{"id":318,"date":"2025-09-14T21:11:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T20:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/?page_id=318"},"modified":"2026-07-15T09:36:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:36:30","slug":"psychology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/home\/psychology\/","title":{"rendered":"Psychology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"margin-top:0;min-height:400px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/Student-welcome-in-the-quad-scaled.webp\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-post-image\" alt=\"Student welcome in the quad\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"17% 40%\" style=\"object-position:17% 40%;\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:200px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignleft\" style=\"border-width:1px;min-height:107px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-dark-blue-background-color has-background-dim-90 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-98e895fa5c20045412eba1fe0476e65c\" id=\"foundation-year-studies\">Psychology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Psychology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychology with Forensic &amp; Criminology Perspectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychology and Childhood Studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychology with Counselling Studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:40px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);min-height:100px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-blue-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-cover-is-layout-b7bffe56 wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--secondary\" href=\"#dates\" ><span>Key dates<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--secondary\" href=\"#fees\" ><span>Fees &amp; Enrolment<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--secondary\" href=\"#induction\" ><span>Induction<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--secondary\" href=\"#timetable\" ><span>Timetable<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-finance\/\" ><span>Finance<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--secondary\" href=\"#support\" ><span>Student Support<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--secondary\" href=\"#expect\" ><span>What to expect<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ef437e5a64b84a2d3291c4c83eca373e has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-5-font-size wp-elements-2f56e9d07bdb18663031c028afcd8f1c\">Welcome to the Psychology Subject Area at Birmngham Newman University!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e897cdece7319125e8e0f4dcb3c0b53c\">I&#8217;m Lorna Dodd, the Head of Psychology. If you&#8217;re enrolled in the Single Honours (SH) Psychology programme, I will also be your Programme Leader. My role as a Programme Leader is to oversee the programme, providing guidance and support throughout your academic journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those studying:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Psychology with Forensic &amp; Criminal Perspectives, your Programme Leader is Dr Flo Pearce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychology and Childhood Studies, your Programme Leader is Dr Kate McGarry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Psychology with Counselling Studies, your Programme Leader is Ms Anatoli Karypidou<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to your Programme Leaders, several key psychology staff members will play vital roles in your degree journey, offering expertise and support in various areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re here to help you succeed and make the most of your studies. Welcome to the programme, and we look forward to working with you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p id=\"dates\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-information\">Key dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"teaching-starts\">Teaching starts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-70c0f0576ba16a14846339b8f6d44fc8\">Please find your programme below<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:45px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"teaching-starts\">Induction day(s)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-70c0f0576ba16a14846339b8f6d44fc8\">Please find your programme below<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"#induction\">More Induction &amp; Timetable information below<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-clay-ash-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-information\">Programme Lead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2de7a7afbf73afe8e39cefda8603360b\">Dr. Lorna Dodd<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5892926e7bf47c9c2736c94059832415\"><a href=\"mailto:l.dodd@staff.newman.ac.uk\">l.dodd@staff.newman.ac.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:4px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p id=\"fees\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fees-and-amp-enrolment\">Fees &amp; Enrolment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--filled-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/paying-your-student-fees-2\/\" ><span>Paying your student fees<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/your-online-enrolment\/\" ><span>Enrolment<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p id=\"induction\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"course-timetable-information\">Inductions<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t background-color: #d0c5b4;  style=\"background-color: #d0c5b4;\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPre-induction\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preparing-for-your-psychology-programme\">Preparing for Your Psychology Programme<\/h3>\n\n<p>Before you begin your studies, we highly recommend exploring the Birmingham Newman University website. There, you\u2019ll find detailed information about your Psychology programme, including module overviews, assessment types, and student experiences. You can also watch videos featuring current Psychology students sharing what it&#8217;s like to study at Newman\u2014offering valuable insight into student life and learning.