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MBA strategic consultancy service now available all year round

16/12/2009 ABS are launching the Interim Strategic Projects Service where recent MBA graduates can use their expertise (an average of six years' professional experience prior to their MBA) to help organisations move forward with plans.

Vice-Chancellor appointed UK Business Ambassador

15/12/2009 The Vice-Chancellor of Aston University, Birmingham has been named by the Government as the UK's Low Carbon Business Ambassador.

Advising Middle Eastern security chiefs on crises

11/12/2009 A psychology expert will share his high profile research on airport security at a conference of senior Middle Eastern officials.

ABS involved in UN climate change pledge

09/12/2009 An ABS academic has contributed to an international business schools' climate change declaration to be presented to the UN in Copenhagen this week.

Aston graduates take baby market by storm

07/12/2009 An organic baby product business launched by Aston University Graduates has scooped a prestigious award.

Aston Business School enters Europe's Top 40

07/12/2009 Aston Business School (ABS) has climbed sixteen places in the Financial Times (FT) European Business Schools rankings.

Student flying high after winning prestigious award

04/12/2009 Aston Business School sponsors, Flybe, awarded a high flying student with a top prize at a prestigious University ceremony last week.

ABS academic features on Politics Show

03/12/2009 Dr John Rudd talks to the Politics Show on Sunday 29 November about the planned take over of Cadburys.

ABS ranked top ten in UK in prestigious education poll

02/12/2009 ABS has been ranked ninth out of 50 business schools in the UK in prestigious sector rankings.

Transforming NHS workforce - national review

25/11/2009 Researchers at Aston Business School in Birmingham have been part of a national government review to improve the health and wellbeing of staff in the NHS.

Innovation Voucher Projects secure Stafford Awards

24/11/2009 Businesses supported by the Innovation Voucher Project, lead by Aston, have won prestigious Lord Stafford Awards.

Aston University freefall raises over £8000 for charity

19/11/2009 Aston University colleagues helped raise over £8000 for charity last month as they took part in a series of tandem skydives.

Use of lie detectors in job interviews grows

17/11/2009 Is the use of lie detector tests in job interviews ethical? Aston academic Dr Steve Woods comments on a BBC story concerning two former detectives who set up a lie detector business.

Professor Michael West features on Inside Out West Midlands

16/11/2009 Professor Michael West, Dean of Aston Business School, features on the West Midlands edition of Inside Out in October to comment on the issue of workplace bullying in the NHS.

MBA students at forefront of digital revolution

03/11/2009 Aston Business School MBA are firmly at the forefront of the digital revolution thanks to the latest digital e-reading technology.

Justice Secretary speaks to West Midlands business leaders

02/11/2009 Secretary of State for Justice, Jack Straw, was invited to speak at Aston University, to outline his views on the state of the economy.

Cadbury's President to outline how to rebuild trust in business

29/10/2009 Cadbury's British and Irish President, Trevor Bond, will be among prominent leaders speaking at business meeting this week.

Aston Business School MBA retains place in world's top 100

23/10/2009 The MBA programme at Aston Business School (ABS) has been named once again as one of the best in the world, in the Economist Which MBA Ranking 2009.

Ex-Dean made Companion of Association of Business Schools

22/10/2009 The Association of Business Schools is delighted to announce the award of the title of ABS Companion to: Professor Anthony Hopwood, former Dean, Saïd Business School, and Professor John Saunders, former Dean, Aston Business School.

Prof Jarzabkowski's major research project gains press coverage

13/10/2009 The 'unique' study, being led by Paula Jarzabkowski, professor of strategic management, is a bid to learn more about how insurers make business decisions.

Aston University expands innovation funding scheme for SMEs

13/10/2009 The Innovation Voucher Project has already provided 464 companies in the region with £3000 towards collaborative work with universities. Additional funding released this month, will assist a further 197 companies with £3000 funding vouchers.

