Aston University

The pen used by the late Queen Elizabeth II when she first visited Aston University was unveiled at a special event to highlight the role of history and archives held on Thursday 26 June at the University’s headquarters, John Cadbury House,…

Aston University researchers are part of a team that has sent data at a record rate of 402 terabits per second using commercially available optical fibre. This beats their previous record, announced in March 2024, of 301 terabits or…

Populist politicians seeking to influence voters cannot rely on their own charisma to win over voters, as it is not just the message and facial behaviour that matter, but the reactions of other listeners, according to new research by Aston…

Aston University has been ranked eighth in the category ‘Best UK Universities for Job Prospects’ in the latest StudentCrowd awards based on student reviews, a rise of two places from last year. A total of 31,564 reviews were submitted on…

The director of Aston University’s Energy and Bioproducts Institute is one of the first members of a new organisation to help the automotive industry transition to net zero. Professor Patricia Thornley, an international leader in…

Aston Vision Sciences (AVS), a spin-out from Aston University’s School of Optometry, has successfully launched its first product to market – a low-cost, specialist filter for optometrists to use when examining patients’ eyes for a range of…

Aston University has scored over 80% for total positivity in the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS) and has also scored highly for learning resources and academic support, achieving total positivity scores of 87.1% and 85.5% respectively in…

Aston University has gained a new piece of public art on its campus in Birmingham city centre, in the form of a large mural of the artwork One Aston by Birmingham graphic artist Brumhaus. Birmingham-based artist Alexander Edwards, known…

The top US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has prominently referenced the research work of Aston University accounting expert Dr George Salijeni in its recent notice regarding proposed amendments to audit procedures. This…

Aston University has appointed Sasha Ilyukhin as a senior industrial fellow with its Advanced Services Group. Visiting fellows are appointed based on their professional contribution made to industry and to recognise the wider benefits…