News and Events
08/11/2011: Drama Students at ArtsFestNewman University's drama department was represented for the first time at the recent Birmingham ArtsFest, a two-day celebration of artistic happenings of all kinds from across the West Midlands.
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24/10/2011: Irish Diaspora Lecture
Professor Mairtin Mac an Ghaill presents his research into the experiences of Irish people in Birmingham in his inaugural lecture entitled 'Nothing to write home about'
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11/11/2011: Newman University is first university to sign agreement with the Library of Birmingham
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01/10/2011: New Library Opens for Business
Newman's impressive new library opened for business on 30th September. Students now have access to books, journals and electronic resources in a wonderful new building which encompasses additional teaching rooms, individual and group study areas as well as Newman's specialist collections. Relaxing sofas incorporating power sockets allow students to plug in their laptops or ipads and study in a comfortable environment whilst enjoying superb views over Bartley Green reservoir and the Worcestershire countryside beyond.
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11/11/2011: Education:Worthy of its name
Education: Worthy of its name?
As we enter another decade of significant change for education, this seminar series offers a range of responses and insights from leading academics in their respective fields of education.
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17/08/2011: Important information for applicants with Conditional Offers
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15/09/2011: Next step on green path for Newman
Newman University is delighted to have been awarded the silver award from EcoCampus, the environmental award scheme for the higher education sector.
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12/07/2011: Collaborative research project comes to a close
An international collaborative research project between three European universities held its final event on Tuesday 12th July at Newman University, Birmingham.
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10/06/2011: Tuition fees announced for 2012/13
Newman University today announced fees of £4,500 and £8,400 per year for its undergraduate single and combined honours degrees starting in 2012. Four year part-time degrees will cost £4,500 per year, and full-time 3 year degrees £8,400 per year.
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31/05/2011: Indian delegation visit to discuss collaboration
A delegation of 7 senior management personnel from Learning Wings Education Services (India and Dubai) are to visit Newman University this week to share professional practice, negotiate Masters provision and discuss continuing professional development opportunities.
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23/05/2011: Learning transforms Paywand's life and leads to national award
A political refugee from Iraq who made his home in Birmingham is celebrating after winning a national award for adult learners.
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19/05/2011: Excellent graduate employment rate continues
A key indicator of any higher education institution is the employment rate of its graduates, and Newman University can once again boast a great success rate for 2010 leavers. Six months after graduating, over 94% of Newman students available for work are either in employment or have gone on to further study, according to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).
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17/05/2011: Newman launches into international waters
Staff and students at Newman University Birmingham could soon be expanding their international horizons after the Bartley Green-based institution announced plans for a strategic partnership with Caritas Hong Kong.
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12/09/2011: Newman launch new creative campaign
Newman University, Birmingham, recently launched an exciting new advertising campaign to showcase what students can expect when applying to study.
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19/04/2011: Newman students celebrating business awards
Newman University Early Years Education Studies degree student Sue Emeny has reason to celebrate following an award from the Birmingham Best Business Awards 2010 for her organisation, Tiddlywinks Nursery, based in West Heath, Birmingham.
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14/04/2011: Sports students present research at national conference
Three Newman University PE and Sports Studies students had their research accepted for presentation at the 2011 British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Annual Student Conference at the University of Chester on April 12 and 13. They joined more than 400 delegates from across the UK attending the conference – entitled ‘Integrations and Innovations: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Sport and Exercise Science’.
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13/04/2011: It's a Spring Thing - English at Newman
Newman University proudly sponsored the Birmingham Book Festival’s Spring Thing last weekend as part of the thriving English department’s current activity.
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11/04/2011: Funding boost for management training
Newman University has secured funding from West Midlands Business Operations (WMBO) to provide a series of part-funded management and leadership courses for private-sector businesses across the region.
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31/03/2011: Sowing seeds for the future
Climate Week at Newman University saw fruit trees planted on campus as part of Newman’s overall commitment to becoming a greener University. Professor Peter Lutzeier, Principal & Chief Executive at Newman (pictured below), planted the first of the trees.
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30/03/2011: Newman lecturer to give talk in National Trust series
Dr Chris Upton, Senior Lecturer in History at Newman University, is to give the Michael Cadbury Memorial Lecture as the next in a series of talks as part of The National Trust Birmingham Lecture Series 2011.
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29/03/2011: Newman boosts academic team with senior appointments
Newman University has strengthened its academic team with two new senior appointments.
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30/03/2011: New appointment to lead multi-disciplinary approach
Newman University has appointed Professor Mairtin Mac An Ghaill to the newly-created post of Professor of Multi-Professional Education.
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14/03/2011: English Conference a great success
Hosted by the English team at Newman University, 160 pupils from schools and colleges across the region participated in a sixth form conference centred on the theme of ‘The Gothic’ on Friday 11th March.
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03/03/2011: Creative Arts Showcase Day, Saturday 2nd April - book now!
Art, Drama, Media and Music students from Newman University are showcasing their efforts at a day dedicated to celebrating the work that has been produced as part of Newman’s Creative Arts degree courses.
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03/03/2011: Combat climate change together
Plans are well underway at Newman University for Climate Week, which runs from 21st to 27th March. Events are being organised for each day during the week as part of Newman’s overall commitment to becoming a greener institution.
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22/02/2011: Newman build on track
Works continue on £20 million redevelopment project on campus
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08/02/2011: Birmingham Entrepreneur Wins Award for SWEET Success
Birmingham social entrepreneur, Jayne Hulbert, is one of just 20 of the UK’s most exciting and up and coming social entrepreneurs to receive a Level 2 award from UnLtd, the UK’s foundation for social entrepreneurs. Jayne will receive £15,000 to expand her business, the support of a dedicated business support manager and access to a network of professional advisors. Level 2 awards are awarded to individuals with innovative projects that demonstrate scalability and long term growth potential and offer inspirational solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing communities.
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04/02/2011: Speak up and make your opinion count! - The National Student Survey 2011
Monday 24th January saw the launch of the National Student Survey (NSS) 2011 at Newman University. The annual survey, which was first carried out in 2005, gives final-year undergraduates an opportunity to give their opinions on what they liked about their time at Newman as well as things that they felt could have been improved.
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19/01/2011: Carbon reduction scheme at Newman improves campus accessibility
Money saved through carbon reduction initiatives at Newman University has been reinvested in a pick-up truck and gritter to help keep the campus open during adverse weather conditions.
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04/01/2011: Newman University will re-open on Tuesday 4th January 2011
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05/01/2011: Newman redevelopment is well underway
Work is well underway on the £20 million redevelopment of Newman University’s Bartley Green campus.
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