This is a day to get to know each other, show how to access the teaching materials, and familiarise yourself with the resources available for your learning. Please bring your photo ID.
Key dates
Teaching starts
21 September 2026 (pre-recorded lecture)
23rd September 2026, 12pm to 1pm (first online and synchronous (live) text chat)
Click the Lost Password link to set a password when signing in for the first time
Enter your Newman student ID number (seven-digit number) and press Search
Your personal details will then be displayed. Check these details are correct and press send email
You will the receive a password recovery email to your personal email address. This will be an email from portal-admin@newman.ac.uk (please ensure to check your junk/spam folder)
Click on the link within the password recovery email and create a new password
Once you have set your password you will be logged into the applicant portal
Click on the green box that says ‘My Newman for Applicants’
Once you’ve clicked on the green box, scroll down and click on the ‘Start Online Enrolment’ link underneath the ‘Online Enrolment’ tab
PLEASE NOTE: If you cannot see the Online Enrolment tab, please email registry@newman.ac.uk and they will be able to assist you further
Once you have completed your Online Enrolment, you will be emailed your Birmingham Newman email address (e.g. abcd123@newman.ac.uk) and instructions on how to log in and register for Multi Factor Authentication (MFA). This email will be sent to you within 24 hours after completing your online enrolment.
PLEASE NOTE: To log back into the applicant portal go to Moodle. Enter your Newman ID (7-digit number) and the password you have recently created.
Induction
Pre-induction
TBC
Induction day
Wednesday 16 September
10:00 – 16:00
Room MC015
IMPORTANT: Please bring your photo ID with you on this date to complete enrolment.
During your induction you will be able to:
How to access teaching materials and the text chats
Library services Careers in psychology overview
IT help and who to contact
Student Success (includes learning needs, finances, and wellbeing support)
Campus tour and psychology resources (equipment, questionnaires, and rooms available to students)
Overview of the first module
Timetable
Timetable
21st September 2026
The first pre-recorded lecture will be accessible.
This is an online and asynchronous activity, so you can watch it at your preferred time.
23rd September 2026, 12:00 – 13:00
First online and synchronous (live) text chat. You will have a link to access it.
Module delivery
Lecture
1 hour of pre-recorded, online, asynchronous, video.
To introduce the week’s topic and spark your curiosity on a clinical topic.
Text Chat
1 hour of online, synchronous, text-based chat.
To discuss the week’s topics, sharing views, and offer some critical perspectives.
Activity
Tasks to complete in your own time.
To apply your knowledge on the topic and/or to prepare you for the assignment.
Reading
Articles, videos, or podcasts available online.
To keep expanding your understanding and question your own assumptions.
Independent Learning
Your own self-directed studying time.
To manage your workload towards the completion of each module.
Teaching team
PYM701 Research Methods in Clinical Psychology
Dr Flo Pearce, module leader.
Dr Claudia Lega, module tutor.
PYM702 Adult Mental Health
Dr Anatoli Karypidou, module leader.
PYM703 Issues in Psychotherapy
Dr Magdalena Smusz, module leader.
Dr Melanie West, module tutor.
Dr Scott Varney, module tutor.
These are the modules of Year 1 only. Beyond the teaching staff, other people are extremely helpful to this programme. Including (but not limited to!) the IT Service, the several teams within Student Success, the Psychology administrator, and our supportive Graduate Teaching Assistant. These will be presented to you.
Student Support
Access services and support throughout your degree.
At Birmingham Newman, you’re never alone. We’re here to support you at every stage, whether it’s academic guidance, wellbeing support, or career advice.
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Disabled Student Allowance
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Advice & Wellbeing support
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Mental Health Support
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Student Money Advice
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HeadStart
HeadStart is a series of interactive workshops designed to help you feel confident, prepared and connected as you begin your university journey.
Covering everything from digital skills, Moodle and AI, to study techniques, library support, wellbeing, money advice and careers, the programme provides practical guidance to help you succeed both academically and personally.
By taking part, you’ll build essential skills, discover the support available to you, and make a positive start to life at university.
HeadStart schedule
Monday 7 September
On campus sessions
Online sessions
Monday 7 September (10am to 11am) – eLearning – Digital for your Studies – On campus – ST002
Monday 7 September (11am – to 12pm) – Student Engagement – How to manage your first four weeks – On campus – ST002
Monday 7 September (1pm to 2pm) – Learning Development – Study and Writing at University level – On campus – HI104
Tuesday 8 September
On campus sessions
Online sessions
Tuesday 8 September (10am to 11am) – Digital and Your Studies (Online)
Tuesday 8 September (11am to 12pm) – I’ve never used a library before!: What to expect in Newman Library (Online)
Wednesday 9 September
On campus sessions
Online sessions
Wednesday 9 September (11am) – Library – “I’ve never used a library before!”: What to expect in Newman Library – On campus – ST002
Wednesday 9 September (12pm) – Careers – Unlock your Future: Strengths, Options and Careers Service Intro – On campus – ST002
Wednesday 9 September (2pm) – Meet the Students’ Union: Your Guide to Student Life – Life Beyond the Lecture Theatre – On campus – HI104
Thursday 10 September
On campus sessions
Online sessions
Thursday 10 September (10am to 11am) – AI and your learning: getting the basics right (Online)
Thursday 10 September (12pm to 1pm) – Unlock your Future: Strengths, Options and Careers Service Intro (Online)
Thursday 10 September (1pm to 2pm) – Learning Development: Study and Writing at University level (Online)
Thursday 10 September (2pm to 3pm) – Sources for courses: a guide to reading expectations at University (Online)
Friday 11 September
On campus sessions
Online sessions
Friday 11 September (10am to 11am) – Money and Student Life (Online)
Friday 11 September (11am to 12pm) – Managing your wellbeing (Online)
Friday 11 September (1pm) – Student Money Advisor – Money and Student Life – On campus – ST002
Friday 11 September (2pm) – Advice & Wellbeing – Managing your wellbeing – On campus – ST002
Friday 11 September (3pm) – Library – Sources for courses: a guide to reading expectations at University – On campus – ST002
What to expect
Attendance monitoring
At Birmingham Newman University we use SEAtS Software to monitor attendance and engagement in order to support students to achieve success.