Conference to show the way for West Midlands recovery

09/10/2009 Financing recovery....funding innovation and investment is the focus of a major conference organised by Business Voice WM, Forrest Research, Aston Business School, Birmingham Business School and the Fair Finance Consortium.

ABS's Masters programmes lead globally in careers for 3rd year

06/10/2009 Aston Business School's Masters programmes have achieved 1st in the world for careers in rankings released by the Financial Times for the third year running

Dr John Rudd discusses Kraft's bid for Cadbury's on BBC Radio

02/10/2009 Dr J John Rudd, Senior Lecturer in Marketing & Strategic Management at Aston Business School, appeared on Ed Doolan's Radio WM lunchtime show (30 September 2009) to discuss the strategic implications of the Kraft bid for Cadbury's.

Marketing in Challenging Times - Dr John Rudd

24/09/2009 In September, Solihull Council held an event for local businesses, introducing them to ways to market their businesses during the downturn, including a presentation from Dr John Rudd.

Honorary Awards for Beta Gamma Sigma Graduates

24/08/2009 Aston Business School students enjoyed double the celebrations as, following on from the University graduation ceremonies in July, the top 10% achievers received membership for Beta Gamma Sigma.

ABS responds to report on health of NHS staff

19/08/2009 The Work Foundation, RAND Europe and Aston Business School the partnership trio of research organisations working closely with the review team to undertake the research and analysis of the evidence behind the Boorman Review.

ABS calls for independent research into project management

10/06/2009 Organisations across the private and public sectors were stunned to realise that the leading Project Management model for global business used by hundreds of thousands of companies world-wide may not be as valuable or as cost effective as previously thought.

Aston Business School celebrates Apprentice 'star'

08/06/2009 Kate Walsh, runner-up in this year's Apprentice is a shining star according to her lecturers at Aston Business School in Birmingham where she studied before going onto take part in this year's hit business show from the BBC.

Ballot into the future of Project Management

29/05/2009 Businesses take part in a Big Ballot into the future of Project Management at Aston Business School

Entrepreneurial spirit strongest in Inner London

28/05/2009 Inner London has a vibrant entrepreneurial community with rates of business start-up that are closer to the average for the US than the UK according to a new report.

Corporate Partnership with Acorns Children's Hospice

28/04/2009 ABS has helped managers at Acorns Children's Hospice to develop their leadership skills.

Aston India Foundation Working Together During Difficult Times

28/04/2009 The second in a series of seminars organised by the Aston-India Foundation, aimed at promoting links between India and UK businesses, drew a large lecture crowd.

ACCIS WORKSHOP: Network Industry Policy: Who Decides?

28/04/2009 A workshop was held to celebrate the launch of the Aston Centre for Critical Infrastructure and Services on Thursday 12th March at the Aston Business School.

Executive development proves popular during economic downturn

28/04/2009 Aston Business School in Birmingham is experiencing a significant growth in its executive development programmes, with nearly 50 per cent more applications than this time last year.

Delayed Payment and an International Award for Aston Academic

24/04/2009 A lecturer from Aston Business School has won a prestigious American Marketing Association award for his work.

Global UN Forum

24/04/2009 ABS has taken part in talks at the UN with the Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, and other senior officials in high level discussions.

Industry Top Names Celebrate Centre Success

24/04/2009 The Centre for Project Management Practice (CPMP) which is based at Aston Business School will celebrate its first anniversary on 26th January 2009.

Aston MBA breaks into FT World Top 100

24/04/2009 Aston Business School's flagship full-time MBA has been ranked 77th in the world, in the latest rankings produced by the Financial Times

7 Steps to Effective Competitive Intelligence

24/04/2009 On 11 February, ABS hosted an event for MBA alumni and students in collaboration with AMBA and SCIP UK Competitive Intelligence.

Beta Gamma Sigma, Founders' Day

24/02/2009 On Tuesday 10th February 2009 Aston Business School held an event in the MBA Lounge in the Aston Business School building.

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