Exam time in the Library

We're in the midst of the exam time now with students doing exams through into June. You may have already noticed the Feedback Board in the Library, we're asking what would be useful/helpful to you during the exam time, so please do ask us questions and make suggestions. You're welcome to email with suggestions as well. 

If you want to block out any noise while you're studying in the Library, you can get ear plugs from the issue desk and help desk. 
You may also want to make use of the take a break cards, so people know when you left and when you'll be back. If you do take a break, please make sure you take any valuables with you. 

There's also a book display near the Help Desk on the first floor with titles aimed to help you get through the exam time. 

Coming soon, near the seminar room, we'll have a display of books if you want to take a break from your revision and studying. Read for relaxation and well being as well as learning!
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Arts Week at Birkbeck - 14th - 18th May

While not strictly related to Science, there's the opportunity to learn something new with a programme of really interesting events happening over the course of Arts Week at Birkbeck. How about, Bee Composed Live: honeybee communication or  Rare books London: a talk on printing and book binding. Perhaps Pharmacosexuality: sex and hormones or Anima shorts: a selection of animated short films on mental illness...
That's just a taster! There will be over fifty events including lectures, readings, film screenings, workshops, guided walks, performances and panel discussions, as well as two exhibitions.  All events are free and open to everyone. 

Three Minute Thesis Competition

On 23 May 2018 we are holding the 2018 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition from 18.00 – 21.00 in the Clore Lecture Theatre, an event which provides an opportunity to celebrate a diverse range of work from PhD Researchers across the College, and to invite you to come and support the Birkbeck PhD students taking part as they each compete to communicate their thesis in just three minutes.

The Three Minute Thesis Competition is a global event and the Birkbeck winner will have the opportunity to go through to the UK semi-final.

This year we are combining the 3MT event with a poster competition and prizes will be awarded for both competitions on the night: £500 for the best 3MT entry and £300 for the best poster. The winners will be chosen by an expert panel of judges and the audience will also get a chance to have their say by picking a people’s choice winner for the 3MT competition. A drinks reception will be provided after the 3MT event and you will have a chance to view the posters and meet with those who take part in the competitions.

How to attend

If you would like to attend this event on 23 May please register here.

Please note:

·         This event will be a great opportunity for prospective PhD students to find out more about the successes of Birkbeck research students and to be inspired to study for their own PhD - please do highlight the event to prospective PhD student who you think would benefit from attending.

·         There are still opportunities for PhD students to enter both competition: a 3^rd 3MT training session will be held on 10 May and PhD students are invited to submit entries to the poster competition by the end of Friday this week, 11 May. Further details are available on the event page.