Aston University stories
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Aston University sets world record in data transmission speed
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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edutech
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telco
Aston University researchers shatter data transmission speed record, reaching 402 terabits per second with advanced optical fibre technology.
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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 systems
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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.
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Aston University achieves record-breaking data transmission speed
Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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uc
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broadband
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telco
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.
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JDD Furniture & Aston University unite to enhance efficiency
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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ai
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office
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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.
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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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evs
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eco-friendly
Aston University secures a GBP £443,058 EPSRC grant for transforming lithium-ion batteries into safer, more eco-friendly versions using gel electrolyte materials.
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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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real estate
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digital inclusion
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.
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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.
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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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awards
Two women from Aston University shine at the Midlands Women in Tech Awards, earning top honours in academia and tech.
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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.
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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.
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Lack of regulatory oversight in decentralised finance
Thu, 16th Mar 2023
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fintechs
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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.
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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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big data
Scientists at Aston University are starting a research programme to tackle the global shortage of digital data storage.