Aston University
- United Kingdom
- Founded 1895
Overview
Aston University is a public university situated in the city centre of Birmingham, England. Aston began as the Birmingham Municipal Technical School in 1895, evolving into the UK's first college of advanced technology in 1956.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1895Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
|---|---|
| Main location | BirminghamSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Staff | 1,000 (year not stated)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Website | aston.ac.uk (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) |
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People who studied here
- Angela Beesley Starling (opens in a new tab)co-founder of Wikia
- Kevin Warwick (opens in a new tab)British robotics and cybernetics researcher
- John Lodge (opens in a new tab)British musician (1943–2025)
- Ernest Henry Wilson (opens in a new tab)British botanist (1876-1930)
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