Deputy Vice-Chancellor @newman_uni. @AdvanceHE #PFHEA, Fellow @theRSAorg #FRSA, Chartered Fellow @cimspa #FCIMSPA. Vice Chair @bcbeactive.
Joined April 2011
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7 Jun 2024
What a way to end the week 💥💥💥
Very proud to be named 1st in England for “student satisfaction” by the @compuniguide
Testament to our incredible staff, our focus on an inclusive community, and our support for students ⬇️
7 Jun 2024
🥳 | We're thrilled to announce that we've been ranked 1st in England for student satisfaction, according to the @compuniguide 2025 🤩
Read more: bit.ly/4e9YBBf
ALT Image reads: #1 university in England for student satisfaction. Complete University Guide
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Professor Richard Medcalf retweeted
22 Sep 2025
👉 If you are a visionary leader with a passion for people, partnerships & social change, we invite you to consider becoming our next Chair of Trustees.
Check out our microsite for more info how to apply boardrecruitment.activeblack…
🕛 Deadline for applications: 9pm 26 September
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Professor Richard Medcalf retweeted
20 Apr 2025
Higher education is a key driver of social mobility 📈
Our landmark piece of research found that young people from low-income homes are 4x more likely to become socially mobile if they go to university.
Efforts to widen access to universities must continue 👇
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Professor Richard Medcalf retweeted
9 Apr 2025
📢 Active Black Country is seeking new trustees to help set the direction of our charity, play a key role in decision-making & have an influence on work to unite Black Country partners behind our mission to get people active.
For more info & to apply 👇
activeblackcountry.co.uk/new…
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3 Apr 2025
Super proud of the whole @Newman_Uni community. We're excited to have picked up an incredible SIX nominations for the @Whatuni @IDP_Connect Student Choice Awards.
newman.ac.uk/news/birmingham…
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27 Feb 2025
We’re thrilled with the support that @BCbeactive is getting from the @Sport_England place funding ⬇️
Great news for the region & our thanks to all partners involved
27 Feb 2025
📢Black Country partners have today been awarded nearly £1.3m from @Sport_England to tackle physical inactivity.
Great news for Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall & Wolverhampton in collective efforts to get people moving more & being active😀
Read the story👇
activeblackcountry.co.uk/new…
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Professor Richard Medcalf retweeted
22 Jan 2025
Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of welcoming representatives from local universities to have a guided tour of our state-of-the-art facilities at Midland Met.
@wlv_uni @MyBCU @unibirmingham @worcester_uni @AstonUniversity @Newman_Uni @UCBofficial
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Professor Richard Medcalf retweeted
21 Jan 2025
🤩 | Join us tomorrow for our second Open Evening of the year!
Our ‘drop-in’ style chats are your opportunity to explore joining us this January 2025! 💙
⏰ 16:00 - 19:00
Book your place now ➡️ bit.ly/3Zym20s
14 Jan 2025
🤩 | Look out for our teams in blue tomorrow 👀 We can’t wait to welcome you to our first Open Evening of the year (16:00 - 19:00).
Get your questions answered at our ‘drop-in’ style evening! There’s still time to join us this January! 💙
Book now: bit.ly/3Zym20s
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Professor Richard Medcalf retweeted
8 Dec 2024
By age 31, graduates from the West Midlands earn 36% more than non-graduates
ALT Infographic saying by age 31, graduates from the West Midlands earn 36% more than non-graduates
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23 Nov 2024
Our festive Open Day @Newman_Uni is open until 3pm … join us to meet our experts & tour campus
#MadeInBirmingham
22 Nov 2024
👋 | We're excited for our final Open Day of the year, starting at 10am tomorrow! 🤩
Enjoy campus tours, subject 1:1s, and festive fun! 🎄
✅ Everyone welcome
✅ Free parking
✅ Free food and drink voucher
Check out our subject talk timetable ➡️ bit.ly/48WfehJ
ALT We look forward to welcoming you Check your route for a safe journey to campus
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21 Nov 2024
Looking forward to meeting prospective students & their families on Saturday, at our last Open Day of 2024!
Expect some early festivities 🎄🎁 alongside our usual mix of campus tours, subject talks, as well as advice & guidance from our Student Success team
20 Nov 2024
📣 | PSA: Our final Open Day of the year is happening this Saturday! 🤩
The talk timetable is now live on our website!
We’ve got a range of talks happening throughout the day, starting at 10:30am and wrapping up by 1:00 pm.
View the timetable ➡️ bit.ly/48WfehJ
ALT Join us at our Open Day. Sat 23rd November Your future starts here
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Professor Richard Medcalf retweeted
20 Nov 2024
📣 | PSA: Our final Open Day of the year is happening this Saturday! 🤩
The talk timetable is now live on our website!
We’ve got a range of talks happening throughout the day, starting at 10:30am and wrapping up by 1:00 pm.
View the timetable ➡️ bit.ly/48WfehJ
ALT Join us at our Open Day. Sat 23rd November Your future starts here
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Professor Richard Medcalf retweeted
14 Nov 2024
"I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when I was 16.
"I was ill, losing a lot of weight, very tired and drinking 8-9 litres of water a day. I realised something wasn't right."
On #WorldDiabetesDay, Jake O'Brien shares his story... 💙
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Professor Richard Medcalf retweeted
11 Nov 2024
Drumroll please... 🥁
Sport Birmingham are proud to announce the finalists for the 2024 Community Celebration Awards! 🌟
🔗 Discover who the finalists are here: sportbirmingham.org/news/fin…
#SB10 #CommunityCelebrationAwards
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Professor Richard Medcalf retweeted
4 Nov 2024
As reported in this morning's @Wonkhe Monday Briefing - the HE fee rise is happening and it's being announced this afternoon. The order paper just landed to confirm it.
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Professor Richard Medcalf retweeted
30 Oct 2024
🤔 | Considering a Foundation Year or Applied Humanities starting in Jan 2025?
University can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. We're here to help 💙
- Chat one-on-one with lecturers
- Get application support
- Discuss finance options
➡️ bit.ly/4fqn2tU
ALT OPEN MORNING Wednesday 6th November 11:00 - 14:00 Birmingham Newman University On Campus Drop in for a chat about Foundation Year or Applied Humanities programme starting in January 2024.
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Professor Richard Medcalf retweeted
29 Oct 2024
🎓 | Yesterday was magical 💫 A day to celebrate your commitment, dedication, and achievements on your journey at Birmingham Newman University.
We couldn't be prouder of the Class of 2024 💙
ALT Student dressed in Graduation attire within Symphony Hall, standing in the crowd and waving
ALT Student dressed in Graduation attire, standing on stage and waving
ALT Student dressed in Graduation attire posing by canal
ALT Student dressed in Graduation attire, standing outside with flowers in hand
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28 Oct 2024
Were thrilled to be back at @ICC_Birmingham & @BMusic_Ltd Symphony Hall for another busy day of @Newman_Uni Graduations 🎓
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5 Oct 2024
A pleasure to welcome visitors to campus for another @Newman_Uni open day today
instagram.com/stories/newman…
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Professor Richard Medcalf retweeted
24 Sep 2024
Big launch day for our Black Country Water Safety Programme, an important initiative to equip thousands of schoolchildren with vital survival skills. Thanks to all partners for helping us get this project off the ground.👏
@RLSSUK
@CanalRiverTrust
@Swim_England
@ActivePartners_
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