Aston University

Aston University is a public research university situated in the city centre of Birmingham, England

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Universal flu vaccine designed by scientists

An international team of scientists have designed a new generation of universal flu vaccines to protect against future global pandemics that could kill millions. The vaccine could give protection for up to 88% of known flu strains worldwide in a single shot, spelling the end of the winter flu season. The collaboration involving the universities

Universal flu vaccine designed by scientists

Using solar energy to improve desalination process

An Aston University academic has proposed a new process to decompose waste desalination brine using solar energy, neutralising ocean acidity and reducing damaging environmental impacts. Although turning salty ocean water into fresh water is important to benefit poverty-stricken populations, desalination has a very damaging ecological footprint. Many environmental advocates see it as a last resort

Using solar energy to improve desalination process

Cup of herbal tea could help fight breast cancer

Scientists at Aston University and Russells Hall Hospital have discovered that an extract from a common plant in Pakistan may help cure breast cancer. The plant, Fagonia cretica, and known as Virgon’s Mantlem, is commonly used in herbal tea. It has been traditionally used to treat women in rural Pakistan who have breast cancer, but

Cup of herbal tea could help fight breast cancer

Nanodiamonds cut through dirt to bring back ‘bling’ to low temperature laundry

Doubling the amount of fat removed Nanodiamonds, pieces of carbon less than ten-thousandths the diameter of a human hair, have been found to help loosen crystallized fat from surfaces in a project led by research chemists at the University of Warwick that transforms the ability of washing powders to shift dirt in eco friendly low

Nanodiamonds cut through dirt to bring back ‘bling’ to low temperature laundry

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Aston University Research

Aston University Scientist Presents Breakthrough Research: Converting Rice Straw into Bioenergy for Philippines’ Rural Communities
An Aston University bioenergy researcher has been explaining how rice straw could be a fuel of the future in rural Philippines. Dr Mirjam Roeder who is based at the University’s Energy & Bioproducts ...
Aston University to Spearhead Advanced Research Training for Future Social Scientists
The Midlands Graduate School (MGS), a consortium of Midlands universities including Aston University, has received significant funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) for a ...
Revealed: The studs that could reduce football’s ACL problem
One of them is in his thirties, with the majority of a glorious career behind him. The other is only 19, with so much more to come. Two players at different points of their lives, with different hopes ...
New research shows extra practice in blending letter sounds helps struggling readers
New research at Aston University has shown that extra practice in blending printed letter sounds can help struggling beginner readers in reception classes learn to read.
New ‘Knowledge Quarter’ to be created in Birmingham - where & what is it?
The Knowledge Quarter will be a fast-growing part of Birmingham’s city centre, housing small, medium, and large technology businesses, universities, colleges, hotels, and two conference centres ...

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Aston University’s Roslyn Bill Secures BBSRC Funding to Investigate Brain Waste Clearance Mechanisms
Professor Roslyn Bill from Aston University is one of 62 researchers who will receive a share of £12 million to pursue visionary bioscience research.The investment by the Biotechnology and Biological ...
Aston University Applauds West Midlands Investment Zone Highlighted in Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Professor Aleks Subic, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Aston University, has welcomed the announcement of the West Midlands Investment Zone in the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Autumn Statement ...
Aston Martin Vantage vs Land Rover Discovery Sport Comparison
Compare variants, features, warranties, fuel economy, prices and passenger room, you’ll surely have an idea of what your perfect car is with our clear and informative comparison report between Aston ...
Aston University helps to increase number of women engineers across the globe
University welcomes three new fellows as part of British Council scholarships They will be based at Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies Areas of specialism cover food industry, agriculture ...
Aston University celebrates official opening of new city center HQ and launch of 2030 strategy
Aston University celebrated the official opening of its new Birmingham city centre headquarters and the launch of its 2030 strategy at a reception at John Cadbury House on Thursday 2 November.