a testament to resilience, the power of community support, and the importance of embracing neurodivergence. This is her story.
Ramata N’Diaye, MSc Entrepreneurship student, shares how her Birkbeck experience is helping her in her pursuit of supporting sustainable businesses that drive economic and social change in her home country.
Christopher Birks studied MSc Environment and Sustainability and shares how studying helped him change careers and make an impact in the ecology and environmental sector.
While studying BA Theatre and English, Olivia Hamblett felt empowered to explore her identity and creative potential, paving the way for her aspirations in the performing arts.
For Ravea Khatun, BA Sociology with Foundation Year student, studying at Birkbeck is a long-held dream to pursue her career goals and fulfil her late father’s wish.
Clearing helped Stella Nagliati switch from psychology to studying BA Global Politics without delay. She shares why she loves Birkbeck’s flexible study model, diverse environment, and vibrant student life.
Saim Farook, BSc Business Psychology student, joined Birkbeck through Clearing. He shares his story of his path to Birkbeck, why he’d recommend Clearing to others, and his plans for the future.
Devin Thomson, who is studying BA History at Birkbeck talks about what he values about studying at Birkbeck, what he loves about living in London, and how he balances work and social life while studying.
Yi Chen Huang, MA Museum Cultures with Curating student, shares why she loves living in London and how she is finding her Birkbeck experience.
Rahat Ismail, BA Global Politics and International Relations graduate, decided to follow her dreams of working in law later in life.
William Sarenden, BA Philosophy student, shares why he chose to study at Birkbeck, what his position as Chair of the Birkbeck Students' Union involves, and his hopes for the future.
Stephen Okere Bundou, BSc Data Science and Computing student, joined Birkbeck through Clearing. He shares his story of overcoming a challenging upbringing and finding his voice.
BSc Economics and Business student, Henry Farrelly, shares his experience of starting and running a business alongside his studies
Tin Su Liang came to Birkbeck from Taiwan to study PhD in Psychology, specifically focusing on the psychology of people’s relationships with guide dogs.
Annika Bellot studied LLM Environmental Law, Policy and Governance and aspires to represent her home country, Dominica, on the international stage in environmental law.
Mariam Tahir graduated with a MSc Analytical Bioscience degree, an incredible achievement after coming to the UK as an asylum seeker in 2018.
Suz Brits from South Africa shares highlights about her experiences as a Birkbeck and Chevening scholar studying MA Educational Neuroscience.
Yuan Yao is an international student who decided to study a Master’s in Management with International Business to bolster her career.
MSc Marketing graduate, Simon Bell, overcame a hidden disability while studying and used his degree to significantly advance his career.
Studying MSc Social and Political Theory helped Chris Lehmann in their career and allowed her to make a difference in the workplace.
Ellie Henderson graduated with a MSc Economics degree, which has propelled her career and built her confidence.
BSc Psychology with Neuroscience student, Grace Dawes-Jenkins, is a go-getter who wanted to do things differently after finishing college, so she chose Birkbeck.
In her quest to drive social change, international student, Jennifer Francis, decided to study MRes Social Research and Psychosocial Studies.
At age 18 Alex Coles decided to study BA Politics Philosophy and History at Birkbeck alongside a successful career as a professional rugby player.
Paddy Munyui studied BSc Business while also running his own music management company with Brit Award nominated artists.
Siravich Sukanskul graduated from MSc Culinary Innovation Management and has dreams of opening a café in Thailand in the near future.
For Hannah Wilson, undertaking a Master’s in Organizational Psychology completely changed her perspective about herself and her abilities.
For BSc Geology student, Ella Jones, coming to Birkbeck straight after sixth form helped grow her confidence.
Richard Harvey wanted to challenge expectations of what retired life could look like, so decided to do a degree in BA French Studies.
Chevening Scholar and MSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuropsychology student, Eliana Valdez, talks about being an international student coming to study in the UK.
Usha Rasagopal graduated with a BA English degree, a great feat given her tumultuous journey to Birkbeck.
Wasif Sajjad received invaluable help and support from his dissertation supervisor during his Master’s degree.
MA Arts Policy and Management graduate, Sarwar Efendi, was a 2021 Birkbeck Chevening Scholar.
MSc Marketing Communications graduate, Natalia Schimbator, and Birkbeck Careers Advisor, Julia De Cruz, talk about the value the Birkbeck Futures Careers Service adds to the student experience.
MSc Management with International Business graduate, Bart Van Egdom, fulfilled his ambition of studying for a master's during a challenging time in his life.
After successfully completing two degrees at Birkbeck, Sarah Chamberlain talks about the importance of lifelong learning.
Pamela Odumusi was in her third year of work when she realised she wanted to do a degree in Gender, Sexuality and Culture, but didn’t want to stop working. Studying at Birkbeck helped her have the best of both worlds.
MA student, Dimitrios Kelaidonis, and his mentor, former Birkbeck student Emma Davis, share their experience of working together to help Dimitrios take the first step in his career.
Grace Mosimi, MA Culture, Diaspora, Ethnicity graduate, came to Birkbeck straight after completing her undergraduate degree. Here, she explains what skills she has developed and shares her ambitions for the future.
A Birkbeck subsidy for international students helped Oghenemine Djebah kick off his dream of studying an MA in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice in London.
Balancing a BA in History with work and home-life, Nick Townsend overcome an initial panic of returning to education in his 50s to become a secondary school teacher at 59.
Think it’s too late to change direction? Anna Green left education at 15, but at now aged 27 has recently graduated with a First in Psychology. This is her story.
Think you’re too busy to study? Nikesha Morris is a dyslexic mum of two – and has another baby on the way – who has just graduated with a BA in Psychosocial Studies and Principles of Psychodynamic Counselling. This is her story.
Valentina Vlasich moved to the UK from Argentina without ever having visited the UK. But she’s made lots of friends on her BA Film and Media course and has found an innovative way of making the most of London.
While studying for the MSc in Climate Change at Birkbeck, Chevening Scholar Presley Gitari discovered that London is a diverse and - surprisingly - green city.
Aygun Badalova grew up in Azerbaijan with one dream – to study hard and leave her hometown for a better future. She began by teaching English in Baku but now works in neuroscience in London. And Birkbeck helped her get here.
Latanya Gordon proves there are many routes into education after moving to the UK from the Caribbean in her late teens and going on to win a coveted Law prize at Birkbeck.
Think there’s only one way? Think again. Entrepreneur Alexander Mitchell gave up studying law to enrol on a master’s in Business Innovation at Birkbeck to kickstart his business, a matchmaking app with a difference.
