Alumni & Friends 1968–71 Network
Welcome back, pioneers of Birmingham Newman University!
If you were part of the original cohort who joined Birmingham Newman in 1968, this is your space. The Birmingham Newman Alumni & Friends (NAF!) 1968–71 Network was founded in 2010 by Terry Murphy and Graham McFarlane to reconnect classmates and support Newman’s journey to university status. That milestone was proudly achieved in 2013 – thanks in part to your encouragement and belief.
Since then, NAF! has grown into a vibrant community that celebrates shared memories and creates new ones. From termly meetups in Birmingham to gatherings across the UK – Bedford, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Oxford, and York – our alumni continue to stay connected through cultural and social events.
Whether you’re a regular at our mingles or haven’t joined us yet, we’d love to welcome you back.
Upcoming Events – 2025
Let’s keep the tradition alive. Mark your diaries:
Formal Christmas Lunch
- Wednesday 3 December
- 1pm to 4pm
- Venue: TBC
RSVP by 23 November to let us know:
- If you’d prefer traditional or vegetarian Christmas fare
- If you’re attending but not joining for lunch
If you can’t make it this year, we wish you a joyful festive season and a peaceful New Year.
Pax et Caritas est Homines
(Peace and love among people)
Stay Connected
NAF! is independently run by alumni from the 1968–71 cohort. Please note that personal details shared with the group are held separately from the official Newman Alumni Association database.
To find out more or get involved, contact Graham directly at: dr.gmcfarlane@ntlworld.com.
The NAF events and activities are developed and managed by the original Birmingham Newman Alumni group – the students who first joined Birmingham Newman in 1968. Any personal information shared with the NAF Group is not part of the regulated Birmingham Newman University Alumni Association database, and is held on an independent NAF mailing list which is not part of the Birmingham Newman Alumni Association database.
All activities and events delivered by NAF! are not official Birmingham Newman Alumni Association activities.