Alumni
As a valued member of the Birmingham Newman University alumni community, your connection to us doesn’t end at graduation.
Whether you’re advancing your career, exploring new opportunities, or simply staying in touch, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Your Alumni benefits
20% discounted Postgraduate study
Thinking about further study? As a Birmingham Newman graduate, you may be eligible for a 20% discount on a full Master’s degree programme*.
To be awarded an Alumni discount for a Master’s Degree, you must fulfil the following criteria:
- Have achieved a Birmingham Newman undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree or PGCE
- Be enrolling onto an eligible full-time or part-time Master’s course for the first time in the 2025/26 and 2026/27 academic year (see exclusions below)
- Be a UK, EU or international self-funded student (including those who are in receipt of a postgraduate student loan
- Students who joined Birmingham Newman University in their second or third year of undergraduate study are also eligible.
*Courses exempt from the Alumni discount
The Alumni discount is not open to students wishing to enrol on the following courses:
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses
- PGCE
- MSc in Adult Nursing or MSc Mental Health Nursing
- Postgraduate Certificates
- Postgraduate Diplomas
- Graduate Diplomas
Careers and employability support
Continue to access expert guidance from our Careers team – including CV advice, interview preparation, and job search support – for up to three years after graduation.
Library membership discount
Enjoy continued access to the St Chad’s Library, at a discounted rate, so you can keep learning and exploring long after your final assignment.
Sports centre discount
Alumni are welcome to make use of the facilities at Newman University Sports Centre. There is a special reduced Alumni rate for use of the Fitness Suite.
Transcripts, certificates, verifications & references
Replacement Certificates
If your award is validated by Birmingham Newman University and you misplace your award certificate or require a duplicate copy, you can order one on our Payment Portal:
We recommend that you check your award certificate/validating institution before ordering. If you have any questions about your award certificate, please contact the Graduation team: graduation@newman.ac.uk.
If your programme is validated by the University of Leicester you will need to contact the University of Leicester: transcripts@le.ac.uk.
Transcripts
You can request a copy of your final academic transcript through the Payment Portal.
If you need any further information about your transcript, or have any questions, please contact the Assessments team: assessments@newman.ac.uk.
University Reference
A formal letter confirming the date you completed your award, as shown on your final academic transcript, can be provided by contacting registry@newman.ac.uk.
Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR)
Your time at Birmingham Newman was about more than just your degree – it was a journey of personal and academic growth. The Higher Education Achievement Report (HEAR) helps you capture and share that full experience.
What is the HEAR?
The HEAR is an official, digital document that records your academic results alongside your wider achievements at Birmingham Newman. It includes:
- Module results
- Awards and prizes
- Volunteering and leadership roles
- Extracurricular activities formally recognised by the University
It’s a comprehensive way to present your full university experience to employers, postgraduate institutions, and professional bodies.
Why it matters
In a competitive job market, your story matters. The HEAR gives you a verified, detailed record of your time at Birmingham Newman – helping you demonstrate not just what you studied, but how you contributed and grew as a person.
Accessing your HEAR
If you graduated from 2014 onwards, you can access your HEAR through our secure online platform, Gradintelligence. You’ll have received an activation email during your final year – but if you need help accessing your account, we’re here to support you.
Need help?
If you have questions about your HEAR or need assistance retrieving your report, please contact our HEAR Support Team at: hear@newman.ac.uk
Get involved – support future generations at Birmingham Newman
As a graduate of Birmingham Newman University, you’re part of a lifelong community. Your journey doesn’t end at graduation – in fact, it’s just the beginning.
By sharing your time, experience, and enthusiasm, you can help inspire and support the next generation of students. There are many ways to get involved – whether it’s volunteering at events, offering career insights, or simply spreading the word about Birmingham Newman.
Open Day volunteers
Our Open Days and Open Evenings welcome hundreds of prospective students and their families to campus.
These events are a chance for visitors to discover what makes Birmingham Newman special – and who better to share that than our alumni?
We’re looking for graduates who can:
- Chat with prospective students and parents
- Share their experiences of studying at Birmingham Newman
- Help us showcase the university community
Next Open Day
- Saturday 4 October 2025
- 10am to 3pm
If you can spare a couple of hours to join us, we’d love to hear from you.
- Contact: marketing@newman.ac.uk.
Share your story
Career case studies
Your journey after Birmingham Newman can inspire others. We use alumni case studies to highlight the diverse paths our graduates take – helping current students and fellow alumni explore their own career options.
Guest talks
Would you be happy to speak to current students about your career? Sharing your story – from your time at Birmingham Newman to where you are now – can be incredibly motivating:
- Contact: marketing@newman.ac.uk
Alumni profiles: Terms and Conditions of use
1. Use of Submitted Information
Your submitted profile information will be held securely by the Alumni Office and will be processed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998.
By submitting an Alumni Profile, you are agreeing that your information will be stored on your record on our alumni database. The University reserves the right to edit any or all of your submitted profile content for reasons of accuracy, appropriate use or editorial needs.
Submission of your information confirms your agreement that part(s) or all of your edited Alumni Profile and/or your submitted profile picture can be used by the University for promotional and or/marketing purposes in print or online. The Alumni Office will endeavour to contact you before we use your content in any material to ensure that your information is up-to-date, accurate and to gain final consent for use.
2. Your Responsibilities
It is your responsibility to ensure that the content that you submit is accurate and not inflammatory, racist, sexist, homophobic, abusive or likely to offend.
3. Disclaimer
The University is under no obligation to publish in print or online, any submitted profile content.
The University has a responsibility under the Data Protection Act 1998 to process personal data accurately. This means we will from time to time contact you to establish continuing accuracy of your profile. We reserve the right to remove your profile if we believe it is no longer accurate or is inappropriate for publication.
If you do not agree to our Terms and Conditions, please do not submit an Alumni Profile.
If you have any questions relating to Alumni Profiles, please contact:
Birmingham Newman University Alumni Association,
Birmingham Newman University,
Genners Lane,
Bartley Green,
Birmingham,
B32 3NT
T: +44 (0)121 476 1181 ext 2515
Employ or mentor a Graduate
Job opportunities
If your organisation is hiring, why not consider a Birmingham Newman graduate? We’ll share your vacancy on our job boards and help connect you with talented, motivated candidates.
Work placements
Could your business offer a short-term placement to a student? Work placements provide valuable real-world experience and help students build confidence and skills — while bringing fresh ideas to your team.
- Contact: careers@newman.ac.uk