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"recommended-reading\">Recommended Reading<\/h4>\n\n<p>To get a head start on your academic journey, you may wish to read the following textbook, which covers all the core areas of psychology:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Davey, G. (2014). Complete Psychology (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>This book offers a solid introduction to foundational topics in psychology and will help prepare you for the material you\u2019ll encounter in your degree.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"explore-psychology-careers\">Explore Psychology Careers<\/h4>\n\n<p>To learn more about potential career paths in psychology, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bps.org.uk\/career-options-in-psychology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">British Psychological Society (BPS) website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"online-welcome-and-induction-meetings\">Online Welcome and Induction Meetings<\/h3>\n\n<p>We\u2019ve scheduled two online TEAMs welcome sessions prior to Induction Week. These are a great opportunity to meet the team, connect with fellow students, and ask any questions you may have about the programme or university life.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"session-1\">Session 1<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date: Thursday 27th August 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time: 12:00 PM \u2013 12:30 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button\" href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/meet\/35015602795859?p=MxTZCVsZ8ddXSRZRZZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Join meeting<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"session-2\">Session 2<\/h4>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Date: Thursday 10th September 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Time: 12:00 PM \u2013 12:30 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/meet\/329876352648483?p=4K9ARjEYvio6Yqsqfd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Join meeting<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n<p>We encourage you to join these sessions using the links provided\u2014they\u2019re a great way to feel more prepared and connected before Welcome Week begins.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPsychology\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-expect-during-your-psychology-induction\">What to Expect During Your Psychology Induction<\/h3>\n\n<p>Get ready for an exciting start to your Psychology journey! During welcome\/induction week you&#8217;ll have the opportunity to:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet your fellow students and teaching team and start building connections with the people you&#8217;ll be studying alongside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn about your Psychology programme, what to expect from your studies, and how to make the most of your time at university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take part in fun icebreaker activities designed to help you get to know your course mates in a relaxed and friendly environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up essential university systems, including Moodle, email, and accessing your timetable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the library and learning resources available to support your studies and academic success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover the support services available to you, including student success, wellbeing, and academic support teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take part in interactive campus activities, helping you become familiar with key locations and facilities around the university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet your Academic Personal Tutors (APTs) and learn how they can support you throughout your degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare for your first week of teaching, giving you the confidence to begin your studies successfully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>We want welcome\/induction week to be informative, engaging, and fun\u2014so come along, get involved, ask questions, and enjoy the start of your university experience!<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday 15 September<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>14:00 \u2013 15:00 (Room ST111)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15:15 -17:30 (Room ST109)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT: Please bring your photo ID with you on this date to complete enrolment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Thursday 17 September<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>13:00 \u2013 14:00 (Room ST002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14:00 \u2013 15:00 (Room DA118)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPsychology and Childhoods studies\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-expect-during-your-psychology-induction\">What to Expect During Your Psychology Induction<\/h3>\n\n<p>Get ready for an exciting start to your Psychology journey! During welcome\/induction week you&#8217;ll have the opportunity to:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet your fellow students and teaching team and start building connections with the people you&#8217;ll be studying alongside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn about your Psychology programme, what to expect from your studies, and how to make the most of your time at university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take part in fun icebreaker activities designed to help you get to know your course mates in a relaxed and friendly environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up essential university systems, including Moodle, email, and accessing your timetable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the library and learning resources available to support your studies and academic success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover the support services available to you, including student success, wellbeing, and academic support teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take part in interactive campus activities, helping you become familiar with key locations and facilities around the university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet your Academic Personal Tutors (APTs) and learn how they can support you throughout your degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare for your first week of teaching, giving you the confidence to begin your studies successfully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>We want welcome\/induction week to be informative, engaging, and fun\u2014so come along, get involved, ask questions, and enjoy the start of your university experience!