page_title: Aston University
section_title: Student life
hierarchical_section_title: Aston University / Student life
caption_attribution_description: New shots of the completed Aston University Student Accommodation Phase I, on a quiet Saturday. The main tower block - with the football pitch on the right. William Murdoch and James Watt Residences
context_page_description: 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.
  Aston pioneered the integrated placement year concept over 50 years ago, and more than 73% of Aston students take a placement year, the highest percentage in the UK.
caption: The William Murdoch and James Watt residences.
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