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<title>Aston rated among top 30 UK universities</title>
<description>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.</description>
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<title>Partnerships strengthen Hong Kong connections</title>
<description>Two new partnership agreements strengthen Aston's links with Hong Kong and China.</description>
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<title>Understanding brain and behaviour</title>
<description>This seminar will look at the close alignment of Aston University to key European Health themes and will invite opportunities for collaborations from EU academic institutions and SMEs.</description>
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<title>Aston University in partnership with Santander</title>
<description>Aston has signed an agreement with Santander to provide support for future students, researchers and entrepreneurs.</description>
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<title>Aston University hosts Salters Chemistry Festival</title>
<description>Students from 15 secondary schools are set to enjoy a fun-filled day of chemistry at the Salters' Festival of Chemistry taking place at Aston University.</description>
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<title>Alzheimers drug fails to reduce significant agitation</title>
<description>A drug prescribed for Alzheimers disease does not ease clinically significant agitation in patients with Alzheimers disease, according to a new study involving Aston University.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/may/alzheimers-drug-fails-to-reduce-significant-agitation/</link>
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<title>Aston optometrist awarded European Fellowship</title>
<description>Dr Shehzad Naroo was awarded a fellowship in recognition of his excellence and innovation in clinical practice, research, education and professional advancement of optometry.</description>
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<title>Discovery in understanding of body's water balance</title>
<description>Scientists at Aston University have identified a new mechanism responsible for regulating the flow of water into and out of cells.</description>
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<title>Tackling obesity and diabetes in population</title>
<description>Aston University researchers are examining how metabolic disorders such as obesity and type 2 diabetes affect the ageing process.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/april/tackling-obesity-and-diabetes-in-an-ageing-population/</link>
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<title>Tackling road safety in an ageing population</title>
<description>Researchers at Aston University are examining driving behaviour in drivers across the lifespan.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/march/tackling-road-safety-in-an-ageing-population/</link>
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<title>Blood flow research showcased at Parliament</title>
<description>Aston researchers showcase how spiral groove bearings can lead to safer and improved artificial blood pumps.</description>
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<title>Weight loss programme tackles obesity</title>
<description>Results from a report produced by researchers from Aston University have shown that a community weight loss programme is effective at reducing weight over a 12 week period.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/march/weight-loss-programme-tackles-obesity-in-birmingham/</link>
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<title>Fractures and mobility in an ageing population</title>
<description>The Aston Research Centre for Healthy Ageing (ARCHA) is looking at ways of developing and optimising bioactive implants that can help bones heal and regenerate.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/february/tackling-falls-fractures-and-mobility/</link>
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<title>Aston a top 10 university for producing millionaires</title>
<description>Aston rated among the top 10 UK universities for producing millionaires.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/february/top-10-uk-universities-millionaires/</link>
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<title>National Student Enterprise Conference at Aston</title>
<description>The National Student Enterprise Conference, CTRL ALT DISRUPT, was held this year at Aston University.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/february/national-student-enterprise-conference-at-aston/</link>
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<title>Cashless payment scheme a success</title>
<description>Aston University has introduced an innovative new cashless scheme to make buying food and drink on campus quicker, safer and more convenient.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/february/cashless-payment-scheme/</link>
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<title>AGR praises placement year benefits</title>
<description>The Association of Graduate Recruiters has praised the benefits of an integrated placement year for students aiming to impress future employers.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/february/-graduate-recruiters-placement-year/</link>
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<title>New York Times hearts Birmingham</title>
<description>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.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/january/new-york-times-hearts-birmingham/</link>
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<title>European Year of Active Ageing 2012</title>
<description>ARCHA will be using the opportunities that the European Year of Active Ageing provides to further its research and impact in five vital areas related to healthy and active ageing.</description>
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<title>Research showcase evening 15 February</title>
<description>Aston is inviting representatives from businesses and public sector organisations to a research showcase evening on Wednesday February 15th</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2012/january/showcase-event-for-regional-business-community/</link>
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<title>Leading UK businesses turn to Aston graduates</title>
<description>A survey of the UK's 100 top employers has again rated Aston among the top 20 universities for graduate employment.</description>
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<title>Pharmaceutical partnership helps eye care</title>
