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| name = Birmingham Newman University |
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| caption = Coat of Arms<br>Newman University |
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| motto = {{lang-la|Ex Umbris in Veritatem}} |
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| mottoeng = From the shadows to the truth |
| mottoeng = From the shadows to the truth |
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| established = {{Start date|1968}} |
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| type = [[Public university|Public]] |
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| religious_affiliation = [[Roman Catholic]] |
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| vice_chancellor = Professor Jackie Dunne<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/about-us/governance/university-leadership-team/| title= University Leadership Team | date= 26 September 2017 | publisher=Newman University | access-date=3 March 2020}}</ref> |
| vice_chancellor = Professor Jackie Dunne<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/about-us/governance/university-leadership-team/| title= University Leadership Team | date= 26 September 2017 | publisher=Newman University | access-date=3 March 2020}}</ref> |
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| city = [[Birmingham]] |
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| country = England |
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| campus = Suburban |
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| former_names = Newman College of Higher Education<br />Newman University College |
| former_names = Newman College of Higher Education<br />Newman University College |
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'''Newman University''' is a [[public university]] based in the suburb of [[Bartley Green]] in Birmingham, England. The university was founded in 1968 as Newman College of Higher Education. From 2008 to 2013, it was known as Newman University College, gaining full university status in 2013. |
'''Birmingham Newman University''' is a [[public university]] based in the suburb of [[Bartley Green]] in Birmingham, England. The university was founded in 1968 as Newman College of Higher Education. From 2008 to 2013, it was known as Newman University College, gaining full university status in 2013. From 2013 to 2023, it was known as Newman University and Birmingham Newman University in 2023. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The university is named after the 19th-century religious figure [[John Henry Newman]], who had strong links with the city of Birmingham as an [[Oratory of Saint Philip Neri|Oratorian]] and a member of the [[Birmingham Oratory]]. His view of a university was of a scholarly community wherein the focus should be on training the mind to think rather than the simple diffusion of knowledge.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/about-us/467|title=About Us|date=26 September 2017 }}</ref> |
The university is named after the 19th-century religious figure [[John Henry Newman]], who had strong links with the city of Birmingham as an [[Oratory of Saint Philip Neri|Oratorian]] and a member of the [[Birmingham Oratory]]. His view of a university was of a scholarly community wherein the focus should be on training the mind to think rather than the simple diffusion of knowledge.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/about-us/467|title=About Us|date=26 September 2017 }}</ref> |
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In 1965, the Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham, [[George Dwyer|George Patrick Dwyer]], donated land in Bartley Green that was once the site of Athol House Farm for the purposes of building a teacher training college. In 1966, while under construction, the college appointed Simon Quinlan as its first principal and Joe Blackledge as vice principal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/files/heritage/68-77.pdf|title=The History of Newman University, 1968–1977|date=June 2017|website=Newman University, Birmingham|access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref> At its opening, the college was the first mixed-gender institution under lay control. The college accepted its first group of 182 students in 1968. |
In 1965, the Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham, [[George Dwyer|George Patrick Dwyer]], donated land in Bartley Green that was once the site of Athol House Farm for the purposes of building a teacher training college. In 1966, while under construction, the college appointed Simon Quinlan as its first principal and Joe Blackledge as vice principal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/files/heritage/68-77.pdf|title=The History of Newman University, 1968–1977|date=June 2017|website=Newman University, Birmingham|access-date=21 June 2017|archive-date=20 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171120070548/http://www.newman.ac.uk/files/heritage/68-77.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> At its opening, the college was the first mixed-gender institution under lay control. The college accepted its first group of 182 students in 1968. |
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Initially, the college's degree qualifications were awarded by [[University of Birmingham]]. In 1983, under threat of closure, the college entered into an agreement with nearby [[Westhill College]] to share facilities. This relationship ended abruptly in 1998 when [[Coventry University]] started to award all degrees and Westhill College was absorbed into the University of Birmingham.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/files/heritage/98-07.pdf|title=History of Newman University, 1998–2007|year=2016|website=Newman University, Birmingham|access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref> Between 2003 and 2008, the [[University of Leicester]] validated all degrees at the college.<ref name=":0" /> The Privy Council gave the institution degree-awarding powers in 2007 finally marking the institution's independence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/709/prestigious-award-for-newman|title=PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR NEWMAN – Newman University, Birmingham|website=newman.ac.uk|access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref> |
Initially, the college's degree qualifications were awarded by [[University of Birmingham]]. In 1983, under threat of closure, the college entered into an agreement with nearby [[Westhill College]] to share facilities. This relationship ended abruptly in 1998 when [[Coventry University]] started to award all degrees and Westhill College was absorbed into the University of Birmingham.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/files/heritage/98-07.pdf|title=History of Newman University, 1998–2007|year=2016|website=Newman University, Birmingham|access-date=21 June 2017|archive-date=21 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921192551/http://www.newman.ac.uk/files/heritage/98-07.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> Between 2003 and 2008, the [[University of Leicester]] validated all degrees at the college.<ref name=":0" /> The Privy Council gave the institution degree-awarding powers in 2007 finally marking the institution's independence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/709/prestigious-award-for-newman|title=PRESTIGIOUS AWARD FOR NEWMAN – Newman University, Birmingham|website=newman.ac.uk|access-date=21 June 2017|archive-date=21 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921144608/http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/709/prestigious-award-for-newman|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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Between the years 2000 and 2008, the college expanded, student numbers increasing by 112%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.guildhe.ac.uk/blog/newman-university-college-appoints-new-principal/|title=Newman University College Appoints New Principal|website=guildhe.ac.uk|access-date=20 July 2017}}</ref><mapframe latitude="52.4332" longitude="-1.9944" zoom="16" width="200" height="300" align="right"> |
Between the years 2000 and 2008, the college expanded, student numbers increasing by 112%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.guildhe.ac.uk/blog/newman-university-college-appoints-new-principal/|title=Newman University College Appoints New Principal|website=guildhe.ac.uk|date=25 June 2009 |access-date=20 July 2017}}</ref><mapframe latitude="52.4332" longitude="-1.9944" zoom="16" width="200" height="300" align="right"> |
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</mapframe>[[File:Newman campus, c. 1998.png|alt=Newman College of Higher Education Campus, c. 1998|thumb|Newman College of Higher Education Campus, c. 1998]] |
