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CyberASAP Demo Day to unveil promising UK cyber solutions
Cybersecurity

CyberASAP Demo Day to unveil promising UK cyber solutions

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Aston University sets world record in data transmission speed
EduTech

Aston University sets world record in data transmission speed

Aston University researchers shatter data transmission speed record, reaching 402 terabits per second with advanced optical fibre technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
Craven Dunnill partners with Aston University for digital revamp
Digital Transformation

Craven Dunnill partners with Aston University for digital revamp

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024
Aston University achieves record-breaking data transmission speed
EduTech

Aston University achieves record-breaking data transmission speed

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
JDD Furniture & Aston University unite to enhance efficiency
Artificial Intelligence

JDD Furniture & Aston University unite to enhance efficiency

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
Aston University gets GBP £443k grant to enhance lithium-ion battery safety
Cartech

Aston University gets GBP £443k grant to enhance lithium-ion battery safety

Aston University secures a GBP £443,058 EPSRC grant for transforming lithium-ion batteries into safer, more eco-friendly versions using gel electrolyte materials.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Sir Peter Rigby named honorary chair of Aston's Digital Futures Institute
EduTech

Sir Peter Rigby named honorary chair of Aston's Digital Futures Institute

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Aston University partners with BIT Group to revolutionise cybersecurity
EduTech

Aston University partners with BIT Group to revolutionise cybersecurity

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Aston University women triumph at Midlands Women in Tech Awards 2023
Gender diversity

Aston University women triumph at Midlands Women in Tech Awards 2023

Two women from Aston University shine at the Midlands Women in Tech Awards, earning top honours in academia and tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 14th Oct 2023
Birmingham NHS Trust & Aston University collaborating on digital healthcare
Data Analytics

Birmingham NHS Trust & Aston University collaborating on digital healthcare

Aston University and Birmingham NHS Trust gear up to explore AI, big data in paediatric and women's healthcare.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Oct 2023
Aston University joins Turing University Network to advance AI and Data Science
EduTech

Aston University joins Turing University Network to advance AI and Data Science

Aston University joins prestigious Turing University Network, showcasing commitment to advancing data science and AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023

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Unit4 reports cloud success & unveils new services tier
Supply Chain

Unit4 reports cloud success & unveils new services tier

Unit4 has announced fresh leadership changes and a new service tier, signalling strong demand for its cloud migration services and SaaS ERP solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
Lack of regulatory oversight in decentralised finance
Fintech

Lack of regulatory oversight in decentralised finance

DeFi lacks regulatory oversight, creating blind spots and vulnerabilities, according to a study by Aston University's Cyber Security Innovation Centre.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023
University researchers to tackle global data storage crisis
Storage

University researchers to tackle global data storage crisis

Scientists at Aston University are starting a research programme to tackle the global shortage of digital data storage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Dec 2022