Newman University College
| Newman University College | |
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| Motto | Latin: Ex Umbris in Veritatem. From Shadows into Truth |
| Established | 1968 |
| Type | Public |
| Principal | Prof Peter Lutzeier |
| Students | 2600[1] |
| Undergraduates | 2,235 |
| Postgraduates | 365 |
| Location | Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Campus | Bartley Green |
| Website | http://www.newman.ac.uk |
Newman University College is a university college offering academic degrees and teacher training in Birmingham, England.
Known as Newman College of Higher Education until January 2008, it has the highest employment of graduates rate of UK universities and is in the top 25% of UK universities for teaching quality, academic support, personal development and assessment and feedback in the 2007 National Student Survey.[citation needed] In September 2007, it was given the right to award its own degrees by the Privy Council, giving it the formal status of a University College and,[2] in January 2008, changing its name to reflect the new status.[3]
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[edit] History
Newman was founded in 1968 on a campus in the suburb of Bartley Green. It is a Catholic institution, although it is open to students regardless of their religious beliefs, and is named in honour of the Catholic intellectual John Henry Newman, who had strong links with the city of Birmingham, through being an Oratorian and a member of the Birmingham Oratory.
[edit] Degree courses
The college awards degrees from the University of Leicester, though in September 2007 it was given the right to award its own degrees.[3]
The University College offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Initial Teacher Education (ITE) is available at both undergraduate level and through the Postgraduate Certificate in Education at postgraduate level. Newman also offers a wide range of undergraduate single and combined honours courses, as well as taught and research-based postgraduate degrees and a range of Foundation Degrees.
Undergraduate subject areas include:
- Ancient History
- Art & Design
- Creative Arts
- Creative Writing
- Counselling
- Drama
- Early Years Education Studies
- Education Studies
- English
- English Literature
- History
- ICT
- Local History & Heritage
- Management Studies
- Media & Communication
- Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
- Psychology
- Sports Studies
- Theology
- Working With Children, Young People and Families
- Youth and Community Work
[edit] Reputation
Newman has an excellent reputation for the quality of its initial teacher education courses, receiving a grade 1, the highest possible, in its latest OFSTED inspection. Many of the courses are recognised by professional bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute, BASES and British Psychological Society.
[edit] Newman Students' Union
Newman Students' Union (NSU hereafter) is a charitable organisation that exists to represent its members, the students of Newman University College. NSU offers representation for students undertaking academic degrees and teacher training in Birmingham, England. Representation is available on every level, from individual representation where students need to meet with a member of staff face to face, through to Newman's Committees, to the National Union of Students and to Government. NSU's task is to ensure that students' rights and needs are considered when changes are planned to the education system, be it within Newman or on a national level.
NSU has other activities in which students can become involved: supporting student groups such as sports teams and societies, various committees, the Executive Committee, student course representatives, supporting the on-site bar and organising social events. NSU also runs the Student Information and Advice Centre (SIAC) which is staffed by volunteer students who act as a signpost to help others with a variety of concerns.
[edit] Student Union Executive
The constitution of Newman Student Union requires that it be run by democratically elected officers who serve a one year term beginning on July 1. NSU also offers officers specific training to ensure they gain extra-curricular skills and experience through their time at Newman in order to better prepare for the work-place.
[edit] References
- ^ All students by institution, mode of study, level of study, gender and domicile 2005/06 Higher Education Statistics Agency
- ^ Naqvi, Shahid (2007-09-07). "City college wins right to grant degrees". Birmingham Post. http://www.birminghampost.net/news/west-midlands-news/tm_headline=city-college-wins-right-to-grant-degrees&method=full&objectid=19750162&siteid=50002-name_page.html. Retrieved 2008-06-02.
- ^ a b [1] Newman University College website, January 2008
[edit] External links
- Newman University College website
- Newman Students Union website
- Newman University College Myspace
- Bartley Greeners FC
Coordinates: 52°26′01″N 1°59′38″W / 52.4336°N 1.9938°W
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