If you’re studying in Birmingham, joining the University Royal Naval Unit (URNU) Birmingham is your opportunity to add some unique adventure to student life.
Contact us to register your interest in a URNU
Register Your InterestYou can expect to cover a variety of activities which includes Navigation, Leadership & Team Building Activities, Sports and talks from Potential Employers (both Military and Civilian). Based at HMS Forward, our catchment area is from University of Birmingham, Birmingham City University and Aston University. Leicester University, Loughborough University, Coventry University, Wolverhampton University and University of Warwick.
Lt John Scholes RN
The Commanding Officer is in charge of their own unit. They manage the unit, staff and students. Commanding Officers’ are in charge of what their unit can participate in throughout the year. They are in charge of their own budget, safety of personnel and unit routines.
WO1 (SM) Al Grover
The Coxswain supports the Commanding Officer and deputises as required. They are responsible for the day to day running of the unit and activities.
Lt (URNU) Deborah Witt RNR
The Senior Training Officer is the lead Training Officer for each unit. They oversee the syllabus for training within the unit from the training team. This can include managing the training plan and overseeing training delivery from the other Training Officers’. They have the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of training, from adventure training to navigation to ship deployments.
Miss Jane Fadhel
The Regional Administration Officer is responsible to the Commanding Officer for carrying out the administration of unit activities.