The aim was to create a network of alumni to support Newman’s bid for University status. When that was achieved in 2013, NAF! widened its brief to include cultural and social events. We meet in Birmingham each term to organise events. Since 2013 NAF! members have met up in Bedford; Leeds; Liverpool; London; Manchester; Oxford and York.

See article about NAF! in Engage (2018)

Events for 2025

If you would like further information on any of the events below, please contact Graham direct on: dr.gmcfarlane@ntlworld.com

2025 Dates for your Diaries

1. First NAF! Mingle of 2025:

1 – 4pm at the Cosy Club: Wednesday 5th February

3. ANNUAL INFORMAL MINGLE

WEDNESDAY 17th. SEPTEMBER

1 – 4PM at the COSY CLUB B2 5SN

4. FORMAL CHRISTMAS LUNCH

WEDNESDAY 3rd. DECEMBER

1-4PM in a CENTRAL BIRMINGHAM VENUE tba

let Graham know by the 23rd.NOVEMBER

a. if you want traditional or vegetarian Xmas food

b. if you are coming but not wanting lunch

if you can’t come this year have a great Christmas 2025 & New Year 2026.

‘PAX et CARITAS est HOMINES’

The NAF events and activities are developed and managed by the original Newman Alumni group – the students who first joined Newman in 1968. Any personal information shared with the NAF Group is not part of the regulated Newman University Alumni Association database, and is held on an independent NAF mailing list which is not part of the Newman Alumni Association database.

All activities and events delivered  by NAF! are not official Newman Alumni Association activities.