Our close-knit community of staff and students enables us to build genuine connections, offer personalised support, and create a culture where people are seen and valued. This sense of belonging extends beyond the classroom, shaping an environment where students, colleagues, and our wider community can work together to make a real impact and contribute to the world around them. Our community thrives on collaboration. Students, staff, and partners work closely together to tackle the social, cultural, and economic challenges of today. From working with local schools and community organisations to engaging with regional and national employers and international research networks, we ensure that our teaching and research remain relevant, connected, and impactful.

Our future is shaped by a clear vision and a set of goals that reflect both our mission and our ambition, to be the leading university in inclusive education for the graduate workforce of tomorrow.

At the heart of this is a commitment to a values-driven, high-quality university education We aim to nurture curiosity, confidence, and capability in every learner, ensuring that they graduate with more than knowledge—they leave with the skills and resilience to thrive in a changing world. We are also strengthening our role as a centre for inclusive research and knowledge exchange, where academic work is informed by real-world issues and makes a tangible difference to society.

We are proud of our place and deeply committed to our region. As a university that is rooted in our community, we are committed to celebrating the positive impact that the university has on the people and places who we engage with. Birmingham Newman plays an active role in supporting social mobility, widening participation, and contributing to local and regional development, while also participating in global conversations.

Underlying all of this is our promise of personalised support and belonging. We are a university where people matter. This ethos shapes everything we do, ensuring that students and staff alike feel recognised, respected, and able to flourish.