The latest news and information from Aston University's International Office http://www1.aston.ac.uk/aston-international.rss Aston University's two or three week English Language summer course, lets you study in the UK and improve your English language skills http://www1.aston.ac.uk/study/international-summer-university/ 88464 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:46:05 GMT 20130109164605 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:10:15 GMT 20110202141015 Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:46:04 GMT 201301091644604 Daniel Blyden Prospective International International Office news 'It's on the Meter' is an attempt by three Aston graduates to break the Guinness World Record for the longest taxi journey in history! The expedition will cover four continents, thirty-nine countries, ten time zones and over 48,000km, in an 18-year-old classic London Black Cab - aiming to raise more than £20,000 for the British Red Cross. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/business/links-to-business/previous-news-stories/2011/february/its-on-the-meter/ 88516 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:06:26 GMT 20110330100626 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:48:40 GMT 20110202174840 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:06:26 GMT 2011033010100626 Ben McAree BPU Links to Business news stories International Office news Professor Helen Higson has been presented with an OBE by His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/march/professor-receives-obe/ 93128 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:26:53 GMT 20110408152653 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:26:49 GMT 20110325152649 Fri, 08 Apr 2011 15:26:52 GMT 201104081532652 Alex Earnshaw News Home page news Aston people Culture & values International Learning & teaching Students & alumni International Office news Aston University is well placed to deal with changes to student visas outlined by the Home Secretary Theresa May. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/international-students/changes-to-student-visas/ 93257 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:14:20 GMT 20120224101420 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:22:05 GMT 20110329142205 Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:14:20 GMT 2012022410101420 Ben McAree News International LSS ABS LHS Home page news News International Second level International Office news 2011 Graduate Advantage (GA), which offers internships with local businesses across the West Midlands, has said gaining valuable experience is crucial to making candidates stand out from the crowd. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/business/links-to-business/previous-news-stories/2011/march/internships-are-key-to-success/ 93355 Fri, 20 May 2011 14:45:53 GMT 20110520144553 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:07:40 GMT 20110330120740 Fri, 20 May 2011 14:45:52 GMT 201105201424552 Claire Hopkins BPU Links to Business news stories Archive International Office news Aston University has performed well in several recent global and UK ranking league tables and surveys http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/april/league-tables/ 94977 Thu, 26 May 2011 16:33:35 GMT 20110526163335 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:09:52 GMT 20110420140952 Thu, 26 May 2011 16:33:35 GMT 201105261643335 Uchenna Ndikom News LSS ABS LHS EAS Home page news News International Learning & teaching International Office news 2011 20 Aston students will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of ChildReach International in June. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/staff/aspects/students/kili/ 96388 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:56:22 GMT 20110803135622 Mon, 16 May 2011 15:59:42 GMT 20110516155942 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:56:22 GMT 201108031315622 Louise Russell News Aspects Magazine Students International Office news There are a number of pre-departure events taking place around the world. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/international-students/forthcoming-visits/pre-departure-briefings-worldwide-2013/ 97195 Wed, 01 May 2013 16:13:41 GMT 20130501161341 Tue, 24 May 2011 15:11:55 GMT 20110524151155 Wed, 01 May 2013 16:13:41 GMT 201305011641341 Nataliya Karmadzhieva International International Office International Office news Aston University's first International Summer University (ISU) has proved a tremendous success. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/august/first-international-summer-university-proves-a-success/ 102345 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:12:09 GMT 20111019131209 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:30:59 GMT 20110808113059 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:12:08 GMT 201110191311208 Uchenna Ndikom News Students International Schools Liaison Home page news International Students & alumni International Office International Office news Aston University was pleased to welcome a delegation from Kanagawa University, Japan recently. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/international-students/international-news/archive/2011-international-office-news-archive/september-2011/visit-from-kanagawa-university-japan/ 104893 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:52:06 GMT 20130211155206 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:00:28 GMT 20110902110028 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:52:05 GMT 201302111535205 Nataliya Karmadzhieva News Students International Office news Aston has been ranked 5th in the UK for the percentage of graduates entering employment who achieve graduate level jobs in the new 2012 Sunday Times University Guide. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/international-students/international-news/archive/2011-international-office-news-archive/september-2011/graduate-employability/ 105922 Thu, 24 May 2012 09:51:22 GMT 20120524095122 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:53:21 GMT 20110914115321 Thu, 24 May 2012 09:51:21 GMT 201205240995121 Ben McAree News Culture and values Top story Aspects front page International Office news ABS held on to its position of third in the UK for 'careers rank' and moved up from seventh to fourth in the world in the Financial Times 2011 Masters in Management ranking. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/september/abs-4th-for-careers/ 106209 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:31:13 GMT 20120131163113 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:55:56 GMT 20110916145556 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:31:12 GMT 201201311643112 Ben McAree News ABS Home page news News International Working with business International Office news 2011 Homepage Aston Business School alumna (MSc Marketing Management 2001) Su Youn Yoo has established a scholarship in her name to support students from South Korea studying at Aston University. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/international-students/finance/internal-scholarships/the-su-youn-yoo-scholarship/ 112961 Thu, 09 May 2013 16:23:45 GMT 20130509162345 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:13:14 GMT 20111129101314 Thu, 09 May 2013 16:23:45 GMT 201305091642345 Nataliya Karmadzhieva International Office news Two British Council reports have confirmed the importance of Aston University's mission to prepare its students to become 'global citizens'. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/december/global-outlook-essential-for-students-say-british-council-reports/ 114566 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:31:37 GMT 20120131163137 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:00:45 GMT 20111219130045 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:31:37 GMT 201201311643137 Ben McAree News Home page news Aston people Culture & values International Learning & teaching Students & alumni Working with business International Office news A survey of the UK's 100 top employers has again rated Aston among the top 20 universities for graduate employment. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/january/graduate-vacancies/ 115772 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:19:09 GMT 20120323091909 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:33:33 GMT 20120112153333 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:19:09 GMT 201203230991909 Ben McAree News LSS ABS LHS EAS Home page news News Culture & values Community engagement International Learning & teaching Students & alumni Working with business International Office news 2012 Aston Business School's MBA programme is among the best in the world, according to rankings published by the Financial Times (FT) today. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/january/aston-business-school-confirmed-as-member-of-world-elite/ 117023 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 08:33:09 GMT 20120616083309 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:38:09 GMT 20120130103809 Sat, 16 Jun 2012 08:33:09 GMT 201206160883309 Ben McAree News ABS Home page news News International Office news Homepage 2012 Birmingham is firmly in the hearts of the Big Apple, with a recent article penned by The New York Times lauding England's heartland metropolis as big-shouldered, friendly and fun. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/january/new-york-times-hearts-birmingham/ 117080 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:12:19 GMT 20120312111219 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:53:48 GMT 20120131095348 Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:12:19 GMT 2012031211111219 Ben McAree News LSS ABS LHS EAS Home page news News Community engagement International Office news The International Office ran a successful live chat session for prospective international students http://www1.aston.ac.uk/staff/aspects/international/live-web-chat-with-prospective-international-students/ 117822 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:48:43 GMT 20120329154843 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:20:54 GMT 20120209102054 Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:48:43 GMT 201203291534843 Louise Russell News Aspects Magazine International Top story International Office news A team of students from Aston University have set up a limited company offering free of charge business consultancy services to local small businesses. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/business/links-to-business/previous-news-stories/2012/april/aston-students-launch-consultancy/ 120585 Wed, 09 May 2012 09:55:05 GMT 20120509095505 Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:50:37 GMT 20120316155037 Wed, 09 May 2012 09:55:04 GMT 201205090995504 Claire Hopkins BPU Links to Business news stories Archive International Office news The Vietnamese Vice-Minister of Education and Training (MOET) has visited Aston University to discuss future collaboration opportunities between the Vietnam government and the University. