What a day! Had an amazing time at my graduation yesterday Birkbeck, University of London - so proud to be a #bbkgrad #birkbeck200

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Finally happening! #bbkgrad #birkbeck200 #MAgrad

What a wonderful graduation. And nice to officially be Dr Blewett! Wise words from Joan Bakewell, Scotch eggs, and lovely wine. #bbkgrad #birkbeck200

Here you go Birkbeck, University of London 👩🏽‍🎓 Time warp! 2015 BA (Hons) vs 2023 MA 🥳 #bbkgrad #birkbeck200 11 month old is now an 8 year old 🥰

Phew! There was a lot to file away after the archive sessions on Birkbeck history which we ran for students at this year’s Orientation. #Birkbeck200

It was great to spend time with HRH The Princess Royal at last week’s Birkbeck, University of London 200th Anniversary dinner at Mansion House. Gert's Royals HRH_The Princess Royal Majesty Magazine & Joe Little #Birkbeck200

A fantastic evening celebrating 200 Years of Birkbeck, University of London with HRH The Princess Royal, The Lord Mayor Lord Mayor, City of London & other distinguished guests at Mansion House last night. Gert's Royals Royal Central Birkbeck, University of London University of London #Birkbeck200

200 years ago, the London Mechanics' Institution gave access to education to the working people of London. We still do. #Birkbeck200

#OTD 100 years ago: The Court of Electors' Centenary Dinner at Princes Restaurant, Piccadilly, to celebrate the first centenary of the College. The Court of Electors was Birkbeck's alumni body and elected four representatives to the College Governors. 1/2
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Monday 24th it is! 18.30. I will be speaking (in person) on the history of Birkbeck - How to establish a university in a tavern! A #Birkbeck200 talk. Followed by refreshments. I would love to see you. Book your free place: tinyurl.com/bdhuvjh8 School of Historical Studies, Birkbeck Birkbeck, University of London

King George V sent a congratulatory greeting to those present: 'I earnestly trust that Birkbeck College may continue to prosper to the ever increasing advancement and benefit of generations to come.' 2/2
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Check out the #Birkbeck200 display (celebrating Birkbeck, University of London’s 200th birthday) in Birkbeck Library.

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books drying after WWII Blitz damage, publications by our Honorary Fellow Judith Butler, and pages from Joanna Bourke’s book on our story.

David Bohm - born on this day in 1917 - a Physics Professor Birkbeck, University of London from 1961 but earlier worked under Robert Oppenheimer at Berkeley & Oak Ridge on enriched uranium calculations. #Birkbeck200 #Oppenheimer

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Read more about Birkbeck's 200-year history: ow.ly/3ZQR50QNJN7 #IWD24 #Birkbeck200

As a former student of Birkbeck, University of London I absolutely ♥️ this photograph promoting #WorldNeedsMoreBirkbeck to commemorate #Birkbeck200

Read more about Francis, his life and contribution to Birkbeck over on the BBK blog: ow.ly/JsPK50QyctY

✍️ Blog written by Joanna Bourke, Professor Emerita of History at Birkbeck and author of 'Birkbeck: 200 Years of Radical Learning for Working People'! #Birkbeck200

I greatly enjoyed talking with anne mcelvoy on BBC Radio 3's FreeThinking programme about the incredible history of Birkbeck. Listen on Wednesday 18th Jan, 22.00! bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…
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