Seasons Greetings
University Services Availability
Season’s Greetings from Birmingham Newman!
As we celebrate this joyful time of year, we want to make sure you have all the information you need about our university services during the festive period. Whether you’re planning a visit, need support, or just want to stay connected, this page will keep you updated on availability and opening times.
Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year from all of us at Birmingham Newman University!
Services availability over Christmas 2025
With the upcoming Christmas break, we will have different services availability to normal:
| Department | Closure Date | Closure Time | Opening Date | Opening Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Helpdesk | 23.12.2025 | 4pm | 02.01.2026 | 8:30am |
| IT Helpdesk | 23.12.2025 | 4:30pm | 02.01.2026 | 8:30am |
| Wellbeing | 23.12.2025 | 4pm | 02.01.2026 | 8:30am |
| Bistro | 19.12.2025 | 4pm | 05.01.2026 | 8am |
| Starbucks | 23.12.2025 | 3pm | 02.01.2026 | 8am |
| Student Union | 18.12.2025 | 4pm | 05.01.2026 | 10am |
| Library | 23.12.2025 | 5pm | 02.01.2026 | 7:30am |
| Careers | 23.12.2025 | 4pm | 02.01.2026 | 10am |
| E-Learning | 23.12.2025 | 4pm | 02.01.2026 | 10am |
| Estates | 23.12.2025 | 4pm | 02.01.2026 | 8am |
| Sports Centre | 23.12.2025 | 12pm | 02.01.2026 | 7am |
| Registry | 23.12.2025 | 4pm | 02.01.2026 | 8am |
| Chaplaincy | 19.12.2025 | Closed | 05.01.2026 | Usual hours |
Useful resources/information during the closure period
Library
Online guidance (including video tutorials and answers to frequently asked questions) can be accessed via the library website.
E-Learning
You can access our pre-prepared online help on the Self Service Portal, which provides many videos under the Learning and Teaching tab for how to use the E-Learning systems at Newman.
IT Helpdesk
You can use the Knowledge Base on the University’s self-service portal to solve a range of common issues you may be experiencing.
Chaplaincy
Regular services and activities stop from 18 December until 12 January.
Chaplains’ availability
- to Thursday 18 December – as normal
- Friday 19 December to Friday 2 January – CLOSED
- Monday 5 January onwards – available as normal
Community Pantry, Chapel and the Prayer Rooms remain available during campus opening hours.
Additional information for students
Security 24/7
Security will be here throughout the closure period, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can visit them in person in Security Lodge (by the side entrance to St Chad’s opposite the library) or call them on their emergency number:
You can also use the security call buttons across campus.