About Aston University and the Trust

Aston University

As a recognised leader in education provision and already demonstrated through the sponsorship of our UTC (Aston University Engineering Academy) and our wider university outreach our commitment is to supporting schools and learners across the West Midlands.

The development of the Aston University STEM Education Academy Trust (RSD application phase, due Summer 2024) will fit with our university ethos for the combination of excellence and widening participation and will be fully embedded within the Aston University family benefitting from its shared resources and community. This partnership will develop further opportunities for our region’s young people and industry, creating unlimited aspirations through widening careers and broadening pathways.

Education Aim

“To advance learning and knowledge by supporting the wider education provision within Birmingham, ensuring outstanding academic outcomes, whilst widening participation and progression to University for the benefit of industry, commerce and the community.”

Vision

The impact of our trust schools, specialist colleges, digital enabled curriculum, high-quality teaching, and learning, in collaboration with employers and the University enables incredible progression and futures for the young people of inner-city Birmingham and West Midlands. Underpinned by strong cohesion and belonging, safety and welfare and an unrelenting focus on releasing each student’s aspirations and potential, learners are supported to overcome significant challenges enabling social mobility and consequently changing not only their lives but the communities around it.