</mapframe>[[File:Newman campus, c. 1998.png|alt=Newman College of Higher Education Campus, c. 1998|thumb|Newman College of Higher Education Campus, c. 1998]] |
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Originally called Newman College of Higher Education, the college was established as a centre for the training of teachers for local primary and secondary schools.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/0b4bc994-3e6c-4082-87b0-618ffcac9c3a|title=The Discovery Service|last=Archives|first=The National|publisher=Government of the United Kingdom|access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref> The institution changed its name to Newman University College in January 2008 and to Newman University in |
Originally called Newman College of Higher Education, the college was established as a centre for the training of teachers for local primary and secondary schools.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/0b4bc994-3e6c-4082-87b0-618ffcac9c3a|title=The Discovery Service|last=Archives|first=The National|publisher=Government of the United Kingdom|access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref> The institution changed its name to Newman University College in January 2008, to Newman University in 2013 and to Birmingham Newman University in 2023.<ref name="post">{{cite web|url=http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/local-news/city-college-wins-right-grant-3967526|title=City college wins right to grant degrees|date=7 September 2007|work=Birmingham Post|author=Naqvi Shahid|access-date=2 June 2008}}</ref><ref name="hesanote">{{cite web|url=http://www.hesa.ac.uk/content/view/2396/141/#notes200708|title=Note No. 2, Notes to tables 2007/08|publisher=Higher Education Statistics Agency|access-date=26 August 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130108111811/http://www.hesa.ac.uk/content/view/2396/141/#notes200708|archive-date=8 January 2013}}</ref><ref name="Bham Post_1">{{cite web|url=http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/news/local-news/20m-library-opened-birminghams-newman-3907493|title=£20m library opened at Birmingham's Newman University|date=8 February 2013|work=Birmingham Post|access-date=15 February 2013}}</ref> Upon receiving university status, then principal, Professor Peter Lutzeier, commented 'it has been a long road to get here but achieving full university status provides welcome recognition for the quality of Newman's courses, graduates and staff'.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-21339338|title=Newman University College becomes Birmingham's fifth university|date=6 February 2013|work=BBC News|access-date=20 July 2017}}</ref> |
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== Student population == |
== Student population == |
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In 2005, nearly half of the institution's students were from low-participation groups and 28% from low-participation neighbourhoods.<ref name="MacLeod">{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/education/2005/nov/01/highereducationprofile.highereducation|title=Pamela Taylor: Faith in the future|last=MacLeod|first=Donald|date=1 November 2005|work=The Guardian|access-date=21 June 2017|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> In 2016, according to the analysis in ''[[The Sunday Times]]'', Newman had the third highest working class intake, the second highest state school intake of all universities in the UK. The same survey showed that 1 in 3 of Newman's students is a mature student.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Accounts/Ends46/0001110346_AC_20160731_E_C.pdf|title=Newman University, Accounts, 2016/17|year=2016|website=Charity Commission|access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref>[[File:Newman-University-Library.jpg|thumb|Newman University |
In 2005, nearly half of the institution's students were from low-participation groups and 28% from low-participation neighbourhoods.<ref name="MacLeod">{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/education/2005/nov/01/highereducationprofile.highereducation|title=Pamela Taylor: Faith in the future|last=MacLeod|first=Donald|date=1 November 2005|work=The Guardian|access-date=21 June 2017|issn=0261-3077}}</ref> In 2016, according to the analysis in ''[[The Sunday Times]]'', Newman had the third highest working class intake, the second highest state school intake of all universities in the UK. The same survey showed that 1 in 3 of Newman's students is a mature student.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Accounts/Ends46/0001110346_AC_20160731_E_C.pdf|title=Newman University, Accounts, 2016/17|year=2016|website=Charity Commission|access-date=21 June 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201101706/http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Accounts/Ends46/0001110346_AC_20160731_E_C.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>[[File:Newman-University-Library.jpg|thumb|Birmingham Newman University, Library]][[File:Newman University, Campus Map.jpg|alt=Map, Newman|thumb|Map of Birmingham Newman University]] |
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==Campus== |
==Campus== |
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The university campus is located in [[Bartley Green]] about {{convert|8|mi|km|1}} south-west of the city centre. It overlooks the [[Bartley Reservoir]]. |
The university campus is located in [[Bartley Green]] about {{convert|8|mi|km|1}} south-west of the city centre. It overlooks the [[Bartley Reservoir]]. |
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The campus is designed around a series of inner quadrangles near academic, administrative, and pastoral buildings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/about-us/3036/campus-art|title=Campus Art|publisher=Newman University|access-date=30 July 2014}}</ref> The buildings on campus are named after people with a local historical significance and/or an educational significance to Newman University. The quads are named after women who have made a significant contribution to Birmingham and the Halls of Residence are named after places of significance to [[John Henry Newman]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/contact/3186/campus-map|title=Campus Map – Newman University, Birmingham|website=newman.ac.uk|access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref> Much of the Campus dates back to the original foundation of the college in the 1960s interspersed with more recent developments.[[File:Christmas Tree, Atrium Cafe, Newman University, Birmingham.jpg|thumb|Christmas 2016, Atrium, Newman University, Birmingham]]<gallery caption="Newman University |
The campus is designed around a series of inner quadrangles near academic, administrative, and pastoral buildings.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/about-us/3036/campus-art|title=Campus Art|publisher=Newman University|access-date=30 July 2014}}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The buildings on campus are named after people with a local historical significance and/or an educational significance to Birmingham Newman University. The quads are named after women who have made a significant contribution to Birmingham and the Halls of Residence are named after places of significance to [[John Henry Newman]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/contact/3186/campus-map|title=Campus Map – Newman University, Birmingham|website=newman.ac.uk|access-date=21 June 2017|archive-date=8 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170608005832/http://www.newman.ac.uk/contact/3186/campus-map|url-status=dead}}</ref> Much of the Campus dates back to the original foundation of the college in the 1960s interspersed with more recent developments.[[File:Christmas Tree, Atrium Cafe, Newman University, Birmingham.jpg|thumb|Christmas 2016, Atrium, Newman University, Birmingham]]<gallery caption="Birmingham Newman University, Campus"> |
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File:Newman University, entrance.jpg|St Chad's Building |
File:Newman University, entrance.jpg|St Chad's Building |
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File:Campus Quad.jpg|Campus Quad |
File:Campus Quad.jpg|Campus Quad |
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File:Halls of Residence, Newman.jpg|Halls of Residence |
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File:Newman University.JPG|The Globe |
File:Newman University.JPG|The Globe |
