Birkbeck, University of London
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.
Birkbeck, University of London's Online Degrees
What Is Birkbeck, University of London Known For?
Birkbeck, University of London is known for it's 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
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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 alumni:
- 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.