Our research

A vibrant, intellectually challenging research culture

One of the world's leading research universities

Graduate Research School

Research Centres

Research centres and institutes

Discover more about Birkbeck’s specialist research centres, which work across our schools and departments, encouraging collaboration and multidisciplinary thinking.

Academic research networks, groups and societies

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

Research office

The Research Office offers a range of support to current and prospective Birkbeck research active staff at all levels and stages of their career.

Birkbeck Graduate Research School (BGRS)

The Birkbeck Graduate Research School (BGRS) offers support and training to Birkbeck's vibrant community of MPhil/PhD researchers.

Birkbeck Institutional Research Online (BIROn)

Explore the breadth of research at Birkbeck by browsing our free, open access online depository.

Find an expert/supervisor

As a research-intensive university, Birkbeck houses a vibrant community of academics with enquiring minds. Search our staff profiles for an expert or for an MPhil/PhD supervisor.

Research Features

Discover the range of research being undertaken at the College.

Read about the latest research at Birkbeck

Research strategy

Research is central to Birkbeck’s mission and 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 fellowships

We are committed to supporting early career research fellowships (ECR and other) and we will consider eligible PhD, postdoctoral and early career researchers, affiliated with Birkbeck or otherwise.

Research integrity

Discover more about the professional standards, ethical principles and codes of practice we expect our researchers to adhere to.

MPhil/PhD research

Birkbeck has a large, vibrant community of MPhil/PhD researchers. Find out about our lively research culture, our world-leading academics and the areas of supervision we offer.

Research events

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

REF 2021 results

83% of all Birkbeck's research was rated ‘world-leading’ (4*) or ‘internationally excellent’ (3*) in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF).

REF 2021 Code of Practice

View Birkbeck's Code of Practice, which enabled the College to submit to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework.

Public engagement

Birkbeck is an open, outward-facing and socially engaged university. Find out how we disseminate our researchers’ knowledge, expertise and discoveries.

A day in the life of a Birkbeck scientist

Dr Emma Meaburn gives an insight into a day in the life of a scientist in Birkbeck's School of Psychological Sciences.

Find out more about the School of Psychological Sciences

News

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Baroness Chakrabarti CBE announced as Birkbeck’s President

Baroness Chakrabarti is Birkbeck’s 17th President since its foundation in 1823.

News

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.

News

Birkbeck brings together its counselling and psychotherapy courses in new centre

Birkbeck has a long history of excellence in the teaching of counselling and counselling skills and is known for attracting students from a wide range of backgrounds to its courses.

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Events calendar

Maths Study Skills Series

31 December 2024
12:00 — 13:00

Online
No booking required

Events calendar

How to boost your classroom interactions

1 January 2025
18:00 — 21:00

Online
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Events calendar

International student helpdesk

3 January 2025
15:00 — 17:00

Birkbeck Main Building, Malet Street
Book your place

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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.

Comment

Public-private partnerships

Dr Jasmine Gideon argues that Public-Private Partnerships in the health sector need to be reviewed through a gender lens in order to establish whether they really are beneficial.

Comment

The Seasons in Quincy UK release

The Seasons in Quincy, the first feature-length documentary to be produced by the Derek Jarman Lab, Birkbeck’s audiovisual hub, has been released in the UK and Ireland.