ABOUT Birkbeck College and University College London

Dr. Birkbeck with a philosophy of educating the artisans and craftsmen about art, science and economics established the Birkbeck College in the year 1823. Though the aims outlined were quite a few, the primary philosophy behind the establishing the entire organization was to foster research oriented education and equip the society with informed and conscious individuals who can help in the structuring a forward looking society. The management and governance of the college is closely supervised by various committees who also form a part of the governing body of the university. The college popularly known as BBK stands proud at the Crown and Anchor Tavern on the Strand in London and is a centre of higher studies in various disciplines and is known to provide quality education in all its spheres. The International Conference on Thinking which is an effort of the Department of Psychological Sciences of the university is going to be an international affair and will draw attendees from far and wide.