<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday 15 September<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>14:00 \u2013 15:00 (Room ST111)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15:00 \u2013 17:30 (Room ST104)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT: Please bring your photo ID with you on this date to complete enrolment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Thursday 17 September<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>13:00 \u2013 14:00 (Room ST002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14:00 \u2013 15:00 (Room DA115)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPsychology and Counselling\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-expect-during-your-psychology-induction\">What to Expect During Your Psychology Induction<\/h3>\n\n<p>Get ready for an exciting start to your Psychology journey! During welcome\/induction week you&#8217;ll have the opportunity to:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet your fellow students and teaching team and start building connections with the people you&#8217;ll be studying alongside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn about your Psychology programme, what to expect from your studies, and how to make the most of your time at university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take part in fun icebreaker activities designed to help you get to know your course mates in a relaxed and friendly environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up essential university systems, including Moodle, email, and accessing your timetable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the library and learning resources available to support your studies and academic success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover the support services available to you, including student success, wellbeing, and academic support teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take part in interactive campus activities, helping you become familiar with key locations and facilities around the university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet your Academic Personal Tutors (APTs) and learn how they can support you throughout your degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare for your first week of teaching, giving you the confidence to begin your studies successfully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>We want welcome\/induction week to be informative, engaging, and fun\u2014so come along, get involved, ask questions, and enjoy the start of your university experience!<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday 15 September<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>14:00 \u2013 15:00 (Room ST111)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15:00 \u2013 17:30 (Room HI102)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Please bring your photo ID with you on this date to complete enrolment.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Thursday 17 September<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>13:00 \u2013 14:00 (Room ST002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14:00 \u2013 15:00 (Room ST104)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPsychology with Forensic and Criminal Perspectives\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-expect-during-your-psychology-induction\">What to Expect During Your Psychology Induction<\/h3>\n\n<p>Get ready for an exciting start to your Psychology journey! During welcome\/induction week you&#8217;ll have the opportunity to:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet your fellow students and teaching team and start building connections with the people you&#8217;ll be studying alongside.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn about your Psychology programme, what to expect from your studies, and how to make the most of your time at university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take part in fun icebreaker activities designed to help you get to know your course mates in a relaxed and friendly environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up essential university systems, including Moodle, email, and accessing your timetable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore the library and learning resources available to support your studies and academic success.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discover the support services available to you, including student success, wellbeing, and academic support teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take part in interactive campus activities, helping you become familiar with key locations and facilities around the university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet your Academic Personal Tutors (APTs) and learn how they can support you throughout your degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare for your first week of teaching, giving you the confidence to begin your studies successfully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>We want welcome\/induction week to be informative, engaging, and fun\u2014so come along, get involved, ask questions, and enjoy the start of your university experience!<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday 15<sup> <\/sup>September<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>14:00 \u2013 15:00 (Room ST111<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15:00 \u2013 17:30 (Room HI101)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Please bring your photo ID with you on this date to complete enrolment.