aston

Aston University is a public research 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. Aston University received its royal charter from Queen Elizabeth II on 22 April 1966.
  • Other name: Aston
  • Motto: Forward
  • Type: Public
  • Established: 1895 – The Birmingham Municipal Technical School · 1927 – Birmingham Central Technical College · 1951 – College of Technology, Birmingham · 1966 – gained university status by royal charter
  • Endowment: £1.47 million
  • Budget: £197.7 million
  • Chancellor: Sir John Sunderland
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