Estates Development 2023 – 2030

2030 campus artist impression

The Masterplan

This page details the overall estates development works at Birmingham Newman University including a timeline

Edgbaston halls

A milestone in Birmingham Newman Universities Estates Masterplan is reached with the opening of the Ryland Quad. This newly relandscaped outdoor space is designed for students, staff, and visitors to relax, socialise, and work.

Birmingham Newman University is preparing for the demolition of one of its oldest and most storied accommodation blocks, Edgbaston Halls. This block dates back to the construction of Newman College in 1966.

Edgbaston halls of residence

History was made this week as students and staff gathered to plant a time capsule to commemorate an exciting milestone in a major estate improvement project at Birmingham Newman University.

The demolition of the oldest accomodation block at Birmingham Newman University, Edgbaston halls, is moving along swiftly as 90 percent of the building now stands as rubble. 

Jackie and Richard with City Demolition Edgbaston July 2025