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More than most universities, Aston was shaped by its environment and given its mission by the practical needs of the world around it. This continues today.

The municipal technical college of 1896, founded to supply skilled workers to the workshop of the world, has grown into a leading university giving its students entry to successful careers in science, technology, business, and healthcare.

We are proud of this, just as we are proud to be the UK’s most diverse university; proud to consistently rate so highly in employment rates, year after year; proud of our students and our academics; proud, of course, of our alumni and their achievements.

The bond between past and present is strong at Aston, which we see each year in the number of alumni who generously support students, fund vital research, and provide employment opportunities, ensuring that the routes they pioneered remain open to the next generation.

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Aston has received a generous gift from the estate of the late Dame Margaret Weston, to be used for student support.

Dame Margaret, who passed away in 2021, was the first female director of a national museum, and a trailblazer in the wider sharing of cultural treasures with the entire country.

Executive Director of Alumni Relations and Development, Kerrie Holland, said: “Dame Margaret was a great friend to Aston University throughout her life and we will miss her very much. But her support for Aston during her lifetime, and her kind inclusion of the University in her Will, means that her passion for transformative education will live on.”

Image of evening Iftar meal during Ramadan

Islamic Society led most successful crowdfunding project in Aston’s history

Aston’s Islamic Society launched the project to provide evening Iftar meal to students on campus throughout Ramadan. With a starting target of £4,000, and the hope of providing meals for 200 students three times a week, they eventually reached nearly £7,000.

Beyond the funds raised, ISoc’s Hamzah Zakaria believes this endeavour has underscored the significance of community for Aston students. “It's not just about achieving goals; it's about fostering a sense of belonging, support, and collective empowerment.”