Aston Business School news 2010, Birmingham UK

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Go Green Week 2012

06/01/2012 14:43:49 Go Green Week 2012

20/12/2011 15:55:30 This course is highly practical, business orientated training which aims to improve your English skills.

Carpet manufacturer partners with ABS

20/12/2010 12:37:29 Brintons Carpets is looking to adopt an innovative model improve the efficiency and overall performance of business.

Language a barrier to business women

14/12/2010 12:35:45 A new research study from Aston suggests leadership language may be a barrier for business women.

Former Cadbury's Chairman is Chancellor

29/11/2010 12:28:26 Sir John Sunderland has been confirmed as the new Chancellor of Aston University

Eduniversal gives top rating to ABS

24/11/2010 15:44:53 Aston Business School is among the most popular institutions of its kind in the UK, according to a league table published by a specialist rating agency.

Aston offers passport to entrepreneurship

23/11/2010 10:31:39 The Centre for Executive Development has created a new and unique business growth programme for business leaders.

ABS launches financial trading room

08/11/2010 16:15:14 Aston Business School will tomorrow open a Financial Trading Room powered by Thomson Reuters, the first in the West Midlands.

Understanding the psychology of bravery

02/11/2010 11:49:22 Dr Patrick Tissington sheds light on the extraordinary actions of ordinary men and women in war zones.

Aston bucks national trend on graduate employment

02/11/2010 09:44:34 Aston University students are again among the most employable in the UK, with over 80 per cent of its 2009 graduates finding graduate - level employment.

Dr Patrick Tissington on the Spending Review

27/10/2010 14:55:46 Dr Patrick Tissington on the Spending Review and why our perceptions of change can cause, often unnecessary, stress and panic.

Professor Baines joins Aston Business School

27/10/2010 11:44:33 The Operations & Information Management Group at ABS has further strengthened its team with the appointment of a new member of staff.

Professor Nigel Driffield on the Spending Review

21/10/2010 16:20:24 Professor Nigel Driffield gives his opinion on the implications of the Spending Review for the region as well as some predictions on the competitiveness of the UK.

Dr Josie Kelly on the Spending Review

18/10/2010 14:57:11 Dr Josie Kelly is of the belief that with threats, come opportunities, and gives her expert opinion on the Spending Review, ahead of its launch.

ABS announces New Appointments

15/10/2010 14:21:47 The Marketing Group at Aston Business School has further strengthened its team with the appointment of three new staff members.

MBA alumnus shares his views on future challenges

08/10/2010 15:17:13 Chris Banks CBE is Founder of Big Thoughts, the food-drink business set up to lead a management buy-out from The Coca-Cola Company in 2001.

New qualification in Nuclear Professionalism

24/09/2010 17:28:08 Aston Business School has been appointed as an HE Associate Member of The National Skills Academy for Nuclear (NSA Nuclear).

Improving supply chain management in Thailand

22/09/2010 14:34:50 The management of supply chains in Thai industries is set to be transformed by research in Thailand and the UK.

ABS MBA among the top 100 in the world

21/09/2010 14:43:21 Once again, ABS's flagship full-time MBA programme has secured a position in the top 100 business schools in the world.

ABS retains top ten ranking for Masters programme

21/09/2010 14:02:53 Aston Business School won its position for its MSc in International Business, which has added further value to its already glowing reputation.

Reinsurance trading needs to be more professional

15/09/2010 12:30:42 Professor Paula Jarzabkowski finds that reinsurance trading needs to become more professional to accommodate the change from individual to B2B relationships.

FTSE 100 pension risk exposures

14/09/2010 14:28:40 Firms are failing to provide information on the risks in their pension schemes as suggested by the Accounting Standards Board's guidelines, according to experts.

First phase of Aston Student Village complete

02/09/2010 12:34:46 Phase I of Aston Student Village's (ASV) new residences project has been completed, ready for the influx of new Aston students.

New qualification tailored to meet industry demand

12/08/2010 11:06:24 A unique postgraduate course has been launched by ABS, and has been tailored to demand following industry consultation.

Unique cross-cultural leadership programme

29/07/2010 15:17:32 The Centre for Executive Development at Aston Business School offers you the chance to take part in a rare senior leadership programme in India.

Learning from David Cameron in the USA

27/07/2010 12:04:13 Cora Lynn Heimer Rathbone, Director of the Centre for Executive Education discusses how global business leaders can glean from David Cameron's recent visit to the USA.

Talented students aspire to a career at the Bar

23/07/2010 10:32:42 Over eighty Year 12 students considering a career in Law were treated to inspirational talks from top QCs, practising barristers and legal academics at a weekend conference.

Entrepreneurship 'key' for the West Midlands

05/07/2010 15:37:28 Professor Mark Hart's Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report has been launched. GEM is an international project involving 54 countries.

Energising today's workforce

30/06/2010 13:40:45 A high-level symposium at ABS on 9 July 2010 will discuss and debate the development needs of future leaders in the Energy sector.