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</gallery>St Mary's Chapel is located in the middle of the campus and offers chaplaincy support to those of any faith and spaces for religious exercise or contemplation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/freshers/1845/chaplaincy|title=Chaplaincy|publisher=Newman University|access-date=30 July 2014}}</ref> In 2016, the chapel was refurbished and a large extension added to the south side of the building to provide additional teaching spaces.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fellowsconsultants.co.uk/projects/julian-norwich-newman-university-birmingham/|title = Julian of Norwich, Newman University, Birmingham}}</ref>[[File:St Mary's, Newman.jpg|thumb|St Mary's Chapel interior]] |
</gallery>St Mary's Chapel is located in the middle of the campus and offers chaplaincy support to those of any faith and spaces for religious exercise or contemplation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/freshers/1845/chaplaincy|title=Chaplaincy|publisher=Newman University|access-date=30 July 2014}}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> In 2016, the chapel was refurbished and a large extension added to the south side of the building to provide additional teaching spaces.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fellowsconsultants.co.uk/projects/julian-norwich-newman-university-birmingham/|title = Julian of Norwich, Newman University, Birmingham}}</ref>[[File:St Mary's, Newman.jpg|thumb|St Mary's Chapel interior]] |
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Students have a number of choices for where to eat on Campus in addition to shops and takeaway restaurants on Genners Lane. The Sanctuary acts as the main refectory where hot and cold meals are served throughout the day.<ref>http://www.newman.ac.uk/freshers/1854/sanctuary-and-atrium-cafes {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> The Senses Bar is on the northern side of the campus<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web|url= |
Students have a number of choices for where to eat on Campus in addition to shops and takeaway restaurants on Genners Lane. The Sanctuary acts as the main refectory where hot and cold meals are served throughout the day.<ref>http://www.newman.ac.uk/freshers/1854/sanctuary-and-atrium-cafes {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> The Senses Bar is on the northern side of the campus<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web|url=https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/food-and-drink/|title=Food and Drink - Birmingham Newman University}}</ref> The Atrium cafe serves [[Starbucks]] coffee and other snacks on the south side of campus.<ref name="ReferenceA"/>[[File:Newman Statue021.jpg|thumb|Statue of John Henry Newman]]In 2013, the university invested £20 million in developing parts of the campus, including a new library and entrance named the St Chad Building.<ref name="newman.ac.uk">{{cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/about-us/2487/campus-development|title=Campus Development|publisher=Newman University|access-date=30 July 2014|archive-date=23 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140723151131/http://www.newman.ac.uk/about-us/2487/campus-development|url-status=dead}}</ref> These were opened by Olympic athlete Kristian Thomas and nominated for the Education category BD Architect of the Year Award, 2012.<ref name="newman.ac.uk" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/alumni/3428/st-chad-building-opening-ceremony|title=St Chad Building Opening Ceremony|publisher=Newman University|access-date=30 July 2014|archive-date=8 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808051817/http://www.newman.ac.uk/alumni/3428/st-chad-building-opening-ceremony|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="Newman University, Birmingham">{{cite web|last1=Glenn Howells Architects|title=Glenn Howells Projects|url=http://www.glennhowells.co.uk/content/education/104/0/10|website=Glenn Howells Architects|access-date=14 September 2014|archive-date=14 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140914201515/http://www.glennhowells.co.uk/content/education/104/0/10|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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In September 2014 and 2017, the university received the Gold Award for Eco Campus.<ref>http://moodle.loreus.com</ref><ref name="adp-architecture.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.adp-architecture.com/blog/construction-exposed-at-newman-university |title=Construction work exposed at Newman University {{!}} Blog {{!}} ADP: Architecture |website=www.adp-architecture.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170603172630/http://www.adp-architecture.com/blog/construction-exposed-at-newman-university |archive-date=2017-06-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/5239/newman-reaccredited-with-eco-campus-gold-award|title=Newman reaccredited with Eco Campus Gold Award – Newman University, Birmingham|website=newman.ac.uk|date=17 October 2017|access-date=8 November 2017}}</ref> |
In September 2014 and 2017, the university received the Gold Award for Eco Campus.<ref>{{nonspecific|date=July 2024}}{{Cite web |url=http://moodle.loreus.com/ |title=EcoCampus Main Page |access-date=21 June 2017 |archive-date=2 September 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902100523/http://moodle.loreus.com/ |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="adp-architecture.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.adp-architecture.com/blog/construction-exposed-at-newman-university |title=Construction work exposed at Newman University {{!}} Blog {{!}} ADP: Architecture |website=www.adp-architecture.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170603172630/http://www.adp-architecture.com/blog/construction-exposed-at-newman-university |archive-date=2017-06-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/5239/newman-reaccredited-with-eco-campus-gold-award|title=Newman reaccredited with Eco Campus Gold Award – Newman University, Birmingham|website=newman.ac.uk|date=17 October 2017|access-date=8 November 2017}}</ref> |
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At the north side of the Campus is the Newman Health and Wellbeing Centre. Opened in 2016, the centre offers counselling services to students and local residents as well as a range of outreach activities.<ref> |
At the north side of the Campus is the Newman Health and Wellbeing Centre. Opened in 2016, the centre offers counselling services to students and local residents as well as a range of outreach activities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newmanhealthwellbeing.org/|title=Newman Health and Wellbeing – Improving the health and wellbeing of individuals within the West Midlands}}</ref> |
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The new 104-room Cofton Halls of Residence were completed at the end of 2017.<ref>{{Citation|last=Newman University – Birmingham|title=Newman University – Brand New Accommodation|date=31 October 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzlkrOJrgQM|access-date=8 November 2017}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fellowsconsultants.co.uk/projects/halls-of-residence-student-accommodation-and-sturge-refurbishment-newman-university/|title=Newman University |
The new 104-room Cofton Halls of Residence were completed at the end of 2017.<ref>{{Citation|last=Newman University – Birmingham|title=Newman University – Brand New Accommodation|date=31 October 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzlkrOJrgQM|access-date=8 November 2017}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead Youtube links|date=February 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://fellowsconsultants.co.uk/projects/halls-of-residence-student-accommodation-and-sturge-refurbishment-newman-university/|title=Newman University – Halls of Residence, Student Accommodation and Sturge Refurbishment – Fellows Construction Consultants}}</ref> |
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=== Sports facilities === |
=== Sports facilities === |
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Newman's Sports Centre is situated in the Edwards Building at the northern edge of the Campus. The gymnasium is complete with a full cardio and sports performance suite with two Olympic lifting platforms. The centre has squash and badminton court facilities. All facilities are open to the local community as well as students and staff from the university.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/sport/408|title=Sports Centre – Newman University, Birmingham|website=newman.ac.uk|access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref> |
Newman's Sports Centre is situated in the Edwards Building at the northern edge of the Campus. The gymnasium is complete with a full cardio and sports performance suite with two Olympic lifting platforms. The centre has squash and badminton court facilities. All facilities are open to the local community as well as students and staff from the university.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/sport/408|title=Sports Centre – Newman University, Birmingham|website=newman.ac.uk|access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref> |
