Estates at Birmingham Newman
Our Estates team is responsible for creating, maintaining, and improving the physical environment that supports learning, teaching, research, and community life at Birmingham Newman.
We manage the development, safety, sustainability, and day‑to‑day operation of our campus to ensure it remains welcoming, accessible and fit for the future.
Whether you are a student, member of staff, visitor or contractor, this page provides key information about our estate, services and ongoing developments.
Estates Development
We continue to invest in our buildings, teaching spaces and facilities to enhance the student and staff experience. Visit our Estates Development pages to learn about:
- Recently completed projects
- Current refurbishment and construction work
- Long-term campus improvements
- How we design spaces to support modern learning
Sustainability & Social Responsibility
Sustainability is at the heart of our estate. We are committed to:
- Reducing carbon emissions
- Improving energy efficiency
- Enhancing biodiversity across the campus
- Increasing recycling rates and reducing waste
- Promoting sustainable travel
- Designing environmentally responsible buildings
Learn more about our work, policies and progress toward a more sustainable future:
Policies and Procedures
At Birmingham Newman, we’re dedicated to building a more sustainable future. Below you’ll find key documents outlining our environmental policies and practices.
Environmental policies
- Carbon Management Plan Review (PDF – 1.49MB)
- Energy Policy (PDF – 160KB)
- Environmental Policy (PDF – 619KB)
- Fairtrade and Stainability Policy (PDF – 79KB)
- Impact Risk Register (PDF – 35KB)
- Landscape Management Plan (PDF – 2MB)
- Sustainable Food Policy (PDF – 107KB)
- University Travel Plan (PDF – 1MB)
- Waste Strategy (PDF – 371KB)
Certifications
You can also view our certification for environmental awards, recognising our ongoing efforts and achievements in sustainability:
All documents are reviewed and approved by the Environmental Committee, which meets quarterly and is chaired by the Director of Finance.
Useful links
- Estates Development
- Estates Management and Environmental Policies
- Sustainability & Social Responsibility