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Aston University is marking the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service (NHS) on 5 July by lighting up its library building in blue between Monday 3 July and Sunday 9 July.Founded in 1948, the NHS was the first universal health…

Aston Business School’s Professor Tim Baines has given evidence to a high-profile House of Commons report on the Government’s plans for decarbonising the energy sector by 2035. Professor Baines was drawing attention to his research into…

Aston University has announced the appointment of the former European Journal of Cultural Studies editor, Professor Helen Wood.Helen will join as a professor in media and cultural studies within the Sociology and Policy department of the…

New research from Aston University has uncovered reasons why endometriosis, one of the most common and debilitating gynaecological conditions, takes an average of 8 years to be diagnosed by medical professionals. Reviewing qualitative…

An Aston University researcher has turned one of the basic rules of construction on its head.For centuries a hanging chain has been used as an example to explain how masonry arches stand.Structural engineers are familiar with…

Aston University-based Supergen Bioenergy Hub is to receive £5 million to continue its exploration of the use of renewable energy.The hub is one of three across the UK which contribute to the government’s engineering net zero priority to…

A fitness app used during lockdown has inspired one woman to keep tens of thousands of people who studied at Aston University connected.The exclusive online space unlocks the expertise within the Aston University global alumni community…

Aston Business School (ABS) has once again been recognised on the global stage for its continued excellence in a wide variety of effective practices to put them in a unique band of business schools.ABS has successfully had its…

Aston University is ranked 446th in the 2024 QS World University Rankings, improving its position by 118 places compared to last year. The latest rankings, released on 27 June, also see the University ranked 46th in United Kingdom.The QS…

Aston University has been named as one of the UK’s leading lights in what is predicted to be the future of food - lab-made meat.The University is one of 17 higher education institutions that are expected to play a major role in the…