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/march/ministerial-visit-set-to-strengthen-international-links/ 121015 Tue, 22 May 2012 11:55:21 GMT 20120522115521 Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:24:44 GMT 20120323142444 Tue, 22 May 2012 11:55:20 GMT 2012052211115520 Alex Earnshaw News EAS Home page news International Office news The conference brought together 42 separate agencies from around the globe for a two day insight into the University and the city of Birmingham. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/staff/aspects/international/aston-agent-conference-april-2012/ 123292 Tue, 29 May 2012 08:32:18 GMT 20120529083218 Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:34:16 GMT 20120430153416 Tue, 29 May 2012 08:32:18 GMT 201205290883218 Louise Russell News Aspects Magazine International Second level International Office International Office news Aston University graduate Nick Holzherr is currently appearing on popular BBC television programme The Apprentice. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/business/links-to-business/previous-news-stories/2012/may/aston-graduate-stars-in-the-apprentice/ 123833 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:25:58 GMT 20120719122558 Thu, 03 May 2012 12:34:48 GMT 20120503123448 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:25:57 GMT 2012071912122557 Claire Hopkins BPU Links to Business news stories Archive International Office news Aston University have signed a 3-year agreement with Santander to support for the university's future students, researchers and entrepreneurs. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/business/links-to-business/previous-news-stories/2012/april/aston-partner-with-santander/ 124142 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:25:46 GMT 20120719122546 Wed, 09 May 2012 09:49:50 GMT 20120509094950 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:25:46 GMT 2012071912122546 Claire Hopkins BPU Links to Business news stories Archive International Office news Aston has signed an agreement with Santander to provide support for future students, researchers and entrepreneurs. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/may/partnership-santander/ 124173 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:13:30 GMT 20121123161330 Wed, 09 May 2012 11:13:51 GMT 20120509111351 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:13:30 GMT 201211231641330 Ben McAree News LSS ABS LHS EAS Home page news News Culture & values Community engagement International Learning & teaching Research Students & alumni Working with business International Office news LSS News story levels Homepage 2012 Two new partnership agreements strengthen Aston's links with Hong Kong and China. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/may/partnerships-hong-kong/ 124729 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:19:10 GMT 20121123161910 Fri, 18 May 2012 10:25:08 GMT 20120518102508 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:19:08 GMT 201211231641908 Ben McAree News LSS ABS LHS EAS Home page news News International Research Students & alumni Working with business International Office news LSS News story levels Homepage 2012 A hydrogen powered car designed by Engineering students has won a major award in the 2012 Shell Eco- Marathon challenge. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/may/-design-award/ 124905 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:12:09 GMT 20121123161209 Mon, 21 May 2012 13:43:01 GMT 20120521134301 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 16:12:09 GMT 201211231641209 Ben McAree News EAS Home page news Culture & values Community engagement International Research Working with business Environment International Office news Students in the news On 2 May Aston students who have been part of the University Peer Mentoring scheme attended an event to celebrate their achievements. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/staff/aspects/students/university-peer-mentoring-celebration/ 125001 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:23:58 GMT 20120710172358 Tue, 22 May 2012 11:29:29 GMT 20120522112929 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:23:58 GMT 201207101752358 Kreesha Pattani News Aspects Magazine Culture and values Students Aspects front page International Office news Aston University is ranked 27th in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2013, with three subject areas rated among the UK's top 10. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/may/top-30-university/ 125023 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:07:52 GMT 20121030100752 Tue, 22 May 2012 12:14:38 GMT 20120522121438 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:07:51 GMT 2012103010100751 Eva Tabora News LSS ABS LHS EAS Home page news News Culture & values International Students & alumni International Office news LSS News story levels Homepage 2012 Aston University has been ranked 47th in a new index of the world's leading universities under the age of 50. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/june/aston-ranked-in-worlds-top-50/ 125885 Thu, 02 May 2013 15:16:07 GMT 20130502151607 Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:48:02 GMT 20120601094802 Thu, 02 May 2013 15:16:07 GMT 201305021531607 Eva Tabora News LSS ABS EAS Home page news News International International Office news Homepage features - DO NOT USE LSS News story levels 2012 Two businesses have each been awarded £1000 in the Aston University Business Plan competition. The winners have also been entered into the national Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/business/links-to-business/previous-news-stories/2012/july/aston-students-business-plan-success/ 128730 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 08:13:06 GMT 20120905081306 Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:36:24 GMT 20120719123624 Wed, 05 Sep 2012 08:13:06 GMT 201209050881306 Emma Sutton Business BPU Links to Business news stories Archive International Office news Top student engineers and designers at Aston University finished 20th out of the UK entries at this year's Formula Student competition, held at Silverstone. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/august/aston-formula-student-takes-on-silverstone/ 129324 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:29:54 GMT 20121129122954 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:22:27 GMT 20120801112227 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:29:54 GMT 2012112912122954 Eva Tabora News Marketing EAS Home page news International Office news Companies founded by Aston University graduates have secured new workspaces at Birmingham Science Park Aston. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/september/aston-graduates-driving-forward-regional-economy/ 132862 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:20:40 GMT 20121119132040 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:10:15 GMT 20120913151015 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:20:40 GMT 201211191312040 Eva Tabora News Marketing ABS Home page news News International Office news Homepage 2012 The Business School was placed a strong sixth in the UK and a creditable 36th in the world for its MSc International Business programme. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/september/ft-masters-in-management-2012/ 133083 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:21:16 GMT 20121119132116 Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:40:41 GMT 20120917104041 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:21:16 GMT 201211191312116 Ben McAree News ABS Home page news News International Learning & teaching Working with business Second level International Office news Homepage 2012 Sasha Kirkham, BSc Mathematics student, went to Namibia for six weeks over summer with the British Schools Exploring Society. The Expanding Horizons: Aston's Year of Crossing Boundaries fund contributed towards her trip. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/staff/aspects/students/sasha-goes-to-namibia/ 136530 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:37:13 GMT 20130124123713 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 01:24:51 GMT 20121023012451 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 12:37:13 GMT 2013012412123713 Kreesha Pattani News Aspects Magazine Students International Office news Aston University was invited by the British Council to discuss ways to secure a successful future for business and education partnerships between Turkey and the United Kingdom. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/october/aston-in-knowledge-sharing/ 136623 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:20:22 GMT 20121119132022 Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:43:34 GMT 20121024114334 Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:20:22 GMT 201211191312022 Ben McAree News Home page news International International Office news An Aston University student has reached the final stage of a prestigious national award in recognition of his contribution towards optics. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/november/optometry-award/ 137234 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:29:31 GMT 20130124092931 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:59:17 GMT 20121105095917 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 09:29:31 GMT 201301240992931 Eva Tabora News LHS Home page news International Office news Aston University has been 'highly commended' for two projects in the prestigious Green Gown Awards. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/november/aston-successful-at-green-gown-awards/ 137557 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:51:23 GMT 20130220115123 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:51:11 GMT 20121107145111 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:51:23 GMT 2013022011115123 Ben McAree News Marketing Home page news Community engagement International Research Environment Top story International Office news Over 100 business executives have signed up to be mentors for second year undergraduates this year on the Professional Mentoring Scheme. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/december/professional-mentoring-scheme-continuing-success/ 139953 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:12:10 GMT 20130213121210 Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:50:14 GMT 20121220125014 Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:12:10 GMT 2013021312121210 Daniel Blyden News ABS Home page news News International Office news Web Marketing Homepage 2012 Outbrain Enterprise Centre launch to boost business performance http://www1.aston.ac.uk/international-students/international-news/archive/2013-international-office-news-archive/january-2013/enterprise-centre-launch-to-boost-business-performance/ 141013 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:13:01 GMT 20130211141301 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:47:22 GMT 20130117094722 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:13:01 GMT 201302111421301 Nataliya Karmadzhieva News Marketing Aspects Magazine Students International Office news Aston Professor receives prestigious Award http://www1.aston.ac.uk/international-students/international-news/archive/2013-international-office-news-archive/january-2013/aston-professor-receives-prestigious-award/ 141014 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:13:47 GMT 20130211141347 Thu, 17 Jan 2013 09:49:37 GMT 20130117094937 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:13:47 GMT 201302111421347 Nataliya Karmadzhieva News Aspects Magazine Students International Office news Aston is leading a consortium to establish a research-led University within the existing University of Danang. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2013/january/research-vietnam/ 141298 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:03:45 GMT 20130405100345 Wed, 23 Jan 2013 09:33:41 GMT 20130123093341 Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:03:45 GMT 2013040510100345 Ben McAree News Marketing Home page news Research International Office news Feature (3x3) Alumni Reunite in Istanbul http://www1.aston.ac.uk/international-students/international-news/archive/2013-international-office-news-archive/january-2013/alumni-reunite-in-istanbul/ 141586 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:14:54 GMT 20130211141454 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:18:05 GMT 20130129151805 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:14:54 GMT 201302111421454 Nataliya Karmadzhieva News Aspects Magazine Students International Office news One World Week 2013 http://www1.aston.ac.uk/international-students/international-news/archive/2013-international-office-news-archive/february-2013/one-world-week-2013/ 141758 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:15:19 GMT 20130211141519 Fri, 01 Feb 2013 11:14:54 GMT 20130201111454 Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:15:18 GMT 201302111421518 Nataliya Karmadzhieva News Aspects Magazine Students International Office news Aston University launch the fourth cohort of small business and social enterprise leaders for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses programme. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2013/march/goldman-sachs-/ 143922 Mon, 13 May 2013 10:25:01 GMT 20130513102501 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:03:37 GMT 20130307120337 Mon, 13 May 2013 10:25:01 GMT 2013051310102501 Daniel Blyden News Marketing ABS Home page news News International Office news 2013 Live and Work in Birmingham http://www1.aston.ac.uk/international-students/international-news/archive/2013-international-office-news-archive/march-2013/live-and-work-in-birmingham/ 144846 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:38:03 GMT 20130328093803 Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:20:57 GMT 20130322152057 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:38:03 GMT 201303280993803 Nataliya Karmadzhieva News Aspects Magazine Students International Office International Office news Entertainment lifestyle magazine for Birmingham launched by Ben Smith. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2013/may/graduate-launches-online-e-magazine/ 147704 Mon, 13 May 2013 10:30:56 GMT 20130513103056 Thu, 02 May 2013 09:19:42 GMT 20130502091942 Mon, 13 May 2013 10:30:56 GMT 2013051310103056 Daniel Blyden News Marketing ABS Home page news News Students & alumni Second level International Office news Second Level 2013 The Aston University Professional Mentoring Scheme 2012/2013 has proved another year of great success allowing undergraduates to gain real life business and career advice. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2013/may/professional-mentoring-scheme-awards-night/ 147897 Mon, 13 May 2013 10:34:10 GMT 20130513103410 Fri, 03 May 2013 14:47:18 GMT 20130503144718 Mon, 13 May 2013 10:34:10 GMT 2013051310103410 Daniel Blyden News Marketing ABS Home page news News Students & alumni Second level International Office news Second Level Homepage 2013 Aston has two subjects ranked in the top 150 in this year's QS World University Rankings by Subject. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2013/may/ranked-among-the-worlds-university-elite/ 148244 Wed, 15 May 2013 13:44:59 GMT 20130515134459 Wed, 08 May 2013 15:38:38 GMT 20130508153838 Wed, 15 May 2013 13:44:59 GMT 201305151314459 Eva Tabora News Marketing LSS ABS Home page news News International Office news Top Story Top level 2013 An Aston Biology student walked non- stop for 24-hours to raise funds for cancer research. http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2013/may/relay-for-life/ 148437 Mon, 13 May 2013 10:28:15 GMT 20130513102815 Fri, 10 May 2013 10:19:47 GMT 20130510101947 Mon, 13 May 2013 10:28:15 GMT 2013051310102815 Daniel Blyden News Marketing LHS Home page news Second level story Second level International Office news Second Level