The blue plaque which sits on what is now Birkbeck’s School of Arts, indicating economist Keynes lived there from 1916-46, has been given a temporary rainbow makeover in celebration of the two week Pride Festival in London.

Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley received the accolade as part of the Queen’s most recent Birthday Honours List. She is the first Birkbeck alumna to receive this honour.

This week, Birkbeck and Central Saint Martins celebrated an innovative new collaboration with the launch of their joint MBA programme.

26 June 2017,  18:00 to
26 Jul 2017,  21:00

Keynes Library, Birkbeck School of Arts, 46 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0PD
Free entry; booking required

29 June 2017
10:00 — 13:00

Talkroom 2, My Birkbeck Student Advice Centre
No booking required

29 June 2017
14:00 — 15:50

Birkbeck Cinema, 43 Gordon Square, London, WC1H 0PD
Free entry; first come, first seated

Birkbeck's Lisa Baraitser recently spoke on the importance of addressing the experiences of women who parent and are in prisons as a pressing feminist issue. She cited the need to reflect on what incarcerating mothers does to women, to children and to communities.

The Seasons in Quincy is the first feature-length documentary to be produced by the Derek Jarman Lab, Birkbeck’s audiovisual hub, and was made by graduate students there in collaboration with Tilda Swinton, Christopher Roth, Simon Fisher Turner and Colin MacCabe.

The shock of a hung parliament following what only a few weeks ago looked certain to be a landslide victory for the Conservative Party has made this election one of the most unpredictable in recent generations.

Since the election was announced, Birkbeck academics have been using their expertise to offer insightful analysis of the unfolding political developments.

Birkbeck is different: our classes are held in the evening, so your days are free - to study, work, volunteer or just do your own thing.

Birkbeck offers a unique combination of evening study and a matchless central London location, right in the geographic and academic centre of the city, giving you exceptional opportunities.

Most of our students live in private accommodation, but we also offer student accommodation and access to the professional services of the University of London Housing Services.

Discover how Birkbeck’s socially engaged research informs public policy, pushes scientific, medical and technological advances, supports the economy, promotes culture and the arts and makes a positive difference to society.

Our free Careers and Employability Service provides comprehensive careers advice, events and information services for current students, both in person and online, and for recent Birkbeck graduates.

Birkbeck is committed to doing everything we can to help you finance your studies. Find out about what is available, how to apply and the advice and support we provide.

Birkbeck's five distinct schools cover a range of academic disciplines, each providing a stimulating and dynamic environment for learning and research.

Birkbeck is London’s only specialist provider of evening higher education. With classes held 6pm-9pm, your days are free to study, work, volunteer, or just do your own thing.

There is nowhere better to study than London and Birkbeck is at its geographic and academic heart. Find out everything you need to know about coming to study here.