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Beyond the centre, there is a third-generation all-weather pitch that was originally opened in 2008 and then upgraded in April 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/1114/newman-sports-all-weather-pitch|title=Newman Sports All Weather Pitch – Newman University, Birmingham|website=newman.ac.uk|access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/NUSportsCentre/status/856586089020174336|title=Our new 3G Sports pitch is.... NOW OPEN!!!! #football #Bartleygreen #Birminghampic.twitter.com/srqremHpA3|last=Centre|first=Newman Sports|date=24 April 2017|website=@NUSportsCentre|access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=May 2018}} The pitch was officially opened by former [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] and England striker [[Darius Vassell]] and Premier League official and Newman alumna [[Sian Massey-Ellis]]. The pitch was part of a collaboration between the university and the [[Football Foundation]] to increase local participation in sports.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/5213/new-3g-artificial-grass-pitch-opened-at-newman-university-birmingham-by-da|title=New 3G Artificial Grass Pitch opened at Newman University, Birmingham by Darius Vassell and Sian Massey-Ellis, MBE to boost grassroots sport |
Beyond the centre, there is a third-generation all-weather pitch that was originally opened in 2008 and then upgraded in April 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/1114/newman-sports-all-weather-pitch|title=Newman Sports All Weather Pitch – Newman University, Birmingham|website=newman.ac.uk|access-date=21 June 2017|archive-date=21 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921144726/http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/1114/newman-sports-all-weather-pitch|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/NUSportsCentre/status/856586089020174336|title=Our new 3G Sports pitch is.... NOW OPEN!!!! #football #Bartleygreen #Birminghampic.twitter.com/srqremHpA3|last=Centre|first=Newman Sports|date=24 April 2017|website=@NUSportsCentre|access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=May 2018}} The pitch was officially opened by former [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]] and England striker [[Darius Vassell]] and Premier League official and Newman alumna [[Sian Massey-Ellis]]. The pitch was part of a collaboration between the university and the [[Football Foundation]] to increase local participation in sports.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/5213/new-3g-artificial-grass-pitch-opened-at-newman-university-birmingham-by-da|title=New 3G Artificial Grass Pitch opened at Newman University, Birmingham by Darius Vassell and Sian Massey-Ellis, MBE to boost grassroots sport|website=Newman University, Birmingham|access-date=21 September 2017|archive-date=21 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170921144602/http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/5213/new-3g-artificial-grass-pitch-opened-at-newman-university-birmingham-by-da|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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The sports hall plays host to the university sports teams and is sometimes used as an examination venue. |
The sports hall plays host to the university sports teams and is sometimes used as an examination venue. |
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=== Campus art === |
=== Campus art === |
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The campus has a number of artworks. A piece entitled 'The Globe', designed by Planet Art in nearby [[West Bromwich]], was installed outside of the new library building in May 2012. 'The Globe' includes quotations from John Henry Newman on faithfulness and commitment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/about-us/3164/the-globe?1=m|title=The Globe|publisher=Newman University|access-date=30 July 2014}}</ref> A statue of John Henry Newman, designed and created by [[Tim Tolkien]], is in the Ryland Quad of the campus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/about-us/3036/campus-art|title=Newman University|access-date=30 July 2014}}</ref> |
The campus has a number of artworks. A piece entitled 'The Globe', designed by Planet Art in nearby [[West Bromwich]], was installed outside of the new library building in May 2012. 'The Globe' includes quotations from John Henry Newman on faithfulness and commitment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/about-us/3164/the-globe?1=m|title=The Globe|publisher=Newman University|access-date=30 July 2014|archive-date=8 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808051813/http://www.newman.ac.uk/about-us/3164/the-globe?1=m|url-status=dead}}</ref> A statue of John Henry Newman, designed and created by [[Tim Tolkien]], is in the Ryland Quad of the campus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/about-us/3036/campus-art|title=Newman University|access-date=30 July 2014}}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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=== Campus Development === |
=== Campus Development === |
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[[File:OxfordHall.png|alt=Oxford Hall building, Newman University|thumb|Academic Offices in Oxford Hall]] |
[[File:OxfordHall.png|alt=Oxford Hall building, Newman University|thumb|Academic Offices in Oxford Hall]] |
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[[File:St Hilda Atrium.png|thumb|Atrium, St Hilda Building]] |
[[File:St Hilda Atrium.png|thumb|Atrium, St Hilda Building]] |
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The total development, costing £70m, was the subject of an argument between local councillors. Fiona Williams (Lab) criticised the generic nature of the building designs. She stated 'we seem to be having a lot of off-the-shelf design in the city. We need a little more imagination'. Her rival, Douglas Osborn (Con) defended the designs claiming 'the site has character...any extras would end up being paid for by the young people through the fees'. One council official claimed the designs were 'crisp and modern' and in keeping with surrounding buildings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.builtenvironmenthub.org/news/news/regional-news/go-ahead-for-newman-university-campus-expansion/|title=Go ahead for Newman University campus expansion|website=builtenvironmenthub.org|access-date=7 July 2017}}</ref> |
The total development, costing £70m, was the subject of an argument between local councillors. Fiona Williams (Lab) criticised the generic nature of the building designs. She stated 'we seem to be having a lot of off-the-shelf design in the city. We need a little more imagination'. Her rival, Douglas Osborn (Con) defended the designs claiming 'the site has character...any extras would end up being paid for by the young people through the fees'. One council official claimed the designs were 'crisp and modern' and in keeping with surrounding buildings.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.builtenvironmenthub.org/news/news/regional-news/go-ahead-for-newman-university-campus-expansion/|title=Go ahead for Newman University campus expansion|website=builtenvironmenthub.org|access-date=7 July 2017}}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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In 2021, the university began work developing teaching spaces for new courses in Nursing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nursing |url=https://www.newman.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/nursing/ |access-date=2022-03-03 |website=Newman University, Birmingham |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
In 2021, the university began work developing teaching spaces for new courses in Nursing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nursing |url=https://www.newman.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/nursing/ |access-date=2022-03-03 |website=Newman University, Birmingham |language=en-GB}}</ref> |
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[[File:The Atrium, Newman University, Birmingham.jpg|thumb|Open Day, 2017, St Chad Atrium, Newman University, Birmingham]] |
[[File:The Atrium, Newman University, Birmingham.jpg|thumb|Open Day, 2017, St Chad Atrium, Newman University, Birmingham]] |
