Aston University

On 11th July, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT UK) announced the re-election of Dr Sarah Shaw, and election of Richard Atkinson and Dr Hajar Fatorachian to its board following its annual general meeting.

Aston University has launched a guaranteed internship scheme across its entire postgraduate master's degree portfolio, providing high quality industry experience for its students.

Aston University has appointed Maureen McLaughlin to the newly created role of Chief Student Officer.

Aston University has successfully retained the HR Excellence in Research Award for a 12th year, further highlighting its dedication to aligning its processes and practices with the UK Concordat to Support the career development of researchers.

Ian Gribben, Account Director - Universities at Sodexo, has received the 'Enactus Outstanding Contribution of a Coach' award in recognition of his support for the Chance for Change (C4C) initiative.

Aston University has become only the second university institution to receive the Athena Swan Gold Award, recognising its commitment to gender equality.

Aston University has appointed Professor Aoife McDermott to its College of Business and Social Sciences as a professor in human resource management.

Aston University is using one of Birmingham's Christmas markets to help teach students entrepreuneurial skills.

Aston University's College of Health and Life Sciences has established Schwartz Round sessions to allow medical and healthcare students to discuss the emotional aspects of their work in a safe space.

Professor Aleks Subic, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Aston University, has been appointed by the Global Federation of Competitiveness Councils to lead a new University Research Leadership Forum (URLF) initiative to create an international network of universities committed to place-ba

Aston University has received NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Work and Health Research Programme funding to support workplace happiness and wellness.

Aston University has been named the second-best in England for social mobility after receiving a top two ranking from the Higher Education Policy Institute (HEPI) for the third year running.

Aston University is set to welcome three new experts to its business school's Accounting Department, adding to its research base in several core areas including auditing, financial reporting and management accounting.

Aston University has held its second online 'Gender Equality in Higher Education Symposium', following a successful first event in 2022.

A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Aston University and property developer Bruntwood SciTech will support the university's 2030 Strategy growth plan for the Birmingham Knowledge Quarter.

Aston University is launching a new research institute to support digital innovation and transformation.