Student wins place on top-class legal scheme

29/06/2010 16:07:15 An outstanding Aston Law undergraduate has beaten off fierce competition to secure a place on a highly regarded national scheme.

Aston Alumni spanning 30 years come under one roof

24/06/2010 15:16:04 Alumni spanning three decades at Aston Business School in Birmingham were treated to a prestigious inaugural dinner at St Paul's Cathedral in London.

Justin King - 'Making Sainsbury's Great Again'

21/06/2010 13:18:07 On 18 June 2010, the Chief Executive of Sainsbury's, Justin King, delivered an inspirational speech to an audience of professionals.

Aston students help quake victims smile again

18/06/2010 14:46:17 Four Aston placement students in Chile have been extolled by their mentors for going the extra mile to help victims of the recent Chilean earthquake.

Aston hosts International HRM Conference

04/06/2010 16:16:26 A high-profile three-day conference on International HRM will see delegates from all over the world descend at Aston Business School next week (9 -12 June).

Students win IBM's national challenge

28/05/2010 16:14:26 The team were presented with their trophy at Aston Business School by representatives from the Challenge and the University.

New appointment, an asset to Aston

20/05/2010 14:07:09 Aston Business School in Birmingham has appointed a new Foundation for Management Education (FME) Fellow.

Aston ranked among top 20 UK universities

20/05/2010 10:11:05 Aston ranked 17th in the UK in The Independent's Complete University Guide 2011, with degrees related to Subjects Allied to Medicine rated 1st in the UK

Innovation Voucher winner on the BBC News

07/05/2010 17:00:41 The Innovation Voucher scheme facilitated by Aston Business School awards SMEs within the West Midland area a £3000 voucher to spend within a West Midlands university on a specific business problem and innovation. In this case study Angel Paintball Sports used the Innovation Voucher to design a new innovation in hopper technology for paintball guns.

Aston postgraduate sets up new book charity

07/05/2010 16:39:55 An MBA postgraduate has helped establish a new charity which sees books from the University's library shipped to book-deprived universities throughout Nigeria.

Aston University to introduce world-class MBA

30/04/2010 12:45:25 A new MBA for senior executives will respond to the need for a transformed style of leader to meet the demands of a changing business world.

General Election 2010 Business debate videos

28/04/2010 14:31:42 This event saw the parliamentary hopefuls deliver speeches on their party's policies followed by a question and answer session. View videos of the General Election 2010 Business Debate held at Aston Business School.

Innovation Voucher Scheme extended

20/04/2010 12:54:08 The deadline for the Innovation Voucher Scheme has now been extended until 4pm Thursday 6 May.

Aston Business School to host 'Question Time'

14/04/2010 16:16:48 Three key MPs from the region will be quizzed by business leaders at a General Election debate being hosted by Aston Business School in Birmingham later this week.

Investment in UK entrepreneurship declines

26/03/2010 14:59:04 A report by Aston University and University of Strathclyde researchers shows that fewer people have started or invested in new businesses.

Over £1m secured for free photonics business advice

10/03/2010 11:10:40 West Midlands based businesses can access free photonics advice from Aston's Engineering academics.

Business startup attempts drop in wealthy countries

04/03/2010 15:25:21 Fewer people tried start businesses with the potential to boost the economy and create new jobs during the recent global slowdown.

Aston awarded for its placement scheme

03/03/2010 13:17:31 Aston University celebrated success at the first ever National Placement & Internship Awards.

ABS leading national review of NHS patient care

02/03/2010 10:32:11 Leading researchers at ABS have embarked on an extensive review of the NHS workforce.

Which management tools to use when? MBA graduates know.

26/02/2010 15:46:35 Aston Business School research reveals that senior managers with an MBA tend to use a wider range of management tools than managers at other levels.

Preparing the public for an emergency

05/02/2010 10:22:35 Senior public sector emergency planning officials gathered at Aston Business School this week (2 3 February 2010) to gain expert help on preparing the public for an emergency.

Apathy to climate change in Bangladeshi businesses

02/02/2010 16:32:06 Aston Business School (ABS) has embarked on a three year research project to gauge corporate attitudes to climate change in Bangladesh.

ABS to help transform social workers' largest membership body

25/01/2010 14:05:53 Aston Business School (ABS) has won a research grant for £132,000 to transform the UK's largest membership association for social workers ensuring it provides an improved support service to a greater number of staff across the UK.

Aston MBA 1st in UK for careers in global FT rankings

25/01/2010 09:18:07 Career progress on Aston Business School's (ABS's) MBA programme has been ranked first in the UK and fifth in the world in prestigious global rankings released by the Financial Times today (25 January 2010).

US Federal Reserve official seconded to University

18/01/2010 14:09:13 The Vice President of a Federal Reserves branch the United State's central banking system has been seconded to Aston Business School (ABS) for eight months, carrying out lecturing and research in economic recovery.

Launch of first university Islamic Finance Centre in Europe

11/01/2010 16:45:47 Aston Business School will be launching a ground-breaking Islamic Finance and Business Centre this week (Tuesday 12 January) the first of its kind in Europe.

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