<description>Aston has joined forces with a major UK pharmaceutical company to deliver improved care for patients with eye disease, allergies and other conditions.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/november/improve-patient-eye-care/</link>
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<title>Aston launches crackdown on bad energy habits</title>
<description>Aston University is aiming to more than halve its carbon emissions by 2020</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/november/bad-energy-habits/</link>
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<title>World's biggest bacterium reaches Birmingham</title>
<description>The E.coli superbug has hit Birmingham  but don't worry, this one isn't about to make you ill. It's a huge scientific model, certified by Guinness World Records as the largest ever.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/october/bacterium-reaches-birmingham/</link>
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<title>New funding for Parkinson's research</title>
<description>New research has started at Aston University to investigate how a small amount of a common sleeping tablet may be a new potential treatment for people recently diagnosed with Parkinsons.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/october/parkinsons-research/</link>
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<title>Aston University KTP rated outstanding</title>
<description>Working with healthcare company Insight Health Ltd, the Microbiology team from Aston's School of Life &amp; Health Sciences developed a revolutionary cleaning solution that will help to tackle the problem of hospital superbugs.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/october/aston-university-ktp-rated-outstanding/</link>
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<title>Top UK Experts Meet to Tackle Ageing</title>
<description>Some of the UKs leading experts on ageing are coming together for a one day conference to explore the impact old age will have on all of us.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/september/top-uk-experts-meet-to-tackle-ageing/</link>
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<title>Aston ARCHA helps support an ageing population</title>
<description>ARCHA is holding a Research Showcase on 21 September to present a series of talks on challenges for the ageing population and our relevant research.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/september/archa-research-showcase/</link>
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<title>Aston: 2012 tuition fee and support packages</title>
<description>Aston University has set a tuition fee of &#163;9,000 a year for all UK/EU undergraduates starting degree courses from September 2012.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/july/tuition-fees-and-support-packages/</link>
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<title>Graduation ceremonies honour leading UK figures</title>
<description>Aston University held its graduation ceremonies in the splendour of Birmingham's Town Hall and presented eight honorary degrees to leading UK figures.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/july/aston-graduation-ceremonies/</link>
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<title>Top honour for Aston University Pro-Chancellor</title>
<description>Dr Paul Golby, Aston University's Pro-Chancellor, who has been awarded the CBE by Her Majesty The Queen in her latest Birthday Honours List.</description>
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<title>The Demise of Spectacles- Inaugural Lecture</title>
<description>Perfect sight, without glasses or contact lenses, right into old age is a realistic dream.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/june/the-demise-of-spectacles/</link>
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<title>Government information on student support</title>
<description>The Government has recently published information about support packages for 2012 entry students.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/may/student-support-package/</link>
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<title>Aston involved in Mission for Health campaign</title>
<description>Dettol's Mission for Health campaign investigates the cleanliness of where we live, work and travel.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/may/mission-for-health-campaign/</link>
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<title>Unique study on medicine-taking behaviours</title>
<description>Researchers at Aston are encouraging people to tell them about their attitudes towards taking prescribed medication.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/may/unique-study-on-medicine-taking-behaviours/</link>
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<title>Aston's strong commitment to social mobility</title>
<description>Aston University aims to be one of the boldest and best at promoting widening participation.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/april/aston-makes-a-strong-commitment-to-social-mobility/</link>
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<title>Success for Aston in latest league tables</title>
<description>Aston University has performed well in several recent global and UK ranking league tables and surveys</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/april/league-tables/</link>
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<title>Highly Trusted Sponsor Status to aid student visas</title>
<description>Aston University is well placed to deal with changes to student visas outlined by the Home Secretary Theresa May.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/international-students/changes-to-student-visas/</link>
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<title>Aston University: 2012 tuition fees proposal</title>
<description>Aston University is proposing to set a tuition fee of &#163;9,000 a year for UK/EU undergraduates starting degree courses in 2012.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/march/2012-tuition-fees-proposal/</link>
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<title>Earthquake in Japan</title>
<description>A powerful earthquake has hit Japan's north-east coast. Our thoughts are with our Japanese friends and their families at this time.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/march/earthquake-in-japan/</link>
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<title>Birmingham iPhone app a hit with students</title>
<description>New iPhone application has been launched to help Birmingham students get the most out of their time in the city.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/february/iphone-app/</link>
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<title>Senior appointments to strengthen health research</title>
