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Aston University

Aston University  Is a puplic research university situatedd in the city centre of Birmingham, England. Aston began as the Birmingham Municipal Technical School in 1895, evolving into the UK's first  Colleage of Advanced  in 1956.Aston University received its royal charter from Queen Elizabeth 2 on 22 April 1966. In 2017, Aston received recognition by Times Higher Education for the second-best teaching quality in the UK.For 2018, it was ranked in the top 55 universities in the UK by all major domestic and international league tables. Aston was ranked by QS as the 42nd best university in the world under 50 years old in 2015. Aston pioneered the integrated placement year concept over 50 years ago,and more than 70% of Aston students take a placement year, the highest percentage in the UK. Aston is ranked 34th in the University League Tables 2020.

History The origins of Aston University are a School of Metallurgy formed in the Birmingham and Midland Institute in 1875. The Birmingham Municipal Technical School separated from the Institute in 1895, teaching chemistry, physics, metallurgy and electrical engineering. In 1911, commercial classes were introduced and grew into an independent School of Commerce by 1916.[12] The school changed its name in 1927 to the Birmingham Central Technical College,[12] to reflect its changing approach to teaching technology. In 1951, the Technical College was renamed the College of Technology, Birminghma and work began on the Main Building at Gosta Green. In 1956, it became the first elite designated College of Advanced Tehnology underwent a major expansion. It moved into buildings that were constructed between 1949 and 1955 to a design by Ashley & Newman. Princess Margaret laid one of the first foundation stones at the base of the new building in 1951. The building is one of Europe's largest freestanding brick buildings.In 1955, the College of Advanced Technology was opened by Her Majesty The Queen. The college expanded again to a design by the Birmingam Awyn Sheppard Fidler between 1957 and 1965. The origins of Aston University are a School of Metallurgy formed in the fjc Birmingham and Midland Institute in 1875. The Birmingham Municipal Technical School separated from the Institute in 1895, teaching chemistry, physics, metallurgy and electrical engineering. In 1911, commercial classes were introduced and grew into an independent School of Commerce by 1916.The school changed its name in 1927 to the Birmingham Central Technical College,to reflect its changing approach to teaching technology.

University status It officially became the University of Aston in Birmingham on receipt of its Royal Charter  on 22 April 1966 and the first Chancellor of the University lord nelson of staffor, was installed on 10 May. The Charter of the University outlines objectives appropriate to a technological university: "to advance, disseminate and apply learning and knowledge by teaching and research, for the benefit of industry and commerce and of the community generally: and to enable students to obtain the advantage of a university education, and such teaching and research may include periods outside the University in industry or commerce or wherever the University considers proper for the best advancement of its objects." The emphasis given to the sandwich course system, and the maintenance of strong links with industry, arises naturally from the institution's history. The motto of the University is the same as that of the City of Birmingham – Forward.

In 1983, Aston University, in partnership with Birmingham City Council and lLoyds bank , established Birmingham Technology Ltd., which manages the Aston scoence park djacentt to the university site. The establishment of the aston science park and Aston University's contribution to the city of Birmingham was fully recognised when the area was granted its own postal address "The Aston Triangle" in 1984, emphasising the campus as an official district of Birmingham. The logo of the establishment takes from the shape of the area.

Campus Established in 1895 as the Birmingham Municipal Technical School, The university is situated on a 60-acre campus at Gosta green, in the city centre of birmingham , England. As well as being home to over 3,000 students, the Aston University campus has the following amenities available: sports centres, swimming pool, 120 station gym, library, cafés, restaurants, pubs, shops, travel centre, hairdresser, health centre, dentist, places of worship, opticians, a bank, Automated teller machines and plenty of outside space.

Aston University Library is on four floors and contains over 250,000 books, 800 current printed periodicals and has over 700 reader places. It provides online access to over 40 electronic databases and more than 3,400 electronic journals. The Library is open 24 hours a day to Aston students and staff during exam time, and on average, around 12 hours a day during term time.Around the campus there are also various open-access IT suites, offering computer and internet access 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They offer access to a range of software packages, database systems and computer-aided learning materials.

Аston Business School Aston medical sChool Engineering and applied science Languages and social sciences Life and health sciences Faculties

Mike wright Mike has a diverse, international portfolio of Chair, NED, Remco Chair and Advisor roles in FTSE and North American listed businesses, and in leading Education, Sports, and Arts organisations. He was an Executive Director of Jaguar Land Rover, retiring in 2016 after making a significant contribution to doubling JLR’s scale since 2008. He held international ExCo-level roles under Tata, Ford, BMW and BAe Systems ownership, spanning strategic, commercial, government affairs and product development disciplines. His responsibilities covered all the major and emerging markets of Europe, US, China, India, and included a 4-year assignment in Germany.

In 2018 Mike was elected to the Uni-Select Inc (Canada) Main Board and became Audit Committee Chair in May 19.  Also in 2018, he was appointed to the Main Board and became Remco Chair of Pendragon plc (UK). He has wide experience of governmental affairs and currently Chairs the newly formed West Midlands Innovation Board and was previously Chair of the Auto Council-sponsored Automotive Investment Organisation within UK DIT (2016-18), Chair of the West Midlands CBI Council (2014-16), and Director of the Engineering Employers Federation (2011-2017). His Education, Sports and Arts activities include: WMG Academy Trust Board Chair, Aston University Council, Baker Dearing Education Trust Board, Warwickshire County Cricket Club Board, Wasps Community Foundation Chair, and Governor of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Mike was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Science by Aston University in 2014. Mike is Deputy Chair of the University Council and a member of its Finance and Infrastructure Committee.