Aston Academy News Flash

News Flash Article
date posted: Wednesday 7 Sep 2011

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University Technical Colleges are a new concept in education. They offer 14-19 year olds the opportunity to take a highly regarded, full time, technically-oriented course of study. They are equipped to the highest standard, sponsored by a university and offer clear progression routes into higher education or further learning in work.

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Baker Dearing Educational Trust
4 Millbank
London
SW1P 3JA

Tel: 020 7960 1555
Email: director@utcolleges.org
Website: www.utcolleges.org

The students combine hand and mind to learn in a very practical way, integrating national curriculum requirements with the technical and vocational elements. The college ethos and curriculum is heavily influenced by local and national employers who also provide support and work experience for students.

Welcome to Aston University Engineering Academy

Headteacher

I am delighted to have this opportunity to share our exciting plans for the new Aston University Engineering Academy.

Aston University Engineering Academy is a 14-19 mixed University Technical College sponsored by Aston University. The Academy, one of the first University Technical Colleges, will have a unique focus on engineering and science that we will enhance through strong links with local and national industrial partners.

"Engineering and science excellence for 14-19 year olds in Birmingham."

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Careers Information Conference
date posted: Friday 18 May 2012

On 8th May Aston University Engineering Academy held its first annual conference for girls across the West Midlands. Aston University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Julia King and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Alison Halstead provided inspirational keynote presentations about the exciting world of engineering. Female students, apprentices and professional engineers opened up the world of engineering through a range of workshops and practical activities. The girls had the opportunity to programme robots, simulate the building of Rolls-Royce jet engines and look at the impact on engineering within medicine. A highlight of the day was the final keynote, by Ruth Amos, Young Engineer for Britain 2006 who described how she transformed her GCSE design and technology project into a commercial product, becoming managing director of her own successful manufacturing company. Throughout the day the girls were inspired by a passion to innovate and succeed. As a result of the conference two thirds of the girls suggested that they were more likely to continue studying STEM subjects and over half said they would be more likely to think about engineering as a career.
Important information for Year 12 applicants
date posted: Thursday 17 May 2012

At AUEA we make sure the courses we offer are highly valued by universities and employers. Our curriculum is designed to provide excellent progression to university and work so taking into account the Government’s changes to vocational qualifications, we have modified some of our Year 12 option choices. We are in the process of contacting students. Click on this blog entry to access a revised form which can be downloaded to specify choices.
Climb into Engineering Event
date posted: Wednesday 28 Mar 2012

Climb into Engineering event - Sunday 25th March 2012

Last night, we hosted the eagerly anticipated Climb into Engineering Event at the Redpoint Climbing Centre in Birmingham. The night was a great success! Read on for more details...
AUEA events
date posted: Wednesday 14 Mar 2012

Couldn’t make our open days but want to find out more about the Academy? Don’t worry, we are holding a number of events across the city in March and April, where you can talk to Academy staff and find out more about the exciting learning opportunities available when the Academy opens in September.