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The university is governed by the University Council and the Senate, while day-to-day running is by the university leadership team.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Governance and Management – Newman University, Birmingham|url=https://www.newman.ac.uk/about-us/governance/university-leadership-team/ |
The university is governed by the University Council and the Senate, while day-to-day running is by the university leadership team.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Governance and Management – Newman University, Birmingham|url=https://www.newman.ac.uk/about-us/governance/university-leadership-team/|access-date=22 November 2021|website=newman.ac.uk|date=26 September 2017 }}</ref> As of November 2021, the university leadership team was: |
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* Professor Jackie Dunne, Vice-Chancellor |
* Professor Jackie Dunne, Vice-Chancellor |
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==Academic profile== |
==Academic profile== |
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[[File:Bears Newman.jpg|thumb|Graduate bears, Newman University |
[[File:Bears Newman.jpg|thumb|Graduate bears, Birmingham Newman University]] |
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[[File:Foundation Day Celebrations, 2015.jpg|thumb|Foundation Day Celebrations, 2015]] |
[[File:Foundation Day Celebrations, 2015.jpg|thumb|Foundation Day Celebrations, 2015]] |
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Newman was given taught degree awarding powers in September 2007<ref name=post/> and full university status in 2013.<ref name="Bham Post_1"/> In It offers a wide range of undergraduate and [[postgraduate education|postgraduate]] degree programmes. In 2016/17, over three quarters of the undergraduate student population at the university was female (2,180 out of a total of 2,830).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hesa.ac.uk/data-and-analysis/students/where-study|title=Where do HE students study? {{!}} HESA|website=www.hesa.ac.uk|language=en|access-date=2018-06-28}}</ref> |
Newman was given taught degree awarding powers in September 2007<ref name=post/> and full university status in 2013.<ref name="Bham Post_1"/> In It offers a wide range of undergraduate and [[postgraduate education|postgraduate]] degree programmes. In 2016/17, over three quarters of the undergraduate student population at the university was female (2,180 out of a total of 2,830).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hesa.ac.uk/data-and-analysis/students/where-study|title=Where do HE students study? {{!}} HESA|website=www.hesa.ac.uk|language=en|access-date=2018-06-28}}</ref> |
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Since inception in 1968 over 13,500 teacher training students have gained qualified teacher status or the equivalent. |
Since inception in 1968 over 13,500 teacher training students have gained qualified teacher status or the equivalent. |
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The university awards postgraduate research degrees (MPhil and PhD) in affiliation with [[Liverpool Hope University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/3895/newman-university-signs-agreement-for-validation-of-phds|title=Newman University signs agreement with Liverpool Hope University for validation of PhDs|publisher=Newman University|access-date=30 July 2014}}</ref> |
The university awards postgraduate research degrees (MPhil and PhD) in affiliation with [[Liverpool Hope University]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/3895/newman-university-signs-agreement-for-validation-of-phds|title=Newman University signs agreement with Liverpool Hope University for validation of PhDs|publisher=Newman University|access-date=30 July 2014|archive-date=23 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140723144932/http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/3895/newman-university-signs-agreement-for-validation-of-phds|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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In 2014, the university was awarded £1.8 million to establish the Science and Religion: Exploring the Spectrum Centre.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/4168/newman-secures-1-8-million-research-funding|title=Newman secures £1.8 million research funding – Newman University, Birmingham|website=newman.ac.uk|access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref> The university secured |
In 2014, the university was awarded £1.8 million to establish the Science and Religion: Exploring the Spectrum Centre.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/4168/newman-secures-1-8-million-research-funding|title=Newman secures £1.8 million research funding – Newman University, Birmingham|website=newman.ac.uk|access-date=21 June 2017|archive-date=10 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010053443/http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/4168/newman-secures-1-8-million-research-funding|url-status=dead}}</ref> The university secured another tranche of funding from HEFCE to explore innovation in the Higher Education sector.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/4783/newman-secures-catalyst-funding|title=Newman secures Catalyst funding – Newman University, Birmingham|website=newman.ac.uk|access-date=21 June 2017}}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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==Reputation and rankings == |
==Reputation and rankings == |
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The university has a consistently high graduate employment rate of around ninety to ninety-five per cent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2011/jul/18/graduate-employment-by-university-and-subject|title=How likely are you to be employed? By university and course|website=The Guardian: How Likely are you to be employed? (2011)|author=Ami Sedghi|date=18 July 2011|access-date=30 July 2014}}</ref> |
The university has a consistently high graduate employment rate of around ninety to ninety-five per cent.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2011/jul/18/graduate-employment-by-university-and-subject|title=How likely are you to be employed? By university and course|website=The Guardian: How Likely are you to be employed? (2011)|author=Ami Sedghi|date=18 July 2011|access-date=30 July 2014}}</ref> |
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Newman was one of only fifteen universities to be awarded a 'High' ranking in the first Which? University Guide. In June 2014, the university was named the safest university for students in Birmingham by the Independent's Complete University Guide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/3904/newman-university-named-the-safest-place-for-a-student-in-birmingham|title=Newman University named the safest place for a student in Birmingham|publisher=Newman University|access-date=30 July 2014}}</ref> The Student Support was nominated for the 'Outstanding Student Services Team' award at the Times Higher Education Awards in 2017. |
Newman was one of only fifteen universities to be awarded a 'High' ranking in the first Which? University Guide. In June 2014, the university was named the safest university for students in Birmingham by the Independent's Complete University Guide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newman.ac.uk/news/3904/newman-university-named-the-safest-place-for-a-student-in-birmingham|title=Newman University named the safest place for a student in Birmingham|publisher=Newman University|access-date=30 July 2014}}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The Student Support was nominated for the 'Outstanding Student Services Team' award at the Times Higher Education Awards in 2017. |
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[[File:2011 Graduation.jpg|thumb|Newman University Graduation, 2011, Symphony Hall, Birmingham]] |
[[File:2011 Graduation.jpg|thumb|Newman University Graduation, 2011, Symphony Hall, Birmingham]] |
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Newman University's teacher training courses received a Good in the most recent Ofsted inspection.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/70266 |title=Ofsted {{!}} Newman University College |website=www.ofsted.gov.uk |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501162419/http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/70266 |archive-date=2013-05-01}}</ref> Many of the university's courses are recognised by professional bodies such as the [[Chartered Management Institute]], BASES and [[British Psychological Society]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bps.org.uk/bpslegacy/ac?CourseType=UG&Search_Type=NC&frmAction=results&Course_IDs_Selected=&StartRow=226 |title=Accredited Courses {{!}} BPS |website=www.bps.org.uk |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518132454/http://www.bps.org.uk/bpslegacy/ac?CourseType=UG&Search_Type=NC&frmAction=results&Course_IDs_Selected=&StartRow=226 |archive-date=2013-05-18}}</ref>[[File:Prof Peter Lutzeier and Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor.jpg|thumb|Professor Peter Lutzeier and Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor at Graduation, 2014]] |
