The Archaeology Society organises lectures, field visits and social activities. Set up in 1995 to organise field-trips, lectures and other events for students on the BA History and Archaeology , it has since organised visits to a number of archaeological sites and have welcomed many eminent lecturers to the College. Birkbeck Students' Union has a Junior Common Room, with a counter for hot and cold snacks, and a bar. There is also a College 'Dining Club' for evening meals. Students are able to join other members of their class, whether to chat over an early evening bite to eat, or for drinks after lectures.
Students usually find that the support of their classmates is a great help during part-time study.
The Students' Union provides nursery facilities for the children students. The Union also provides a counselling service, enabling students to discuss problems confidentially. London University Students' Union Students are automatically members of the University of London Union . The Union building is immediately next door to Birkbeck. It has a large refectory and bar, and many other facilities, including an indoor heated swimming pool, squash courts, badminton court and gymnasium.