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Thursday 17 September<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>13:00 \u2013 14:00 (Room ST002)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>14:00 \u2013 15:00 (Room MC015)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p id=\"timetable\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"course-timetable-information\">Timetables<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPsychology\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><strong>Semester 1 &#8211; Week beginning 21\/09\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday 09:00 \u2013 12:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday 15:00 \u2013 17:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday 14:00 \u2013 18:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Full details of your individual academic timetable, including Semester 2 timetable which may differ, will be available via your university email calendar after you have completed the pre-arrival task online and set up your student login.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPsychology and Childhoods Studies\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><strong>Semester 1 &#8211; Week beginning 21\/09\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday 09:00 \u2013 11:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday 11:00 \u2013 14:00 and 15:00 \u2013 17:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday 14:00 \u2013 16:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Full details of your individual academic timetable, including Semester 2 timetable which may differ, will be available via your university email calendar after you have completed the pre-arrival task online and set up your student login.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPsychology and Counselling\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><strong>Semester 1 &#8211; Week beginning 21\/09\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday 09:00 \u2013 11:00 and 12:00 \u2013 13:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday 15:00 \u2013 18:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday 09:00 \u2013 12:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Full details of your individual academic timetable, including Semester 2 timetable which may differ, will be available via your university email calendar after you have completed the pre-arrival task online and set up your student login.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tPsychology with Forensic and Criminal Perspectives\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><strong>Semester 1 &#8211; Week beginning 21\/09\/2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monday 09:00 \u2013 11:00 and 12:00 \u2013 13:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday 15:00 \u2013 18:00<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday 14:00 \u2013 17:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Full details of your individual academic timetable, including Semester 2 timetable which may differ, will be available via your university email calendar after you have completed the pre-arrival task online and set up your student login.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t background-color: #d0c5b4;  style=\"background-color: #d0c5b4;\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tModule delivery\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"studying-psychology-at-birmingham-newman-university\">Studying Psychology at Birmingham Newman University<\/h3>\n\n<p>The Psychology programmes at Birmingham Newman University offer a rich and immersive learning experience. Our curriculum covers a wide range of core areas, including social psychology, individual differences, biological psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, research methods, and classical and contemporary issues. As a Psychology student, you\u2019ll become part of a vibrant and collaborative academic community, where shared learning and support are central to your experience.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"our-approach-to-teaching-and-learning\">Our Approach to Teaching and Learning<\/h4>\n\n<p><strong>Interactive Campus Lectures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Our lectures are designed to be dynamic and engaging. Using a variety of teaching methods, they introduce you to key psychological theories and concepts, encouraging active participation and deeper understanding.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Workshops and Seminars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>After lectures, you\u2019ll take part in small-group workshops and seminars. These hands-on sessions are where theory meets practice\u2014helping you develop your analytical skills and apply what you&#8217;ve learned in meaningful, practical ways.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Campus-Based Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Most of your learning takes place on campus, where you&#8217;ll benefit from direct interaction with your lecturers and peers. This face-to-face environment supports academic development and fosters a strong sense of community.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Technology-Enhanced Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>While in-person teaching is at the core of our approach, it\u2019s enhanced by a range of digital tools and online resources. These allow you to access learning materials, engage with interactive content, and receive support beyond classroom hours\u2014offering flexibility and reinforcement to your studies.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-benefits-of-our-learning-environment\">The Benefits of Our Learning Environment<\/h4>\n\n<p>Interactive and Engaging \u2013 Our teaching methods encourage curiosity, discussion, and critical thinking.<\/p>\n\n<p>Practice-Based Learning \u2013 Workshops and seminars provide valuable opportunities to apply psychological concepts in real-world contexts.