Newman University's teacher training courses received a Good in the most recent Ofsted inspection.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/70266 |title=Ofsted {{!}} Newman University College |website=www.ofsted.gov.uk |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501162419/http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/70266 |archive-date=2013-05-01}}</ref> Many of the university's courses are recognised by professional bodies such as the [[Chartered Management Institute]], BASES and [[British Psychological Society]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bps.org.uk/bpslegacy/ac?CourseType=UG&Search_Type=NC&frmAction=results&Course_IDs_Selected=&StartRow=226 |title=Accredited Courses {{!}} BPS |website=www.bps.org.uk |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518132454/http://www.bps.org.uk/bpslegacy/ac?CourseType=UG&Search_Type=NC&frmAction=results&Course_IDs_Selected=&StartRow=226 |archive-date=2013-05-18}}</ref>[[File:Prof Peter Lutzeier and Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor.jpg|thumb|Professor Peter Lutzeier and Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor at Graduation, 2014]] |
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=== National Student Survey (NSS) === |
=== National Student Survey (NSS) === |
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In 2019, Newman was 1st in Birmingham and 4th in the West Midlands for overall student satisfaction. In 2015, Newman was in the top 25 institutions in the UK for overall satisfaction. In addition, Drama, English Studies and History all scored 100% for 'Overall Satisfaction' and were rated number 1 in the country in their subject areas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Accounts/Ends46/0001110346_AC_20160731_E_C.pdf|title=Newman University, Charity Commission Annual Report, 2016|website=Charity Commission, UK|access-date=21 June 2017}}</ref> |
In 2019, Newman was 1st in Birmingham and 4th in the West Midlands for overall student satisfaction. In 2015, Newman was in the top 25 institutions in the UK for overall satisfaction. In addition, Drama, English Studies and History all scored 100% for 'Overall Satisfaction' and were rated number 1 in the country in their subject areas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Accounts/Ends46/0001110346_AC_20160731_E_C.pdf|title=Newman University, Charity Commission Annual Report, 2016|website=Charity Commission, UK|access-date=21 June 2017|archive-date=1 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201101706/http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Accounts/Ends46/0001110346_AC_20160731_E_C.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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[[File:Academic Staff, Newman University Graduation.jpg|thumb|Academic Staff, Graduation, 2014, Symphony Hall, Birmingham]] |
[[File:Academic Staff, Newman University Graduation.jpg|thumb|Academic Staff, Graduation, 2014, Symphony Hall, Birmingham]] |
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== 50th anniversary, 2018 == |
== 50th anniversary, 2018 == |
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In 2018, the university started a year of celebrations to mark the fiftieth anniversary of its foundation. On 13 February 2018, the university vice chancellor, Professor [[Scott Davidson (academic)|Scott Davidson]], opened the year of events with a drinks reception at the Bartley Green campus. Davidson told visitors<blockquote>It’s incredible to look back over our evolution since we first opened our doors in 1968 as a teacher training college. Whilst we still have a strong reputation within that field, I’m proud that we are now able to offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation degree courses and welcome students and staff of all religions.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.birminghampost.co.uk/business/business-news/newman-university-celebrates-50th-anniversary-14350237|title=Newman University celebrates its 50th anniversary|last=Brown|first=Graeme|date=2018-03-05|work=birminghampost|access-date=2018-06-28}}</ref></blockquote>In attendance were local business leaders, former students and the Archbishop of Birmingham, [[Bernard Longley]]. The university called on its former students to share their memories in an online campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/34265|title=Call for memories to support Newman University's 50th anniversary celebrations {{!}} |
In 2018, the university started a year of celebrations to mark the fiftieth anniversary of its foundation. On 13 February 2018, the university vice chancellor, Professor [[Scott Davidson (academic)|Scott Davidson]], opened the year of events with a drinks reception at the Bartley Green campus. Davidson told visitors<blockquote>It’s incredible to look back over our evolution since we first opened our doors in 1968 as a teacher training college. Whilst we still have a strong reputation within that field, I’m proud that we are now able to offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation degree courses and welcome students and staff of all religions.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.birminghampost.co.uk/business/business-news/newman-university-celebrates-50th-anniversary-14350237|title=Newman University celebrates its 50th anniversary|last=Brown|first=Graeme|date=2018-03-05|work=birminghampost|access-date=2018-06-28}}</ref></blockquote>In attendance were local business leaders, former students and the Archbishop of Birmingham, [[Bernard Longley]]. The university called on its former students to share their memories in an online campaign.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indcatholicnews.com/news/34265|title=Call for memories to support Newman University's 50th anniversary celebrations {{!}} Independent Catholic News (ICN) |website=www.indcatholicnews.com|date=2 February 2018 |language=en|access-date=2018-06-28}}</ref> As part of the celebrations, the university hosted the [[Cathedrals Group]] Choirs Festival.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com/latest-news/news/2018/2/8/choirs-festival-kicks-off-newman-celebrations/|title=Choirs Festival kicks off Newman celebrations {{!}} GBCC|website=www.greaterbirminghamchambers.com|access-date=2018-06-28}}</ref> Rehearsals took place in the university chapel while the final performance was held in Birmingham [[Symphony Hall, Birmingham|Symphony Hall]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newman.ac.uk/news/newman-hosts-successful-cathedrals-group-choirs-festival/|title=Newman hosts successful Cathedrals Group Choirs Festival - Newman University, Birmingham|website=www.newman.ac.uk|date=27 February 2018|language=en-GB|access-date=2018-06-28}}</ref> |
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The university's 'big alumni reunion' was scheduled for August 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newman.ac.uk/about-us/alumni/50th-anniversary/|title=50th Anniversary - Newman University, Birmingham|website=www.newman.ac.uk|date=5 January 2018 |language=en-GB|access-date=2018-06-28}}</ref> |
The university's 'big alumni reunion' was scheduled for August 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newman.ac.uk/about-us/alumni/50th-anniversary/|title=50th Anniversary - Newman University, Birmingham|website=www.newman.ac.uk|date=5 January 2018 |language=en-GB|access-date=2018-06-28}}</ref> |
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![]() Coat of Arms Birmingham Newman University | |
Former names | Newman College of Higher Education Newman University College |
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Motto | Latin: Ex Umbris in Veritatem |
Motto in English | From the shadows to the truth |
Typ | Public |
Established | 1968 |
Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Academic affiliations | Cathedrals Group |
Vice-Chancellor | Professor Jackie Dunne[1] |
Students | 2,795 (2019/20)[2] |
Undergraduates | 2,170 (2019/20)[2] |
Postgraduates | 620 (2019/20)[2] |
Standort | , England 52°26′01″N 1°59′38″W / 52.4336°N 1.9938°W |
Campus | Suburban |
Website | newman |
Birmingham Newman University is a public university based in the suburb of Bartley Green in Birmingham, England. The university was founded in 1968 as Newman College of Higher Education. From 2008 to 2013, it was known as Newman University College, gaining full university status in 2013. From 2013 to 2023, it was known as Newman University and Birmingham Newman University in 2023.
