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Your Foundation Year begins in September 2026. Find your induction and timetable details here:
If you are starting your course in September, you'll find information here from August to help you get ready, including your pre-arrival task, welcome and induction sessions.
Key Dates
Online Welcome & Q&A
Online Welcome & Q&A
Week beginning 31 August
Meet your tutors, support staff, and fellow students
Hear from our Finance Team about Student Finance
Discover the range of resources and guidance available to help you succeed
➡️ Check your email for your invitation and Teams link. Please also see below for further information, including the times of your online welcome session by subject area.
On-Campus Welcome & Induction
On-Campus Welcome & Induction
Week beginning 14 September
Join us on campus for your official induction day.
Get to know your programme team and explore the university
➡️ Please see below for a list of subject areas, along with induction details and timetable information. You'll also receive an email with further details soon.
What to bring
If you are offered a place and choose to join us, we recommend bringing the following:
✅ Photo ID – Passport or driving licence.
If you do not have one of these documents, then we will accept a Voter Authority Certificate. If you do not already have this, you can request it for free from the government website: Apply for photo ID to vote (called a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’)
✅ Notebook & Pens – Handy for jotting down important information.
✅ Laptop or Tablet (if available) – Not essential but useful for digital activities.
✅ Questions for Staff or Current Students – This is your chance to ask anything about student life!
Why Induction Matters
Induction is more than just admin — it’s your first step into university life.
During induction, you’ll:
Meet your tutors, support staff, and fellow students
Explore campus and get set up on university systems
Ask questions about finance and study skills
Start building your Foundation Year community
While you wait
Complete your pre-arrival task – If you have met all the conditions of your offer, you'll receive an email inviting you to complete it through the Applicant Portal. Once you've completed the task and your photo has been approved, you'll receive your student login details, giving you access to your Birmingham Newman email and personalised timetable.
➡️ Visit the University Enrolment page for full guidance.
In the meantime, why not start preparing?
Explore these sections for useful tips and resources:
Prepare for university life - Learn about student life, finance, and what to expect
Prepare for academic study - Build confidence with digital and study skills before you arrive
On campus Induction and Timetable Details
Find your subject area below for full induction and timetable information.
Accounting and Finance
Accounting and Finance
Induction
Online welcome
Tuesday 1 September, 12–1pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams invite. If you haven’t received it by 28 August, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction
Tuesday 15 September
10am to 1:30pm
Room DA001
Timetable (week beginning 21 September)
Degree subject session time :
Fridays 2pm-5pm
Core Foundation session time:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days and scheduled within these times).
Adult Nursing
Adult Nursing
Induction
Online welcome
Thursday 3 September, 12–1pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams link. If you haven’t received it by 28 August, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction
Thursday 17 September
9am to 12:30pm
Room CH116
Timetable (week beginning 21 September)
Degree subject session times:
Fridays: 3pm to 6pm.
Core foundation session times
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days and scheduled within these times).
Business courses (Business management; Business, Accounting and Finance; Business and Entrepreneurship; Business and Human Resources; Business and Law; Business and Marketing; Digital Marketing).
Business courses (Business management; Business, Accounting and Finance; Business and Entrepreneurship; Business and Human Resources; Business and Law; Business and Marketing; Digital Marketing).
Induction
Online welcome:
Tuesday 1 September, 12:00–1:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams invite. If you haven’t received it by 28 August, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction:
Tuesday 15 September
10:30am to 1:30pm
Room DA001
Timetable (week beginning 21 September)
Degree subject session time:
Fridays 2pm to 5pm
Core foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days and scheduled within these times).
Computer Science
Computer Science
Induction
Online welcome
Thursday 3 September, 12–1pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams link. If you haven’t received it by 28 August, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction
Thursday 17 September
9:30am to 1pm
Room HI103
Timetable (week beginning 21 September)
Degree Subject Session times:
Wednesdays 9am to 12pm
Core foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days and scheduled within these times).
