Estates Development 2023 – 2030

2030 campus artist impression

The Masterplan

This page details the overall estates development works at Birmingham Newman University including a timeline

Edgbaston halls

Time capsule planted at Birmingham Newman University

History was made this week as students and staff gathered to plant a time capsule to commemorate an exciting milestone in a major estate improvement project at Birmingham Newman University.

Drop-in clinics

Birmingham Newman University is committed to keeping everyone informed about the progress of this project.

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All clinics will take place in the main St Chad’s Atrium at Birmingham Newman University.

We sent a letter to local residents in May 2024. This letter explained some of the planned works for summer 2024 & 2025.

Birmingham Newman University is preparing for the demolition of one of its oldest and most storied accommodation blocks, Edgbaston Halls. This block dates back to the construction of Newman College in 1966.

Edgbaston halls of residence

The demolition of the oldest accomodation block at Birmingham Newman University, Edgbaston halls, is moving along swiftly as 90 percent of the building now stands as rubble. 

Jackie and Richard with City Demolition Edgbaston July 2025