<\/p>\n\n<p>Community-Focused \u2013 You\u2019ll study alongside fellow Psychology students in a supportive, collaborative academic environment.<\/p>\n\n<p>At Birmingham Newman University, we combine the best of traditional and innovative teaching to help you grow intellectually, professionally, and personally\u2014equipping you with the knowledge and skills for a successful future in psychology.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t background-color: #d0c5b4;  style=\"background-color: #d0c5b4;\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tTeaching team\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"meet-the-psychology-team\">Meet the Psychology Team<\/h3>\n\n<p>At Birmingham Newman University, our Psychology team is dedicated to supporting you throughout your academic journey. Led by Lorna Dodd, Head of Psychology and Programme Leader for Single Honours Psychology, the Psychology subject area is made up of experienced academics and supportive staff committed to helping you succeed.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you\u2019re enrolled in one of our specialised programmes, your Programme Leader will be:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr Flo Pearce \u2013 SH Psychology with Forensic &amp; Criminal Perspectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr Kate McGarry \u2013 SH Psychology and Childhood Studies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ms Anatoli Karypidou \u2013 SH Psychology with Counselling Studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Beyond your Programme Leader, you\u2019ll be taught and supported by a team of passionate psychology professionals with a wide range of expertise. Whether it\u2019s academic guidance, research supervision, or general support, we\u2019re here to help you thrive.<\/p>\n\n<p>We\u2019re excited to welcome you to the department and look forward to being part of your university experience.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p id=\"support\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-808f2fbd6e26da93aba838dc423150a1\" id=\"access-services-and-support-throughout-your-degree\">Student Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color has-4-font-size wp-elements-56f41ad1451507af8668dbc9df7b01ee\" id=\"access-services-and-support-throughout-your-degree\">Access services and support throughout your degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-05d0b5f7feff49509bf89b1602c17265\">At Birmingham Newman, you\u2019re never alone. We\u2019re here to support you at every stage, whether it\u2019s academic guidance, wellbeing support, or career advice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/10\/Student-Support-2-1-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Student welcome in the quad\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5fb1ad291d4162ceec369939281062f5\">Here are some of the ways we can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ad9ca5a751da07eadcd63d481c720cb is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-focus-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#aaa6b63d;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d3420c72da601b19f202cec619fe8c03\" id=\"modern-design\" style=\"color:#000000b8;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Academic Support &gt;<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-47b12b531041c3d9ff40af97a530593d\" style=\"color:#4a4a4adb;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">Help with assignments and study skills<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-focus-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#aaa6b63d;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9ba4bfc4e3db51293f78b9bd4d6d969e\" id=\"24x7-user-support\" style=\"color:#000000b8;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Wellbeing Services<\/a> &gt;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21859e5eeea9f9a17d43c2968a4701d1\" style=\"color:#4a4a4adb;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">Mental health support, counselling, and wellbeing<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-focus-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#aaa6b63d;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-35d322fa3bae1daf5010854f43749f3c\" id=\"fast-and-amp-secure\" style=\"color:#000000b8;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/careers-and-employability-service\/\">Career Services<\/a> &gt;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c212be41b25b3466716467301e5d287f\" style=\"color:#4a4a4adb;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">CV advice, placements, and future career planning<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-sky-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#aaa6b63d;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-504e9dda601450f570ab032b80b94e12\" id=\"modern-design\" style=\"color:#000000b8;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-finance\/\">Student Finance<\/a> &gt;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1b1ec3f6880d9140020eda8d3c0ee369\" style=\"color:#4a4a4adb;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">Guidance on tuition fees, funding, and budgeting<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-sky-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#aaa6b63d;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1edf0ed39a6bbacff43d63302b848c9c\" id=\"modern-design\" style=\"color:#000000b8;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\">Disability Support<\/a> &gt;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5ccb9878ee0dd2c16eca200f133351c6\" style=\"color:#4a4a4adb;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">Tailored support and adjustments for your needs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-sky-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#aaa6b63d;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-a75a9f28c88cf06cfea9aed16acb9d75\" id=\"fast-and-amp-secure\" style=\"color:#000000b8;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.3\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/careers-and-employability-service\/\"><\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/international-students\/\">International<\/a> &gt;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0ba4425c1a533e4a774fe7fda5a381e2\" style=\"color:#4a4a4adb;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">Help