Region and Society

Find out more about Aston University and the social purpose that is core to our mission

We are deeply embedded within our city and region, and we serve the people who live, work and study here – with over 100 years of equity invested in the financial, economic and social progress of Birmingham and its citizens.

We work in partnership with local communities, public bodies and partners to support social mobility of all member society and to drive local growth and regeneration of Birmingham, the West Midlands and beyond.

A Civic University

Making a transformational difference

A University of Sanctuary

We are a proud university of sanctuary

Policymakers

Engaging and developing relationships

Birmingham Innovation Quarter

A bold vision within a new digital era

Living Wage

A real living wage employer

Key Partners

Find out more about our key partners

Public Engagement

Focusing on being inclusive and accessible

Knowledge Exchange

Bringing together the worlds of business and academia

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Case Studies

Explore how we support communties and the region

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Region and Society