History
[edit]The university is named after the 19th-century religious figure John Henry Newman, who had strong links with the city of Birmingham as an Oratorian and a member of the Birmingham Oratory. His view of a university was of a scholarly community wherein the focus should be on training the mind to think rather than the simple diffusion of knowledge.[3]
In 1965, the Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham, George Patrick Dwyer, donated land in Bartley Green that was once the site of Athol House Farm for the purposes of building a teacher training college. In 1966, while under construction, the college appointed Simon Quinlan as its first principal and Joe Blackledge as vice principal.[4] At its opening, the college was the first mixed-gender institution under lay control. The college accepted its first group of 182 students in 1968.
Initially, the college's degree qualifications were awarded by University of Birmingham. In 1983, under threat of closure, the college entered into an agreement with nearby Westhill College to share facilities. This relationship ended abruptly in 1998 when Coventry University started to award all degrees and Westhill College was absorbed into the University of Birmingham.[5] Between 2003 and 2008, the University of Leicester validated all degrees at the college.[5] The Privy Council gave the institution degree-awarding powers in 2007 finally marking the institution's independence.[6]
Between the years 2000 and 2008, the college expanded, student numbers increasing by 112%.[7]
![Newman College of Higher Education Campus, c. 1998](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/Newman_campus%2C_c._1998.png/220px-Newman_campus%2C_c._1998.png)
Originally called Newman College of Higher Education, the college was established as a centre for the training of teachers for local primary and secondary schools.[8] The institution changed its name to Newman University College in January 2008, to Newman University in 2013 and to Birmingham Newman University in 2023.[9][10][11] Upon receiving university status, then principal, Professor Peter Lutzeier, commented 'it has been a long road to get here but achieving full university status provides welcome recognition for the quality of Newman's courses, graduates and staff'.[12]
Student population
[edit]In 2005, nearly half of the institution's students were from low-participation groups and 28% from low-participation neighbourhoods.[13] In 2016, according to the analysis in The Sunday Times, Newman had the third highest working class intake, the second highest state school intake of all universities in the UK. The same survey showed that 1 in 3 of Newman's students is a mature student.[14]
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Campus
[edit]The university campus is located in Bartley Green about 8 miles (12.9 km) south-west of the city centre. It overlooks the Bartley Reservoir.
The campus is designed around a series of inner quadrangles near academic, administrative, and pastoral buildings.[15] The buildings on campus are named after people with a local historical significance and/or an educational significance to Birmingham Newman University. The quads are named after women who have made a significant contribution to Birmingham and the Halls of Residence are named after places of significance to John Henry Newman.[16] Much of the Campus dates back to the original foundation of the college in the 1960s interspersed with more recent developments.
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- Birmingham Newman University, Campus
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St Chad's Building
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Campus Quad
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St Chad Building and Library
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Halls of Residence
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The Globe
St Mary's Chapel is located in the middle of the campus and offers chaplaincy support to those of any faith and spaces for religious exercise or contemplation.[17] In 2016, the chapel was refurbished and a large extension added to the south side of the building to provide additional teaching spaces.[18]
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Students have a number of choices for where to eat on Campus in addition to shops and takeaway restaurants on Genners Lane. The Sanctuary acts as the main refectory where hot and cold meals are served throughout the day.[19] The Senses Bar is on the northern side of the campus[20] The Atrium cafe serves Starbucks coffee and other snacks on the south side of campus.[20]
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In 2013, the university invested £20 million in developing parts of the campus, including a new library and entrance named the St Chad Building.[21] These were opened by Olympic athlete Kristian Thomas and nominated for the Education category BD Architect of the Year Award, 2012.[21][22][23]
In September 2014 and 2017, the university received the Gold Award for Eco Campus.[24][25][26]
At the north side of the Campus is the Newman Health and Wellbeing Centre. Opened in 2016, the centre offers counselling services to students and local residents as well as a range of outreach activities.[27]
The new 104-room Cofton Halls of Residence were completed at the end of 2017.[28][29]
Sports facilities
[edit]Newman's Sports Centre is situated in the Edwards Building at the northern edge of the Campus. The gymnasium is complete with a full cardio and sports performance suite with two Olympic lifting platforms. The centre has squash and badminton court facilities. All facilities are open to the local community as well as students and staff from the university.[30]
Beyond the centre, there is a third-generation all-weather pitch that was originally opened in 2008 and then upgraded in April 2017.[31][32][non-primary source needed] The pitch was officially opened by former Aston Villa and England striker Darius Vassell and Premier League official and Newman alumna Sian Massey-Ellis. The pitch was part of a collaboration between the university and the Football Foundation to increase local participation in sports.[33]
The sports hall plays host to the university sports teams and is sometimes used as an examination venue.
