Aston University
Aston University has been part of the engine of growth in the West Midlands for more than 100 years. Now known for its world-class teaching and strong links to industry, government and commerce, Aston continues to change the world through its research-led approach.
A technological university, Aston’s mission is “to be the UK’s leading university for business and the professions, where original research, enterprise and inspiring teaching deliver global impact.”
Aston University has a focus on research as the driver to deliver change, providing opportunities to students, partners and businesses, across a range of disciplines from science and engineering through to medicine and social sciences.
Research is at the forefront of Aston University’s mission, underpinning everything that it does. 78% of its research is rated “world leading” or “internationally recognised” (REF 2014).
Aston University funding schemes
The University has developed a strong reputation for working closely with industry and has built a strong track record in commercialising technologies such as Temozolomide. Multiple funding schemes are supported, including:
KEEN – a business improvement programme, which is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships – helping businesses innovate, compete in new markets and increase profitability
Innovate UK – which provides funding for a range of collaborative projects
Aston Centre for Growth – For SMEs, this offers businesses leading growth programmes and opportunities.
Aston Enterprise – Targeting West Midlands student and graduate entrepreneurs, the Aston Enterprise offers a great package of intensive start-up support for new ventures.
Aston University research opportunities
The university comprises five key schools, each of which has a number of research centres:
Aston Business School – Conducting pioneering research into modern business & management issues for over 60 years, making it one of the longest established, research-based business schools in the UK.
Aston Medical School – Established in 2014, its research areas include maternal health, cardiovascular medicine and mental health.
Engineering and Applied Science – Focusing on 4 key strategic areas, bioenergy and sustainability, communications and sensing, complexity and informatics and healthcare technologies.
Languages and Social Sciences – Working across humanities, arts and social sciences, bringing together a unique blend of internationally well-connected scholars.
Life & Health Sciences – Ranging from the molecular and cellular levels, through neural systems and human behaviours, to the restoration of health and the study of the individual in health care and societal settings.