suite with two Olympic lifting platforms. The centre has squash and badminton court facilities. All facilities are open to the local community as well as students and staff from the university. Beyond the centre, there is a third-generation all-weather pitch that was originally opened in 2008 and then upgraded in April 2017. The pitch was officially opened by former Aston Villa and England striker Darius Vassell and Premier League official and Newman alumna Sian Massey-Ellis. The pitch was part of a collaboration between the university and the Football Foundation to increase local participation in sports. The sports hall plays host to the university sports teams and is sometimes used as an examination venue. Campus art The campus has a number of artworks. A piece entitled 'The Globe', designed by Planet Art in nearby West Bromwich, was installed outside of the new library building in May 2012. 'The Globe' includes quotations from John Henry Newman on faithfulness and commitment. A statue of John Henry Newman, designed and created by Tim Tolkien, is in the Ryland Quad of the campus. Campus Development In 2016, the local council approved the first phase of the university's new Campus development plan. Phase one included a £22 million investment in a new hall of residence, teaching block, social spaces and coffee bar. The accommodation blocks are designed as a ribbon of buildings that respond to the natural sweep of the eastern boundary. The new teaching block includes a new lecture theatre, seminar rooms and atrium. The total development, costing £70m, was the subject of an argument between local councillors. Fiona Williams (Lab) criticised the generic nature of the building designs. She stated 'we seem to be having a lot of off-the-shelf design in the city. We need a little more imagination'. Her rival, Douglas Osborn (Con) defended the designs claiming 'the site has character...any extras would end up being paid for by the young people through the fees'. One council official claimed the designs were 'crisp and modern' and in keeping with surrounding buildings. In 2021, the university began work developing teaching spaces for new courses in Nursing. Organisation and structure The university is governed by the University Council and the Senate, while day-to-day running is by the university leadership team. As of November 2021, the university leadership team was: Professor Jackie Dunne, Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Childs, Deputy Vice Chancellor Andrea Bolshaw, University Secretary & Registrar