Birkbeck, University of London
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About Birkbeck, University of London
According to Wikipedia, Birkbeck, University of London , is a research university, in Bloomsbury London, England, and a member institution of the University of London. Established in 1823 as the London Mechanics' Institute by its founder, Sir George Birkbeck, and its supporters, Jeremy Bentham, J. C. Hobhouse and Henry Brougham, Birkbeck is one of the few universities to specialise in evening higher education in the United Kingdom.
What Is Birkbeck, University of London Known For?
Birkbeck, University of London is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Biology
- Philosophy
- Communications
- History
- Literature
- Political Science
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Education
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Economics
- Business
- Law
- Medical
- Anthropology
- Sociology
- Earth Sciences
- Religious Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Nursing
- Social Work
Birkbeck, University of London's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Birkbeck, University of London's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #431 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #147 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #399 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #105 worldwide for influence in History.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #390 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #444 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #305 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #354 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #626 worldwide for influence in Education.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #174 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #262 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #456 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #904 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #369 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #1174 worldwide for influence in Business.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #560 worldwide for influence in Law.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #970 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #948 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #265 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #579 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #1674 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #1134 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #1590 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
Birkbeck, University of London ranks #1063 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Who Are Birkbeck, University of London's Most Influential Alumni?
Birkbeck, University of London's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of History, Biology, and Philosophy. Here are some of Birkbeck, University of London's most famous alumni:
- Alfred Russel Wallace
- A British naturalist, explorer, geographer, anthropologist and biologist .
- Annie Besant
- A British socialist, theosophist, women's rights activist, writer and orator .
- Ramsay MacDonald
- A UK prime minister in 1924 and 1929 to 1935.
- William Joyce
- A British fascist and propaganda broadcaster .
- Helen Sharman
- A British chemist who became the first Briton in space.
- Arthur Wing Pinero
- A British writer .
- Oswald Hanfling
- A German philosopher .
- Mark P. Taylor
- A British academic.
- Kenneth Holmes
- A British scientist.
- Leonard Mandel
- A German physicist.
- John Walter Gregory
- A British geologist and explorer.
- Cyrus Chothia
- A Biochemist .
Who Are Birkbeck, University of London's Most Influential Faculty?
Birkbeck, University of London's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of History, Biology, and Philosophy. Here are some of Birkbeck, University of London's most famous faculty:
- Eric Kaufmann
- A Canadian scholar and Political science professor.
- Julia Lovell
- A British sinologist.
- Delia Jarrett-Macauley
- A British writer, academic and broadcaster.
- Nikolaus Wachsmann
- A German historian.
- Keith Kahn-Harris
- A British sociologist.
- Sunil Amrith
- A Historian.
- Øystein Linnebo
- A Philosopher.
- Christopher Janaway
- A British philosopher.
- Martin Paul Eve
- A British university lecturer and writer.
- Jennifer Baird
- A British archaeologist and academic.
- Caroline Humfress
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- Hallvard Lillehammer
- A British-Norwegian academic and philosopher.