Counselling and Working with Children, Young People & Families; Counselling and Therapeutic Approaches
Counselling and Working with Children, Young People & Families; Counselling and Therapeutic Approaches
Induction
Online welcome
Thursday 3 September, 12pm–1pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams link. If you haven’t received it by 28 August, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction
Thursday 17 September
11am to 2:30pm
Room HI102
Timetable (week beginning 21 September)
Degree subject session times:
Mondays 9am to 12pm
Foundation session times
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days and scheduled within these times).
Criminology courses and Policing
Criminology courses and Policing
Induction
Online welcome
Tuesday 1 September, 12pm–1pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams invite. If you haven’t received it by 28 August, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction:
Tuesday 15 September
11am to 2:30pm
Room HI102
Timetable (week beginning 21 September)
Degree subject session times:
Wednesday 10am to 1pm
Core foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days and scheduled within these times).
Early Childhood Studies
Early Childhood Studies
Induction
Online welcome
Tuesday 1 September, 12–1pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams invite. If you haven’t received it by 28 August, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction:
Tuesday 15 September
9:30am to 1pm
Room HI104
Timetable (week beginning 21 September)
Degree subject session time:
Monday 3pm to 6pm
Foundation session times
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days and scheduled within these times).
Education and SEND
Education and SEND
Induction
Online welcome
Tuesday 1 September, 12–1pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams invite. If you haven’t received it by 28 August, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction:
Tuesday 15 September
9:30pm to 1pm
Room HI104
Timetable (week beginning 21 September)
Degree subject session time:
Mondays 3pm to 6pm
Core foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days and scheduled within these times).
Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care
Induction
Online welcome
Thursday 3 September, 12pm–1pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams link. If you haven’t received it by 28 August, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction
Thursday 17 September
9am to 12:30pm
Room CH116
Timetable (week beginning 21 September)
Degree subject session time:
Fridays 10am to 1pm
Foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days and scheduled within these times).
Law
Law
Induction
Online welcome
Tuesday 1 September, 12:00–1:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams invite. If you haven’t received it by 28 August, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction
Tuesday 15 September
11am to 2:30pm
Room HI102
Timetable (week beginning 21 September)
Degree subject session times:
Wednesday 9am to 12pm
Core foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days and scheduled within these times).
Primary Education 3-11 QTS
Primary Education 3-11 QTS
Induction
Online welcome
Tuesday 1 September, 12:00–1:00pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams invite. If you haven’t received it by 28 August, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction:
Tuesday 15 September
9:30 to 1pm
Room HI104
Timetable (week beginning 21 September)
Degree subject session time:
Monday 3pm to 6pm
Core foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days and scheduled within these times).
Psychology courses
Psychology courses
Induction
Online welcome
Thursday 3 September, 12–1pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams link. If you haven’t received it by 28 August, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction
Thursday 17 September
10:30am to 2pm
Room ST104
Timetable (week beginning 21 September)
Degree subject session times
Wednesdays 10am to 1pm
Core foundation session times
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days and scheduled within these times).
Sports courses
Sports courses
Induction
Online welcome
Thursday 3 September, 12pm-1pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams link. If you haven’t received it by 28 August, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction
Thursday 17 September
9:30am to 1pm
Room HI103
Timetable (week beginning 21 September)
Degree subject session times:
Mondays 9am to 12pm
Core foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days and scheduled within these times).
Studies in Primary Education
Studies in Primary Education
Induction
Online welcome
Tuesday 1 September, 12–1pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams invite. If you haven’t received it by 28 August, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction
Tuesday 15 September
9:30am to 1pm
Room HI104
Timetable (week beginning 21 September)
Degree subject session times:
Mondays 3pm to 6pm
Core foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days and scheduled within these times).
Working with Children, Young People & Families
Working with Children, Young People & Families
Induction
Online welcome
Tuesday 1 September, 12–1pm
Online via Microsoft Teams
Check your university email for your personal Teams invite. If you haven’t received it by 28 August, please contact j.brennan@newman.ac.uk
On campus induction:
Tuesday 15 September
11am to 2:30pm
Room HI102
Timetable (week beginning 21 September)
Degree subject session time:
Mondays 3pm to 6pm
Core foundation session times:
Tuesday or Thursday, 9am–5pm (students will be allocated one of these days)
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