Aston University stories
Unit4 reports cloud success & unveils new services tier
Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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Unit4 has announced fresh leadership changes and a new service tier, signalling strong demand for its cloud migration services and SaaS ERP solutions.
CyberASAP Demo Day to unveil promising UK cyber solutions
Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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cybersecurity
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software development
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accelerator
Innovative cybersecurity solutions will be unveiled at London’s CyberASAP Demo Day, showcasing 14 projects from the accelerator programme backed by GBP £40 million alumni success.
Aston University sets world record in data transmission speed
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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telco
Aston University researchers shatter data transmission speed record, reaching 402 terabits per second with advanced optical fibre technology.
Craven Dunnill partners with Aston University for digital revamp
Fri, 12th Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
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digitisation
UK's ceramic tile company, Craven Dunnill, collaborates with Aston University to digitise its warehouse operations and streamline business processes as part of a growth strategy.
Aston University achieves record-breaking data transmission speed
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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telco
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broadband
Aston University researchers set a new record in data transmission, achieving speeds of 301 terabits per second, 4.5 million times quicker than average UK home broadband.
JDD Furniture & Aston University unite to enhance efficiency
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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knowledge management
Birmingham's JDD Furniture partners with Aston University in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership to bolster production efficiency amidst rising post-pandemic demand for custom office furniture.
Aston University gets GBP £443k grant to enhance lithium-ion battery safety
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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cartech
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eco-friendly
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evs
Aston University secures a GBP £443,058 EPSRC grant for transforming lithium-ion batteries into safer, more eco-friendly versions using gel electrolyte materials.
Sir Peter Rigby named honorary chair of Aston's Digital Futures Institute
Mon, 26th Feb 2024
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edutech
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digital inclusion
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real estate
Renowned British business leader, Sir Peter Rigby, is appointed honorary chair of Aston University's new Digital Futures Institute, offering expertise and connections to foster digital inclusion and innovation.
Aston University partners with BIT Group to revolutionise cybersecurity
Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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edutech
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it training
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partner programmes
Aston University forms an innovative partnership with award-winning IT group, BIT, aiming to revolutionise cyber security education and services via Knowledge Transfer Partnership program.
Aston University women triumph at Midlands Women in Tech Awards 2023
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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gender diversity
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gender equality
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universities
Two women from Aston University shine at the Midlands Women in Tech Awards, earning top honours in academia and tech.
Birmingham NHS Trust & Aston University collaborating on digital healthcare
Sat, 7th Oct 2023
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data analytics
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ai
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healthtech
Aston University and Birmingham NHS Trust gear up to explore AI, big data in paediatric and women's healthcare.
Aston University joins Turing University Network to advance AI and Data Science
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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edutech
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data science
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ai
Aston University joins prestigious Turing University Network, showcasing commitment to advancing data science and AI.
Lack of regulatory oversight in decentralised finance
Thu, 16th Mar 2023
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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decentralised finance
DeFi lacks regulatory oversight, creating blind spots and vulnerabilities, according to a study by Aston University's Cyber Security Innovation Centre.
University researchers to tackle global data storage crisis
Wed, 21st Dec 2022
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storage
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data analytics
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bi
Scientists at Aston University are starting a research programme to tackle the global shortage of digital data storage.