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This is the new and updated OFFICIAL page for Newman Students' Union. Newman Students' Union are here to represent all students of Newman University, and by enrolling as a student at Newman, you automatically become a member of Newman Students' Union (NSU)

We can offer any advice on your University experience, and if we can't give you the correct advice then we will advise you on who you can go t

o at Newman. We're all here for your welfare and to make sure you are getting the most out of your University experience. Feel free to pop in to see us at anytime and find out what we have to offer each and every single student. If you got any praises you'd like to sing, issues you'd like to raise, campaigns you'd like to run or events you'd like to put on then come and see us! Here you can chat to any members of the Executive Committee, ask any questions about your University experience and find out more about your Students' Union, and even have your questions answered by members of the team.

2022/23 Executive Committee
President - Zoe Harrison
Vice President - Chantel Melia
Academic Representation Officer - Courtney Baker
Events and Activities Officer - Adele Botterill
Equality and Campaigns Officer - Holly Wallace
RaG and Communities Officer - Dwain Spencer
Societies Officer - Hannah Barber
Sports and Health Officer - Katie Zadrozny


Events, news and activities for Freshers will also be posted up on here!

🎤 ONLY 9 DAYS TO GOThe Student Communities & Leadership Conference is almost here.This is students sharing real experien...
20/04/2026

🎤 ONLY 9 DAYS TO GO

The Student Communities & Leadership Conference is almost here.
This is students sharing real experiences of leadership, identity, resilience, community-building, and change.

We’ve got sessions on:
💬 building psychologically safe spaces in societies
🧠 neurodivergence, disability & belonging in university life
💸 navigating financial pressure as a student
🏳️‍🌈 identity, credibility, and being heard in academic spaces
🌱 turning lived experience into leadership and social impact
🎓 what it actually means to be a course rep
🔥 how students are creating national-level change
…and much more.

We’re bringing together student leaders, practitioners, and changemakers from across Newman - including lived experience stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

📅 29 April | 1pm-5pm
📍 Birmingham Newman Students’ Union
🎟️ Only 9 days to go - secure your free ticket now via the link in bio

Say Cheese! First Cooking Society session = SUCCESS 🧀🔥Students came together to cook from scratch, learn new skills, and...
14/04/2026

Say Cheese! First Cooking Society session = SUCCESS 🧀🔥

Students came together to cook from scratch, learn new skills, and share a proper hot meal 🍝 Our homemade mac & cheese went down a treat!

Want to learn to cook, save money, and enjoy good food with great people? Come along next week for another group cooking session 👩‍🍳

Our annual Awards Ceremony is taking place on Thursday 14th May 2026 with Refreshments starting at 4:30pm in the Main At...
14/04/2026

Our annual Awards Ceremony is taking place on Thursday 14th May 2026 with Refreshments starting at 4:30pm in the Main Atrium. The Awards Ceremony will commence in the Chapel from 5:15pm.

Our nominations are open until Wednesday 29th April 2026. You can nominate your friends, students and colleagues through the link here or in our bio:

https://forms.office.com/e/0QSUXzW21L

We will be sending out the nominations by Friday 1st May 2026 so the nominees will receive the kind words from others.

THIS IS THE LINE-UPThis is students sharing real experiences of leadership, identity, resilience, community-building, an...
13/04/2026

THIS IS THE LINE-UP

This is students sharing real experiences of leadership, identity, resilience, community-building, and change.

We’ve got sessions on:
💬 building psychologically safe spaces in societies
🧠 neurodivergence, disability & belonging in university life
💸 navigating financial pressure as a student
🏳️‍🌈 identity, credibility, and being heard in academic spaces
🌱 turning lived experience into leadership and social impact
🎓 what it actually means to be a course rep
🔥 how students are creating national-level change

…and much more.

We’re bringing together student leaders and change-makers from across and outside of Newman, including lived experience stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

📅 29 April | 1pm-5pm
📍 Birmingham Newman University
🎟️ Tickets are limited - sign up now via the link in bio

Our annual Awards Ceremony is taking place in May 2026 (date to be confirmed) with Refreshments starting at 5:00pm in th...
07/04/2026

Our annual Awards Ceremony is taking place in May 2026 (date to be confirmed) with Refreshments starting at 5:00pm in the Main Atrium. The Awards Ceremony will commence in the Chapel from 6:00pm.

This event is extremely important to us as a Union because it provides an opportunity to celebrate and recognise the amazing and hard work that our staff and students have done throughout the year.

Our nominations are open from Tuesday 7th April 2026 until Wednesday 29th May 2026. You can nominate your friends, students and colleagues through the link in our bio.

We will be sending out the nominations by Friday 1st May 2026 so the nominees will receive the kind words from others.

Student Voice is at the heart of what the Students’ Union does. Each year we elect Student Leaders to promote, amplify a...
28/03/2026

Student Voice is at the heart of what the Students’ Union does. Each year we elect Student Leaders to promote, amplify and advocate for your views and desires during your time here at Birmingham Newman University.

On Wednesday 25th March, the voting closed and you voted for who you wanted to represent you for the 2026/2027 academic year. This year our voter turnout increased by 89.2%. A huge step forward for student voice and democratic engagement and something we are incredibly proud of.

So without further ado… Introducing your 2026/2027 Officer Trustee and Student Officers:

President: Joshua Rigsby
Vice-President: Natasha Davis
Union Chair: Maysoon Abdulsalm
Academic Affairs Officer: Laura Meszaros
Campaigns and Communication Officer: Tamika Smith
Postgraduate Officer: Reece Christie
LGBTQ+ Officer: Emma Shipstone
Wellbeing Officer: Nat Price
Mature Students Officer: Liam Arnel
Environment and Sustainability Officer: Casey Wray.

23/03/2026

Su elections 2026 are now open. Voting is online and in person (opposite Starbucks atrium). Get your votes in.

06/03/2026

There been lots going on this week for . Today is the last day to get some hints, tips and advice! We also have YGAM on campus too!

Your voice matters. Your ideas matter. Your leadership matters. Our Students’ Union election nominations are now OPEN! T...
06/03/2026

Your voice matters. Your ideas matter. Your leadership matters.

Our Students’ Union election nominations are now OPEN! This is your time to step up, to nominate yourself and to be the change you want to see at our institution.

We are starting with including 5 part-time volunteer roles to do alongside your studies including:

• Environment and Sustainability Officer
• LGBTQ+ Officer
• Mature Students’ Officer
• REACH Officer
• Wellbeing Officer

Want to know more? Come chat to Robin or Zoe,
email [email protected] or check https://www.newmansu.org/elections/part-timeofficerpositions/

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Genners Lane, Bartley Green
Birmingham
B323NT

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Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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