Estates Development
Birmingham Newman University is currently undergoing significant transformations, enhancing the campus experience for students, staff, and visitors.
These changes are part of the University’s ambitious Estates masterplan, aimed at improving the arrival experience and overall campus environment. Here’s a comprehensive look at what’s coming.
The University, recently renamed Birmingham Newman University, has been focusing on revising its Estates masterplan over the last year.
Phase 1
Phase 1 kicked off with the demolition of the Edgbaston Halls building, one of the original accommodation blocks on campus, dating back to the 1960s. The demolition has received approval from Birmingham City Council and began in June 2024. This area has now been landscaped, with plans for potential new buildings in the future.
Following the demolition of Edgbaston Halls, remedial works on Littlemore Halls were completed before landscaping work on the Ryland Quad began in the summer of 2024.
The Ryland Quad opened on 3 February 2025, marking the completion of phase 1a of the estates masterplan.
Looking ahead
The focus will shift to a major landscaping project at the front of the campus. This project aims to create a welcoming and functional space for the university community. Highlights of this phase include:
A new boulevard
A new boulevard will be constructed, featuring enhanced pathways for better navigation.
Social seating areas
Comfortable seating areas will be integrated, providing spaces for relaxation and social interaction.
Improved lighting and windows
These updates will enhance the campus’s aesthetic appeal and functionality.
Relocation of the Globe
The iconic Birmingham Newman University Globe will be relocated to the boulevard walkway, becoming a central feature of the new landscape.
