History BA
Welcome
Welcome to History BA at Birmingham Newman University.
We’re looking forward to meeting you all and welcoming you to the programme!
You can contact us any time and details of the year ahead are set out during Welcome.
Juliette Harrisson and Norry LaPorte
Semester 1
Week beginning: 22 September 2025
- Monday: 9am to 12pm
- Thursday: 9am to 11am and 12pm to 3pm
Full details of your individual academic timetable, including Semester 2 timetable which may differ, will be available via your university email calendar after you have completed online enrolment and set up your student login.
All and any questions will be discussed in during Welcome and with your Academic Personal Tutor during the semester.
For first year students, please direct any more pressing questions to the Year Tutor, Dr Norry LaPorte (n.laporte@newman.ac.uk)
- Monday 15 September
- 10am to 12:30pm
- Room DA022
IMPORTANT: Please bring your photo ID with you to complete the ID verification check for Student Finance confirmation.
Overview of induction session
- 10am to 10:30am – Introductions
- 10:30am – ID checks
- 11:00am to 11:30am – Introduction to the programme
- 12pm to 12:10pm – Break
- 12:10pm to 12:45pm – Mini pub quiz
- 12:45pm – Questions
Our core staff is Dr Juliette Harrisson, who specializes in the ancient world and Dr Norry LaPorte, who specialises in the modern European history and its relationship with the wider world.
Dr. Juliette Harrisson is the co-programme lead and a specialist in Ancient History, with a focus on Roman period myth and religion and the reception of the ancient world in modern popular culture, and Roman period myth and religion.
Dr. Norman LaPorte is a lecturer and specialist in Modern European History, with a focus on German communism and relations between Britain and the former German Democratic Republic, as well as the Weimar Republic.
In Semester one (September to December 2025), your core modules are:
- History Without Borders (HSU416/522)
- The Past is Never Dead (HSU415)
HeadStart – Monday 1 to Friday 5 September 2025
Headstart is a programme aimed at introducing our new students to University life. We understand that our students come from all walks of life and have personal and individual aspirations for taking this important step in their journey.
This programme is an opportunity to:
- Talk to staff before starting university
- Meet other students
- Understand and navigate the campus
- Find out about the support available
- Start getting comfortable with university life
Welcome Week Services Fair – Your Chance to Meet the Teams!
As part of your induction to Birmingham Newman University, our Services Fair is your opportunity to meet the teams who will support you throughout your studies and explore the services available to help you succeed.
Dates & Times
- 1 September – 11am – 2pm
- 4 & 5 September – 11:30am to 1pm
- 15, 17, 18 & 19 September – 11am to 2pm
Note: The Students’ Union Welcome Fair will take place on 16 September – see their website for more details.
You’re welcome to drop in and take part on any of the fair dates — it doesn’t have to be the day of your induction.
- Chat with Careers about your future plans, grab some sweets and an employability bag, and register on My Career for a chance to win a £25 Amazon voucher.
- Make a badge with our Environmental Officer, download the OurNewman app to spin the wheel and win a prize, and join the Library for Q&A activities and their Prize Every Time Lucky Dip.
- Advice & Wellbeing will be offering stress tests, sound therapy, and an Affirmation Station, while E-Learning invites you to take their “Who You Gonna Call?” quiz for a prize draw entry.
- Try the Sport team’s exercise bike challenge and visit the Chaplaincy to choose the “word of the day” and share some positivity.
And that’s just the start — there’ll be many more services, activities, and opportunities to explore each day of the fair. Come along, get involved, and make the most of what’s on offer!
The Disability & Inclusion team and the Advice & Wellbeing team will be holding drop-in sessions on campus from 15–19 September.
- 15 September – 11am to 2pm: DW102 (Dimple – Disability & Inclusion)
- 16 September – 11am to 2pm: DW101 (Jas – Advice & Wellbeing)
- 17 September – 11am to 2pm: DW102 (Jas – Advice & Wellbeing)
- 18 September – 11am to 2pm: CH116 (Jas – Advice & Wellbeing)
- 19 September – 11am to 2pm: CH004 (Dimple – Disability & Inclusion)
No appointment needed – just drop in for advice, support, and guidance.
Key information
Induction
- Monday 15 September 2025
Teaching starts
- Week beginning: 22 September 2025
Subject Leads
Stay connected with OurNewman app
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- Receive personalised notifications about your course, timetable, and deadlines
- Access to your files, emails, and course resources
- Find support services and keep up to date with campus events
Student Handbook
Birmingham Newman University Student Handbook – 2025-2026 (PDF – 4MB)