<description>Aston's strong reputation in life and health sciences is further augmented by two new senior appointments.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/february/appointments-to-strengthen-international-health-research/</link>
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<title>Unique study evaluates pharmacy education</title>
<description>The Pharmacy Education and Accreditation Reviews Project reviewed professional pharmacy education as a whole in Ireland.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/february/pears/</link>
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<title>Top employers target Aston for graduates</title>
<description>An independent recruitment survey of the UKs 100 top employers rates Aston University among the top 20 UK universities they turn to for graduate employment.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/january/graduate-vacancies/</link>
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<title>Acne bug could be the cause of infections</title>
<description>A bacterium which causes acne and is commonly found on the skin, is now known to cause infections all over the body.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2011/january/acne-bug/</link>
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<title>Former Cadbury's Chairman is Chancellor</title>
<description>Sir John Sunderland has been confirmed as the new Chancellor of Aston University</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2010/november/chancellor-appointed/</link>
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<title>Aston bucks national trend on graduate employment</title>
<description>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.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2010/november/aston-university-bucks-national-trend-on-graduate-employment/</link>
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<title>Body Volume Index (BVI) measurement launched</title>
<description>A new obesity measurement which can help identify individuals at risk of illnesses has been launched</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2010/october/body-volume-index-bvi-measurement-launched/</link>
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<title>Helping medical graduates to prescribe safely</title>
<description>New project specifically designed to aid recently graduated doctors</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2010/october/medical-graduates-to-prescribe-safely/</link>
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<title>First phase of Aston Student Village complete</title>
<description>Phase I of Aston Student Villages (ASV) new residences project has been completed, ready for the influx of new Aston students.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2010/september/aston-student-village/</link>
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<title>Aston recognised by Athena SWAN Charter</title>
<description>Aston has received a bronze award from the Athena SWAN Charter for its support for women in Science, Engineering and Technology.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2010/august/athena-swan-charter/</link>
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<title>New diabetes drug announced</title>
<description>A new drug for type 2 diabetes -dapagliflozin- acts independently of insulin, improves blood sugar control, and lowers bodyweight.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/new-diabetes-drug-announced/</link>
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<title>Aston academics awarded prestigious fellowship</title>
<description>Aston academics receive National Teaching Fellowships in recognition of their contribution to higher education.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/national-teaching-fellowship/</link>
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<title>Aston ranked among top 20 UK universities</title>
<description>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</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/top-20-uk-universities/</link>
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<title>Understanding 'life' inside a crystal</title>
<description>The public are invited to attend leading academic Carl Schwalbe's inaugural lecture, 'Better light through crystal glazing', next week on Tuesday 11th May.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2010/may/understanding-life-inside-a-crystal/</link>
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<title>Is this the future of tablet technology?</title>
<description>Scientists at Aston University have received two substantial research grants to develop new forms of cost-effective drug delivery that will have a real impact on patient treatment and care.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2010/march/is-this-the-future-of-tablet-technology/</link>
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<title>Healthy ageing: key research &amp; innovation challenges in Europe</title>
<description>On 5th November 75 participants from regional, academic and health-related professions  filled the refurbished West Midlands in Europe meeting room to hear five expert speakers discuss various aspects of a key societal challenge for Europe  healthy ageing.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/lhs/news-events/healthy-ageing/</link>
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<title>Higher level skills essential for economic recovery</title>
<description>The development of higher level skills is essential to build a stronger economy outlined Regional Minister, Ian Austin.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2009/november/higher-level-skills/</link>
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<title>BBC radio star opens Alzheimers event</title>
<description>The UKs leading dementia research charity (ART) held a public meeting at Aston University to discuss more about the illness.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2009/october/alzheimers/</link>
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<title>Non-heterosexual pregnancy loss support</title>
<description>Research has found discrepancies in services for lesbian / bisexual women who experience pregnancy loss compared to heterosexual women.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2009/september/pregnancy-loss/</link>
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<title>Improvement needed to support lesbian and bisexual pregnancy loss women</title>
<description>Research conducted by a psychologist at Aston University has highlighted discrepancies in the healthcare services offered to lesbian and bisexual women who experience pregnancy loss compared to heterosexual women.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/pregnancy-loss/</link>
