Aston University
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About Aston University
According to Wikipedia, Aston University is a public research university situated in the city centre of Birmingham, England. Aston began as the Birmingham Municipal Technical School in 1895, evolving into the UK's first college of advanced technology in 1956. Aston University received its royal charter from Queen Elizabeth II on 22 April 1966.
What Is Aston University Known For?
Aston University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Business
- Engineering
- Education
- Medical
- Communications
- Biology
- Political Science
- Computer Science
- Law
- Psychology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Philosophy
- Economics
- History
- Literature
- Religious Studies
- Mathematics
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Nursing
- Social Work
- Criminal Justice
- Earth Sciences
Aston University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Aston University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Aston University ranks #532 worldwide for influence in Business.
Aston University ranks #779 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
Aston University ranks #1130 worldwide for influence in Education.
Aston University ranks #766 worldwide for influence in Medical.
Aston University ranks #926 worldwide for influence in Communications.
Aston University ranks #979 worldwide for influence in Biology.
Aston University ranks #1450 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
Aston University ranks #1145 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
Aston University ranks #1251 worldwide for influence in Law.
Aston University ranks #692 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
Aston University ranks #804 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
Aston University ranks #878 worldwide for influence in Physics.
Aston University ranks #1262 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
Aston University ranks #1282 worldwide for influence in Economics.
Aston University ranks #1663 worldwide for influence in History.
Aston University ranks #1971 worldwide for influence in Literature.
Aston University ranks #2221 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
Aston University ranks #1748 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
Aston University ranks #978 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
Aston University ranks #1500 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
Aston University ranks #2096 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesAston University ranks #1081 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
Aston University ranks #1829 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
Aston University ranks #3141 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
Who Are Aston University's Most Influential Alumni?
Aston University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Business, Psychology, and Medical. Here are some of Aston University's most famous alumni:
- Kevin Warwick
- A British robotics and cybernetics researcher.
- Frankie Boyle
- A British comedian.
- Derek S. Pugh
- A British business theorist.
- Jawed Siddiqi
- A Computer scientist.
- Neil Lawrence
- A Machine learning researcher.
- Robin Williams
- A British social scientist.
- Alan Pilkington
- A British engineer.
- David Willey
- A Physicist and entertainer.
- John Lodge
- A British musician. John Lodge is bass guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter of The Moody Blues.
- David J. Hickson
- A British sociologist and organizational researcher.
- Graham Harding
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- Gregor Townsend
- A Scottish rugby union footballer and coach.
Who Are Aston University's Most Influential Faculty?
Aston University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Business, Psychology, and Medical. Here are some of Aston University's most famous faculty:
