Digital and You
You will need to use digital technology throughout your course whatever subject you are studying.
This page explains what that will mean for you and how we will support you. Watch the video below first for an overview.
How are you with digital now?
Complete the following short questionnaire to see how much you know about digital basics and how confident you are with that.
Once you’ve completed the diagnostic questionnaire, consider the recommendations below before starting your course and after you begin your studies.
Before starting your course
Your digital devices
If you have not yet got yourself a computer and are thinking about doing that, we recommend that you get a Microsoft Windows-based device. Birmingham Newman University uses Microsoft Windows and Microsoft 365 applications, and many employers, including most schools and NHS trusts, also make use of windows-based systems.
HeadStart
Consider signing up for sessions and workshops on our HeadStart course that runs in September – there will be sessions on digital for your course including navigating digital learning systems at Birmingham Newman and how to submit to online assignments. All new prospective students will be emailed information about this closer to the time and instructions on how to join sessions.
Pre-course online workshop: Digital and Your Studies
If you would like to find out more about digital and your studies, why not join one of our free 1-hour online workshops at the following times. Click on the link for the relevant day to join the webinar. No sign-up required:
- Wednesday 3 June 2026, 11am – 12pm: Join Online Workshop
- Thursday 11 June 2026, 1pm – 2pm: Join Online Workshop
Online course: Digital Basics at Birmingham Newman
Once you are enrolled on your course, we’ll add you automatically to an online digital basics course on our Moodle virtual learning environment to help you get up to speed. If you enrol early, we recommend you do some or all of that before you start your main course.
Generative AI at Birmingham Newman
You may be wondering about how you will be expected to use generative AI in your studies and for assignments. Check out our Generative AI Guidelines on our website to understand our broad approach and some basic dos and don’ts.
After starting your course
Online guidance for using digital
Once you are enrolled you will have access to our online Self-Service Portal where you will be able to check our online guidance and videos for how to do specific digital things on your course. You will be able to access the Self-Service Portal from OurNewman portal or Moodle.
E-Learning support
Email us in E-Learning to book an appointment if you need further help with digital and developing digital skills at elearningservicedesk@newman.ac.uk
Help with making digital things for your course
Where you are asked to make something digital for your course like a video recording, speak with your tutor if you have questions, or book an appointment with us in E-Learning if you need further help.