with visas and cultural adjustments<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-focus-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#aaa6b63d;border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:35px;padding-top:15px;padding-right:15px;padding-bottom:15px;padding-left:15px\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-f71b93dadcf7a9ec6e869f4b2eb1ca77\" id=\"24x7-user-support\" style=\"color:#000000b8;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);line-height:1.3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/about-us\/why-birmingham-newman\/services-and-facilities\/chaplaincy\/\">Chaplaincy<\/a> &gt;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-108fe36a9c6e960cd9179ad50a44f845\" style=\"color:#4a4a4adb;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">Find support, guidance and a listening ear from our Chaplaincy team<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28bee83cc78e2072bb454ad9275983da is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-focus-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0b691c38 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style=\"color:#4a4a4adb;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:14px;line-height:1.4\">Quickly resolve issues and stay connected with expert help from IT Services<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-focus-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cae6d8834a877480ac4ac22071500498\">If you\u2019re unsure where to start or what support you need, just ask \u2013 we\u2019re happy to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--filled-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/student-life-and-support\/student-success\/\"><span>Student Success<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a5c2cb5f4dfaadeb222a3102e210fcf7\" id=\"key-information\">Student Handbook<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--filled-blue\" href=\"\" ><span>New Handbook 2026\/27 &#8211; Coming Soon<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d9dfe7ece96896740d72b3f25aa75c64\" id=\"key-information\">OurNewman App<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/07\/OurNewman-App-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"OurNewman App - student view\" class=\"wp-image-104 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9db7d2c86dd2ce153aa7a1609cb04a89\">Find support services and keep up to date with campus events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b2568727edc031a521da09667a791172\">Receive personalised notifications about your course, timetable, and deadlines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a1926d09ca3ae4c5d1eaab3582c29740\">Access to your files, emails, and course resources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.newman.ac.uk\/our-newman\/\"><span>Find out more<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-sky-blue-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"newman-students-union\">Newman Students&#8217; Union<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:39% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/Newman-Students-Union.webp\" alt=\"Newman Students Union\" class=\"wp-image-794 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmansu.org\/groups\/whatson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What&#8217;s On<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmansu.org\/groups\/make_new_opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Regular Activities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmansu.org\/groups\/societies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Societies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmansu.org\/advice\/adviceservice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newmansu.org\/advice\/adviceresourcehub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Advice 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YouTube&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" ref=\"nofollow\" rel=\"noopener\">privacy policy applies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mental-health-support\">Mental Health Support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"sllv-embed sllv-youtube sllv-lazy type-short\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/newman.ac.uk\/welcome\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/fallback.webp)\" data-embed=\"8HC5bgv3U_0\" data-playlist=\"\">\n\t<button class=\"sllv-button\" aria-label=\"Play YouTube video\">\n\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 68 48\" height=\"100%\" width=\"100%\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"YouTube play icon\">\n\t\t\t<path fill=\"#F00\" d=\"M66.52,7.74c-0.78-2.93-2.49-5.41-5.42-6.19C55.79,.13,34,0,34,0S12.21,.13,6.9,1.55 C3.97,2.33,2.27,4.81,1.48,7.74C0.06,13.05,0,24,0,24s0.06,10.95,1.48,16.26c0.78,2.93,2.49,5.41,5.42,6.19 C12.21,47.87,34,48,34,48s21.79-0.13,27.1-1.55c2.93-0.78,4.64-3.26,5.42-6.19C67.94,34.95,68,24,68,24S67.94,13.05,66.52,7.74z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M 45,24 27,14 27,34\" fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>\n\t\t<\/svg>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<span class=\"sllv-privacy\">\n\t\t<strong>Privacy Notice<\/strong>\n\t\t<p>By clicking play, you agree to load content from YouTube, which may collect data about your visit. 