Birmingham Newman University - Birmingham

Abraham Y.

Calm and focused environment, ideal for studying and research. It has a good selection of books, and helpful staff. The study areas are clean, well lit and suitable for both group work and independent study.

Adventure E.

Love it here, induction was amazing, friendly faces everywhere, staff who are willing to help you succeed as long as you ready to put in the work. This university is the right place for you if you will to achieve your goals. Clean ventilated environment, good historical background. I just love being part of the new family, because that’s what this university is to me and a lot of people.

Mr H.

As a student here, I must say that Newman itself is a good institution. However, a significant concern lies with the behavior of the security personnel. One particular individual exhibited extreme rudeness and disrespect towards students, unnecessarily provoking a situation.

It is understandable that security personnel have an important role in ensuring the safety of students. However, their conduct should not involve bullying or intimidation. Such behavior undermines their primary responsibility and creates an environment where students feel unsafe and disrespected.

I have experienced security concerns on two separate occasions.

Thomas H.

I have had very poor experiences with this university. I attempted my PGCE with them a few years ago, but every aspect of my experience was negative.

I had placement in a school which did not want me there or wanted to help me succeed. My mentor barely spoke to me or instructed me in anything. The university immediately put me on a cause for a concern without addressing any issues I was having with the school; apparently, all fault was with me. Once I was removed from the school placement, it took months to find a replacement. Despite my best efforts, it appeared that the university was no longer concerned with helping me but more than happy to let me linger on in order to receive my student loans.

My mental health was severely affected; I was made to feel like I was in the wrong in everything. I was made to feel like a failure. The counselling service provided at the university were practically non-existent; I only received email responses from certain members of staff after they were informed that I had attempted to take my own life. I was put on medical leave and never heard from the university again.

Thankfully, I have taken other courses and achieving my dream in educating children. I am in a much better place now than I ever thought possible. I only share my experiences to allow others to reflect and, hopefully, avoid the difficulties that I faced.

Sufian J.

Birmingham Newman University provides a nurturing environment with dedicated faculty and a strong emphasis on personalized learning. It's a great choice for students seeking a supportive academic community.

John M.

David, James, Dom,Mo and co. Great team always helpful and there to help with training. I tend to just do my own thing but they make that possible by being good at their job. Great service and unfussy atmosphere at the gymn. Excellent

Luke

I completed a short course at Newman University in 2022. From then until now, getting hold of a person or department has been somewhat Kafkaesque. Despite being a university most departments seem to close their respective offices by midday, this is compounded by emails and answering machine messages not being responded to. My whole experience with Newman has been a fight, from trying to get the special educational needs from the start of my course, to now, where I can't get my graduation certificate.
I seldomly do internet reviews, but it seems it's the last refuge - within all institutions - for the disgruntled and frustrated to make their voice heard.

Richie F.

I'm a 3rd year student, who has loved my time at Newman. The lecturers are so supportive in your choice of topics you wish to study, and during the teaching time the lessons planned are encouraging others to voice their opinions on different topics. I also find the campus easy to navigate around, and even if I was to get lost there's always someone to ask for help.