Campus art
[edit]The campus has a number of artworks. A piece entitled 'The Globe', designed by Planet Art in nearby West Bromwich, was installed outside of the new library building in May 2012. 'The Globe' includes quotations from John Henry Newman on faithfulness and commitment.[34] A statue of John Henry Newman, designed and created by Tim Tolkien, is in the Ryland Quad of the campus.[35]
Campus Development
[edit]In 2016, the local council approved the first phase of the university's new Campus development plan. Phase one included a £22 million investment in a new hall of residence, teaching block, social spaces and coffee bar.[36][37] The accommodation blocks are designed as a ribbon of buildings that respond to the natural sweep of the eastern boundary.[25] The new teaching block includes a new lecture theatre, seminar rooms and atrium.[38]
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The total development, costing £70m, was the subject of an argument between local councillors. Fiona Williams (Lab) criticised the generic nature of the building designs. She stated 'we seem to be having a lot of off-the-shelf design in the city. We need a little more imagination'. Her rival, Douglas Osborn (Con) defended the designs claiming 'the site has character...any extras would end up being paid for by the young people through the fees'. One council official claimed the designs were 'crisp and modern' and in keeping with surrounding buildings.[39]
In 2021, the university began work developing teaching spaces for new courses in Nursing.[40]
Organisation and structure
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The university is governed by the University Council and the Senate, while day-to-day running is by the university leadership team.[41] As of November 2021, the university leadership team was:
- Professor Jackie Dunne, Vice-Chancellor
- Professor Peter Childs, Deputy Vice Chancellor
- Andrea Bolshaw, University Secretary & Registrar
- Tony Sharma, Director of Finance & Corporate Services
- Trisha Sterling, Executive Dean, Faculty of Education
- Dr Mohammed Jakhara, Executive Dean, Faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studies
- Giosi Birkett , Director of Human Resources
The university is divided into two faculties – both based on the Bartley Green campus:
- The Faculty of Education
- The Faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studies[42]
Finances
[edit]In 2021, the university's income was £24.1m with an expenditure of £22.1m. Student fees from UK undergraduate and postgraduate students represented £19.4m of the university's income that year.[43]
Academic profile
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Newman was given taught degree awarding powers in September 2007[9] and full university status in 2013.[11] In It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. In 2016/17, over three quarters of the undergraduate student population at the university was female (2,180 out of a total of 2,830).[44]
The university offers degrees in a wide range of subjects and continues to offer teacher training courses. Initial Teacher Education (ITE) is available at both undergraduate level and through the Postgraduate Certificate in Education as well as taught and research-based postgraduate degrees.[45]
Since inception in 1968 over 13,500 teacher training students have gained qualified teacher status or the equivalent.
The university awards postgraduate research degrees (MPhil and PhD) in affiliation with Liverpool Hope University.[46]
In 2014, the university was awarded £1.8 million to establish the Science and Religion: Exploring the Spectrum Centre.[47] The university secured another tranche of funding from HEFCE to explore innovation in the Higher Education sector.[48]
Reputation and rankings
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Complete (2025)[49] | 124 |
Guardian (2024)[50] | 101 |
Times / Sunday Times (2024)[51] | 121 |
Newman University is the fourth ranked of the five universities in Birmingham according to the Complete University Guide, below the University of Birmingham, Aston University, and Birmingham City University.[52]
The university has a consistently high graduate employment rate of around ninety to ninety-five per cent.[53]
Newman was one of only fifteen universities to be awarded a 'High' ranking in the first Which? University Guide. In June 2014, the university was named the safest university for students in Birmingham by the Independent's Complete University Guide.[54] The Student Support was nominated for the 'Outstanding Student Services Team' award at the Times Higher Education Awards in 2017.
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Newman University's teacher training courses received a Good in the most recent Ofsted inspection.[55] Many of the university's courses are recognised by professional bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute, BASES and British Psychological Society.[56]
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National Student Survey (NSS)
[edit]In 2019, Newman was 1st in Birmingham and 4th in the West Midlands for overall student satisfaction. In 2015, Newman was in the top 25 institutions in the UK for overall satisfaction. In addition, Drama, English Studies and History all scored 100% for 'Overall Satisfaction' and were rated number 1 in the country in their subject areas.[57]
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Teaching Excellence Framework
[edit]In the UK government's new teaching assessment exercise, released in June 2017, Newman was awarded a Silver award for its teaching standards.[58] In a mock-TEF exercise performed by the Times Higher Education Supplement, Newman University ranked in ninety-first place and scored strongly on its overall student satisfaction scores (89%).[59]
Research Excellence Framework
[edit]The university has a growing research profile. In 2008, Education, Sport-Related Studies and History made submissions to the Research Assessment Exercise.[60] Most research was found to be 'recognised internationally in terms of originality, significance and rigour'.[61] The university asserted its intention to grow its research profile prior to the next research assessment by attracting 'more staff with an established research interest and publication history and young academics with potential to evolve a significant research profile'.[62] The university made a full submission to the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF).
In the university's strategic plan document in 2014, the university committed itself to 'focus investment on securing a critical mass of academic staff who are engaged in research, practice, or other forms of advanced scholarship' and to 'expand research income streams'.[63]
The university is home to six research centres: the Centre for Science, Knowledge, Belief and Society; the Children, Young People and Family Research Research Centre; the Humanities Research Centre; Newman Research Centre for the Bible and its Reception; Newman Institute of Leadership in Education and the Sport, Physical Activity and Health Research Centre.[64]
Tier 4 visa controversy
[edit]In April 2017, Newman University's license to recruit and teach overseas students was revoked.[65] Vice-Chancellor, Scott Davidson, commented on the government's decision in a published article Times Higher Education Supplement.[65] Professor Davidson noted how 'As a smaller university, we issued less than 20 CASs over the last 12 months, meaning just two rejections was enough to trigger the 10% threshold. This is in contrast with larger universities, which may have several hundred CAS refusals before the 10% threshold is crossed'. The university noted its commitment to regaining Tier 4 powers as soon as possible.[66] Industry observer, Jack Grove, commented that the revocation of the university's Tier 4 licence was a 'ridiculous decision' [67]
50th anniversary, 2018
[edit]In 2018, the university started a year of celebrations to mark the fiftieth anniversary of its foundation. On 13 February 2018, the university vice chancellor, Professor Scott Davidson, opened the year of events with a drinks reception at the Bartley Green campus. Davidson told visitors
It’s incredible to look back over our evolution since we first opened our doors in 1968 as a teacher training college. Whilst we still have a strong reputation within that field, I’m proud that we are now able to offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation degree courses and welcome students and staff of all religions.[68]
In attendance were local business leaders, former students and the Archbishop of Birmingham, Bernard Longley. The university called on its former students to share their memories in an online campaign.[69] As part of the celebrations, the university hosted the Cathedrals Group Choirs Festival.[70] Rehearsals took place in the university chapel while the final performance was held in Birmingham Symphony Hall.[71]
The university's 'big alumni reunion' was scheduled for August 2018.[72]
Events
[edit]Visit of Mother Teresa, 1992
[edit]On 9 September 1992, Mother Teresa visited the college campus with Cardinal Basil Hume and greeted students and staff.[73]
40th anniversary thanksgiving, 2008
[edit]On 21 February 2008, the University College celebrated its fortieth anniversary. The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols presided over the celebration mass in St Mary's Chapel. Staff celebrated the anniversary at the nearby Botanical Gardens.
Papal Visit, 2012
[edit]Students and staff from the university participated in a ceremonial mass held by Pope Benedict XVI at Cofton Park, Birmingham in 2012.[74]
Honorary doctorates
[edit]The university has awarded honorary doctorates to a number of public figures and intellectuals including John Sentamu, Eamon Duffy and Edward Bond.
See also
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