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YouTube&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy\" target=\"_blank\" ref=\"nofollow\" rel=\"noopener\">privacy policy applies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-caper-background-color has-background\" id=\"headstart\">HeadStart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-5-font-size wp-elements-ffe5e6892ac45b284b56479f6633ce94\">HeadStart is a series of interactive workshops designed to help you feel confident, prepared and connected as you begin your university journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d8eb583461d43ccbba542bbaab8397ca\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9ff87ad864db146f8616a3f984ae9030\">By taking part, you&#8217;ll build essential skills, discover the support available to you, and make a positive start to life at university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--outline button--filled-blue\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=PfqifUrTzUiOsfSQmZApBMdNGFW41KlHsLQ4BBnnpllUQzFDWDJMVUtSWllRVDFFTkZLV0JSQUxaNy4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>Book Your HeadStart slot<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"schedule\">HeadStart schedule<\/h4>\n\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tMonday 7 September\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-hp-table-header-colors\" style=\"--hp-table-header-text-color:#fff;--hp-table-header-background-color:#002c4b\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>On campus sessions<\/th><th>Online sessions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Monday 7 September (10am to 11am)<\/strong><br>&#8211; 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Digital and Your Studies (Online)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Tuesday 8 September (11am to 12pm)<\/strong><br>&#8211; I&#8217;ve never used a library before!: What to expect in Newman Library (Online)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tWednesday 9 September\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-hp-table-header-colors\" style=\"--hp-table-header-text-color:#fff;--hp-table-header-background-color:#002c4b\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>On campus sessions<\/th><th>Online sessions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Wednesday 9 September (11am)<\/strong><br>&#8211; Library \u2013 &#8220;I&#8217;ve never used a library before!&#8221;: What to expect in Newman Library<br>&#8211; On campus \u2013 ST002<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wednesday 9 September (12pm)<\/strong><br>&#8211; Careers \u2013 Unlock your Future: Strengths, Options and Careers Service Intro<br>&#8211; On campus \u2013 ST002<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wednesday 9 September (2pm)<\/strong><br>&#8211; Meet the Students&#8217; Union: Your Guide to Student Life &#8211; Life Beyond the Lecture Theatre<br>&#8211; On campus \u2013 HI104<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tThursday 10 September\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-hp-table-header-colors\" style=\"--hp-table-header-text-color:#fff;--hp-table-header-background-color:#002c4b\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>On campus sessions<\/th><th>Online sessions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Thursday 10 September (10am to 11am)<\/strong><br>&#8211; AI and your learning: getting the basics right (Online)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Thursday 10 September (12pm to 1pm)<\/strong><br>&#8211; Unlock your Future: Strengths, Options and Careers Service Intro (Online)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Thursday 10 September (1pm to 2pm)<\/strong><br>&#8211; Learning Development: Study and Writing at University level (Online)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Thursday 10 September (2pm to 3pm)<\/strong><br>&#8211; Sources for courses: a guide to reading expectations at University (Online)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<details\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-details is-layout-block is-icon-caret\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<summary\n\t\t\t\t  \t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\tFriday 11 September\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"icon icon-caret\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\"><path d=\"M310.6 246.6l-127.1 128C176.4 380.9 168.2 384 160 384s-16.38-3.125-22.63-9.375l-127.1-128C.2244 237.5-2.516 223.7 2.438 211.8S19.07 192 32 192h255.1c12.94 0 24.62 7.781 29.58 19.75S319.8 237.5 310.6 246.6z\"\/><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-hp-table-header-colors\" style=\"--hp-table-header-text-color:#fff;--hp-table-header-background-color:#002c4b\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>On campus sessions<\/th><th>Online sessions<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Friday 11 September (10am to 11am)<\/strong><br>\u2013 Money and Student Life (Online)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Friday 11 September (11am to 12pm)<\/strong><br>&#8211; Managing your wellbeing (Online)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Friday 11 September (1pm)<\/strong><br>&#8211; Student Money Advisor<br>&#8211; Money and Student Life<br>&#8211; On campus \u2013 ST002<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Friday 11 September (2pm)<\/strong><br>&#8211; Advice &amp; Wellbeing<br>&#8211; Managing your wellbeing<br>&#8211; On campus \u2013 ST002<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Friday 11 September (3pm)<\/strong><br>&#8211; Library<br>&#8211; Sources for courses: a guide to reading expectations at University<br>&#8211; On campus \u2013 ST002<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"expect\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-expect\">What to expect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"attendance-monitoring\">Attendance monitoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Birmingham Newman University we use SEAtS Software to monitor attendance and engagement in order to support students to achieve success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button button button--tertiary\" href=\"https:\/\/newman.cloud.panopto.eu\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=6b81a73b-c46c-4824-b987-b47700e3af85\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>SEAtS Introduction (video)<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>For further detailed help on using SEAtS see our <a href=\"https:\/\/newman.topdesk.net\/tas\/public\/ssp\/content\/detail\/service?unid=9e53de52176941669339f001adc846b3&amp;from=f9eabed5-0e36-4ef7-8281-775dc620469d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEAtS Guidance on our University Self Service Portal<\/a> (student login required).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the Psychology Subject Area at Birmngham Newman University! 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