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Expert advice for businesses dealing with COVID-19 in new podcast series

Aston Business School has launched the first in a special series of podcasts in which experts and small to medium-sized enterprise (SMEs) owners will provide top advice on dealing with the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Date: 25/03/2020
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Linguistics lessons for police “could catch more Dark Web paedophiles”

A nationwide rollout of evidence-based linguistic training for undercover police officers could help them catch more paedophiles who target children online, a new book suggests.

Date: 09/03/2020
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Aston University welcomes new Director of Library Services

Aston University has welcomed Helen Curtis as its new Director of Library Services.

Date: 09/03/2020
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Study on closing the ‘gender entrepreneurship gap’ helping to shape UK policy

A study, which reveals that men are twice as likely to start a new business in the UK as women, has been used to shape UK government policy.

Date: 06/03/2020
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‘East-west divide’ sees Manchester pull ahead in Northern Powerhouse enterprise race

An ‘East/West divide’ has opened up when it comes to business start-ups and firm growth in the Northern Powerhouse area, new research has found.

Date: 28/02/2020
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How a ‘pharmacist first’ approach could relieve NHS pressure | Aston Angle

Professor Chris Langley explains why the government is right to promote a ‘pharmacist first’ approach to relieve NHS pressure

Date: 27/02/2020
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Universities lead project to deliver largest ever investment into HE technicians

Midlands Innovation, of which Aston University is a member, has announced a £4.99 million TALENT programme to invest in University technicians.

Date: 27/02/2020
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New initiative launched to solve UK productivity puzzle

A new multi-disciplinary research hub, which will see Aston Business School partner with numerous UK institutions, is set to explore how best to boost productivity within businesses and the economy.

Date: 27/02/2020
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Gaining competitive advantage in manufacturing through ‘servitization’ explained in latest Aston Business podcast

The future of manufacturing relies on what’s known as ‘servitization’, according to a leading academic in the Advanced Services Group at Aston Business School.

Date: 25/02/2020
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Social media users “copy” friends’ eating habits

Social media users are more likely to eat fruit and veg – or snack on junk food – if they think their friends do the same, a new study has found.

Date: 07/02/2020
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Aston researchers call on public to join ‘citizen science’ research

Aston researchers call on the public to take part in citizen science research projects, looking at yeast strains for biotechnology and exploring eye care in the community.

Date: 06/02/2020
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Making light work: A public lecture by Professor Kate Sugden

How is photonic sensing being applied to laser material processing? This is one of the various questions that Professor Kate Sugden will seek to answer in her public lecture at Aston University on Tuesday 25 February.

Date: 05/02/2020