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The College’s dedication to transforming lives and addressing social inequality through higher education was praised by keynote speaker Sir Harvey McGrath at the annual Foundation Day lunch.
She is one of 65 academics, practitioners and policymakers who have been recognised by the Academy of Social Sciences for their substantial contribution and leadership in the social sciences.
Professor Martin Eve has been awarded the prestigious prize in Languages and Literature.
The College’s Arts and Humanities courses placed at 92 in the 2020 Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings.
Atri Banerjee has been awarded the directing prize for the stage play Hobson’s Choice.
Three Birkbeck academics recognised for their achievements in the humanities and social sciences.
Aren Roukema has been awarded the inaugural medal for his notable contribution to the field of English and Humanities.
Professor Martin Eve will lead Birkbeck’s part in the project, which has been made possible through a £2.2 million grant from Research England.
Television presenter Bear Grylls, founder of the children’s Summer Reading Challenge, Anne Sarrag and public servant Gillian Arthur were all named as part of this year’s honours list.