What is English English is an established degree programme for students interested in how language and literature shape the world that we live in. English graduates leave University with the ability to work in education, project management, media, marketing, human resources, and any profession that requires skills in analysis, communication,
Sarah Watson, Senior Lecturer in Criminology has recently published an article in Criminology and Criminal Justice around mass shootings. Mass shootings are one example of a focusing event that has particular significance for firearms legislation. Mass shootings shock, disturb and provoke enormous and controversial debate, often causing significant public and
Laura Scoles, of Newman University, has been speaking about sport for mental health alongside SportEngland and the Department of Media, Culture and Sport. The Strengthening Mental Health Through Sport event aimed to promote our awareness of community sport in the build-up to Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Funded by Comic Relief,
Completing an accredited physiotherapy degree will enable you to pursue a career as a Physiotherapist. Physiotherapists support individuals with physical difficulties to improve their mobility and live fulfilling and active lives. The majority of physiotherapy graduates go on to work as Physiotherapists however, depending upon the exact content of your
Ever since ex-professional footballer, Andy Woodward went public in the Guardian in 2016 about sexual and emotional abuse in grassroots football, safeguarding practice within football have been placed under the social microscope – and quite rightly. Football, of course, is not the only sport in which we have seen aspiring
In mid-April, students from our BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Tournament Golf degree attended their annual residential trip to East Lothian where they are able to access world class training facilities, courses and continue to network within the golfing community. The students were in good spirts as the previous week student
Newman University is excited to launch BA (Hons) Sociology this September. We caught up with programme leader Anna Orrnert to find out more about the course. Can you tell us a little bit about your journey before joining Newman University? Before joining Newman, I worked as a researcher in a
Students on the BA (Hons) Professional Policing programme at Newman University will at some stage, be involved in a debate around whether all officers should be issued with a Taser and/or firearms. If students become a Special Constable whilst studying, they may be part of a cohort of officers that
As we recognise the Global Week of Action against Gun Violence, Sarah Watson – Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Newman University reflects on Armed Violence and Society: Firearms-related violence has an impact both directly and indirectly on society and development. The cost of armed violence is significant, both inside and
As we observe International Day of Families on Sunday 15th May, Dr Pete Harris, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Newman University reflects on a report from the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) which highlights black working-class young people in England are being unfairly excluded and criminalised by a “two-tier education