Birmingham Newman University announces new name to better reflect its ‘second city’ heritage.
Newman University, which was recently named best in the UK for student satisfaction* in the National Student Survey, officially changed its name to Birmingham Newman University on the 4th September 2023.
The name change, which has been approved by the Secretary of State for Education, reflects Birmingham Newman University’s rich heritage in Birmingham, along with its ongoing commitment to providing a first-class education and opening up life-changing opportunities for those who wish to live and work in the city and surrounding area.
Professor Jackie Dunne, Vice Chancellor at Birmingham Newman University, said: “The name change reflects the University’s aim to better identify with the dynamic and ambitious city of Birmingham. This is a significant development for the University, coming at an exciting time after the successful launch of our state-of-the-art School of Nursing and Allied Health.
“Birmingham is a vibrant city, with a strong history of innovation and social justice. As the city continues to evolve as a hub of innovation, culture, and education, we look forward to developing our own part in that journey, expanding our offer to students from the West Midlands and beyond.”
Located in Bartley Green, Birmingham, the University was founded in 1968 as Newman College as a teacher training college and then achieved full university status in 2013. Named after Saint John Henry Newman who dedicated much of his life to the people of Birmingham and who developed the tutorial system which is used across the university sector. Today, Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate degree courses, with subjects including Nursing, Teacher Training, Business Management, Law and Psychology.
The University will undergo a comprehensive rebranding process over the coming weeks to reflect its new identity and will hold an Open Day on Saturday 7 October from 10am – 3pm. For more information, visit www.newman.ac.uk.
*Measured by % positivity of full-time first-degree students in NSS 2023
Photo: L-R Richard Medcalf (Pro Vice Chancellor Students) and Peter Childs (Deputy Vice Chancellor)
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