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SHE@CYBER training expands in Poland & North Macedonia

Free cybersecurity training is gaining traction in Poland and North Macedonia, with more than 110 women and educators taking part after grant funding ended.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Supply Chain

Unit4 reports cloud success & unveils new services tier

Unit4 has announced fresh leadership changes and a new service tier, signalling strong demand for its cloud migration services and SaaS ERP solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025

Fintech

Lack of regulatory oversight in decentralised finance

DeFi lacks regulatory oversight, creating blind spots and vulnerabilities, according to a study by Aston University's Cyber Security Innovation Centre.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2023

Storage

University researchers to tackle global data storage crisis

Scientists at Aston University are starting a research programme to tackle the global shortage of digital data storage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Dec 2022

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Disaster Recovery

UK cyber leaders tackle third-party risk, resilience and AI

UK CISOs and senior cyber executives will examine resilience, third-party risk and practical AI use at a London cyber security forum.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 2 days ago

EduTech

NMITE appoints Richard Lillington to lead teaching

Emerging engineering institution NMITE names Richard Lillington as its first Head of Learning and Teaching to drive academic growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026

Cybersecurity

CyberASAP Demo Day to unveil promising UK cyber solutions

Innovative cybersecurity solutions will be unveiled at London's CyberASAP Demo Day, showcasing 14 projects from the accelerator programme backed by GBP £40 million alumni success.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025

EduTech

Aston University sets world record in data transmission speed

Aston University researchers shatter data transmission speed record, reaching 402 terabits per second with advanced optical fibre technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024

Digital Transformation

Craven Dunnill partners with Aston University for digital revamp

UK's ceramic tile company, Craven Dunnill, collaborates with Aston University to digitise its warehouse operations and streamline business processes as part of a growth strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Apr 2024

EduTech

Aston University achieves record-breaking data transmission speed

Aston University researchers set a new record in data transmission, achieving speeds of 301 terabits per second, 4.5 million times quicker than average UK home broadband.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024

Artificial Intelligence

JDD Furniture & Aston University unite to enhance efficiency

Birmingham's JDD Furniture partners with Aston University in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership to bolster production efficiency amidst rising post-pandemic demand for custom office furniture.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024

Cartech

Aston University gets GBP £443k grant to enhance lithium-ion battery safety

Aston University secures a GBP £443,058 EPSRC grant for transforming lithium-ion batteries into safer, more eco-friendly versions using gel electrolyte materials.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

EduTech

Sir Peter Rigby named honorary chair of Aston's Digital Futures Institute

Renowned British business leader, Sir Peter Rigby, is appointed honorary chair of Aston University's new Digital Futures Institute, offering expertise and connections to foster digital inclusion and innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024

EduTech

Aston University partners with BIT Group to revolutionise cybersecurity

Aston University forms an innovative partnership with award-winning IT group, BIT, aiming to revolutionise cyber security education and services via Knowledge Transfer Partnership program.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024