Education and Training News & Updates
Thousands more children across Birmingham will gain access to more books thanks to a major expansion by the Children's Book Project, which has opened a new regional warehouse at TEP Birmingham in Tyseley.
Aston University has improved across every measure in the 2026 national student survey (NSS), achieving an overall positivity score of 84 per cent.
- 17th July 2026
A decade of excellence in education was celebrated at the Midlands Education Awards 2026, held at Birmingham’s Millennium Point
Lord Vallance, the UK Minister for Science, Innovation, Research and Nuclear, has opened a groundbreaking new £6.1m laboratory, funded by Aston University, for Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME).
The former chair of Birmingham charity Services For Education, Sarah Smith, who has been a trustee of the charity for more than 11 years, has retired after what her colleagues described as “unwavering and committed support”.
Millennium Point welcomed students from local schools to SciSPACE, a day-long event exploring careers and further education in space, aerospace and aviation.
Aston University has marked a major milestone in its history with the launch of a commemorative book celebrating 60 years since receiving its Royal Charter.
- 24th June 2026
Kimichi School, an independent music-led institute in Birmingham, has launched a new boarding house—welcoming boarders aged 11 to 16 from across the region, the Forces community and overseas.
Aston University has secured almost £4 million in new funding to improve the UK’s aerospace and cybersecurity skills.
Aston University is to unveil a new facility showcasing one of the fastest-growing sports in the world at a special community launch event.