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<title>Do you want to know more about Alzheimer's Disease?</title>
<description>Attend this short event on Tuesday 6 October @ 5pm, with guest speaker Professor Carl Chinn from BBC Radio WM</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/welcome/playground/archive/events-archive/public-lectures-2009-2010/alzheimers/</link>
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<title>Birmingham welcomes press to British Science Festival 2010</title>
<description>Aston University unveils to journalists its plans for the British Science Festival 2010</description>
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<title>Collaborative research poster day - 2 October 2009</title>
<description>Aston University's Postdoctoral research poster day has been organised to encourage cross-disciplinary working in the life and health sciences field.</description>
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<title>New hope for cancer weight loss patients</title>
<description>Research at Aston could help to reduce the incidence and severity of weight loss in cancer patients.</description>
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<title>Young people fuzzy about drinking limits</title>
<description>According to recent research conducted by Aston University and the University of Aberdeen, young people are unaware that government guidelines would class them as binge drinkers.</description>
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<title>Psychologists focus minds on health</title>
<description>250 top psychologists will gather at Aston this week, to discuss current psychological issues surrounding our health.</description>
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<title>Graduation recognises business, science and arts</title>
<description>Aston will present its latest Honorary Degrees between Tuesday 14th and Friday 15th July at Birmingham Town Hall</description>
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<title>Congratulations to national award winner</title>
<description>Technical Team Leader for Psychology and Audiology presented with prestigious award</description>
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<title>UK first for Aston breast cancer research project</title>
<description>A breast cancer research project at Aston University in Birmingham has been chosen as one of 26 new projects in the UK and Ireland to receive a share of &#163;2.3 million funding from the leading research charity Breast Cancer Campaign.</description>
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<title>European project to define key stages of human ageing</title>
<description>Aston University is involved in a EUR 12m project that is set to identify and establish biomarkers which recognise the key stages of human ageing.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2009/may/stages-of-ageing/</link>
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<title>Aston University brings insight into 'superbug' battle</title>
<description>A collaborative research project between Aston University in Birmingham, UK and London-based healthcare company Insight Health Limited is to tackle the serious problem of healthcare associated infection (HAI).</description>
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<title>School is top in The Independent 's Good University Guide</title>
<description>Subjects Allied to Medicine in the School of Life &amp; Health Sciences at Aston University has been ranked 1st overall in The Independents Complete University Guide 2010. This category includes the Universitys BSc degrees in Optometry, Audiology and Biomedical Science.</description>
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<title>Scientists create living human brain</title>
<description>Researchers in LHS are developing a novel new way to model how the human brain works by creating a living representation of the brain. They are using cells originally from a tumour which have been reprogrammed to stop multiplying.</description>
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<title>Aston film premiere escalates ambition</title>
<description>The Midlands Health Academy (MHA), a partnership of health sector employers, universities and colleges committed to providing education for employment, will hold a special film premiere at Aston University in Birmingham on Wednesday, 6th May from 11.30am.</description>
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<title>Natural born leaders</title>
<description>The behaviours that drive leadership style are linked to our genes, this is the finding of a study presented at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference in Brighton, last week.</description>
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<title>British Science Festival returning to Birmingham in 2010</title>
<description>The British Science Festival  one of Europes largest public science events - will be coming to Birmingham in September 2010, the British Science Association and Aston University jointly announced today.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2009/april/british-science-festival-returning-to-birmingham-in-2010/</link>
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<title>New vascular health lab at Aston creates a UK first</title>
<description>Scientists at Aston University in Birmingham are conducting research which uses the human eye as a 'window' to the vascular health of the human body.</description>
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<title>Scientists create living model of basic units of human brain</title>
<description>Researchers in the School of Life &amp; Health Sciences at Aston University are developing a novelway to model how the human brain works by creating a living representation of the brain.</description>
<link>http://www1.aston.ac.uk/about/news/releases/2009/march/scientists-create-living-model-of-basic-units-of-human-brain/</link>
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<title>Secrets of Neuroimaging revealed</title>
<description>Professor Paul Furlong will deliver his inaugural lecture at Aston University on Monday, 16th March. In it, he will explore neuroimaging techniques and their value to both fundamental research as well as their practical application in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the brain.</description>
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<description>A study carried out at Selly Oak Hospital in Birmingham has shown that surfaces made with materials that contain copper kill a wide range of potentially harmful micro-organisms  significantly reducing the number of these organisms that can come into contact with patients, visitors and staff.</description>
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