When I was introduced to the idea of negotiated assessments a couple of years ago, I have to confess that I was rather bemused by the idea. I couldn’t quite comprehend how you might avoid someone always choosing an essay, and therefore not developing other skills (that they might otherwise
Looking for something to do in Birmingham? We’ve put together our favourite things to do in and around Birmingham! Below shows some of the best places to shop, eat and explore in Birmingham if you are looking for a day out. Explore Digbeth – a 5/10-minute walk for the
Whether you are a new or existing student, there can be a lot of jargon used in higher education which can be confusing! In this article, we explain some of the most common terms used by universities: Bachelor’s Degree The most common form of an undergraduate degree is a
Completing an approved nursing degree will enable you to pursue a career as a registered nurse. There are different types of nursing to consider including adult and mental health. Adult Nurses support and care for a variety of patients, including those suffering with minor injuries and ailments as well as
A-level Psychology, Modern History and Biology student Ruby, from King Edwards VI College, Stourbridge joined us for work experience this week and wanted to share with you, how you can help to balance work and studying at university. “Starting a university degree whilst juggling a job can be tough, and
It’s very normal to feel worried and nervous when it comes to revision and exams. There is a huge amount of pressure to succeed and that can lead to feeling anxious and stressed. Here are a few tips that I find helpful. Organisation is essential. Focusing on deadlines can be
June UCAS Exhibition season is upon us and Newman University will be attending events in Staffordshire, Liverpool, Bedfordshire, Sheffield, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Birmingham. These are ideal opportunities for you to come and speak with staff to find out more about the exciting opportunities that are on offer here at
UCAS Extra is another chance for you to gain a place at a university. Applications to UCAS Extra open on 25th February and run until 4th July 2022. You will be eligible to use UCAS Extra if you meet all of the following criteria : You used all five choices
Kindness begins with thoughtfulness, empathy and intent to make someone else happy. In today’s ‘head-in-smartphone’ culture we can easily forget the importance of actively being kind to one another, and especially initiating random acts of kindness which may inspire others to pay it forward and so on. Here are Multimedia
We got to speak to Sports and Exercise Science Newman University graduate James about his journey from studying at Newman, to becoming a Personal Trainer and Online Coach. “I graduated with a degree in Sports and Exercise Science BSc in 2009 “Studying this degree made me realise that teaching wasn’t