Formed in Birmingham: Sixty Years of Aston University
Birmingham Picture Library (Publisher)
Published on 15. May 2026
Book
Hardback
136 pages
978-1-7396457-4-8 (ISBN)
Description
Formed in Birmingham celebrates the 60th anniversary of
Aston University and tells the story of a university shaped by the city around
it. From its beginnings as a pioneering technical institution serving
Birmingham's industries, Aston has developed into a modern, internationally
recognised university with a strong reputation for innovation, enterprise and
applied research.
Drawing
on newly researched material from the recently established Aston University
Archives, the book presents rare historic photographs alongside specially
commissioned contemporary images by Birmingham photographer Jonathan Berg.
Together they reveal the development of the university and its close
relationship with the city.
The contemporary
photography captures both the campus and the human side of life at Aston, its
students, staff and learning environments. These images offer a vivid portrait
of the university today.
Produced to high
production standards and richly illustrated throughout, the book celebrates
Aston University's achievements, research and community impact over its first
sixty years, while looking ahead to the next chapter in its story.
Aston University and tells the story of a university shaped by the city around
it. From its beginnings as a pioneering technical institution serving
Birmingham's industries, Aston has developed into a modern, internationally
recognised university with a strong reputation for innovation, enterprise and
applied research.
Drawing
on newly researched material from the recently established Aston University
Archives, the book presents rare historic photographs alongside specially
commissioned contemporary images by Birmingham photographer Jonathan Berg.
Together they reveal the development of the university and its close
relationship with the city.
The contemporary
photography captures both the campus and the human side of life at Aston, its
students, staff and learning environments. These images offer a vivid portrait
of the university today.
Produced to high
production standards and richly illustrated throughout, the book celebrates
Aston University's achievements, research and community impact over its first
sixty years, while looking ahead to the next chapter in its story.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Solihul
United Kingdom
Illustrations
100 colour and black and white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 237 mm
Width: 249 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
926 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7396457-4-8 (9781739645748)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Jonathan Berg is a Birmingham
based photographer and author whose work explores the city's architecture,
culture and urban change. His first book, Positively Birmingham, was published
in 1994 and went through five sold out editions. His popular city guide,
Discovering Birmingham, now in its sixth edition, continues to introduce new
generations to the story of the city.
He has also published
Birmingham's Public Art, giving an understanding of the city's extensive
collection of sculpture and monuments, and Invention & Design: Elkington of
Birmingham, which tells the story of the invention of electroplating in the
Jewellery Quarter and its global impact. His book Birmingham: A Drone's Eye
View presents the modern city as never seen before.
Through his books,
photography and guided tours, Jonathan Berg has introduced thousands of people
to Birmingham's history and character, combining strong photography with a clear sense of place.
based photographer and author whose work explores the city's architecture,
culture and urban change. His first book, Positively Birmingham, was published
in 1994 and went through five sold out editions. His popular city guide,
Discovering Birmingham, now in its sixth edition, continues to introduce new
generations to the story of the city.
He has also published
Birmingham's Public Art, giving an understanding of the city's extensive
collection of sculpture and monuments, and Invention & Design: Elkington of
Birmingham, which tells the story of the invention of electroplating in the
Jewellery Quarter and its global impact. His book Birmingham: A Drone's Eye
View presents the modern city as never seen before.
Through his books,
photography and guided tours, Jonathan Berg has introduced thousands of people
to Birmingham's history and character, combining strong photography with a clear sense of place.
Content
Foreword
1. Introduction - 60 years of
impact and innovation
2. Aston in the past - the
origins shaping Aston today
3. Aston in the present -
meeting today's challenges
4. Aston in the world - Aston
University in collaboration
5. Aston in the future -
Aston's next generation
6. Conclusion - Aston's
legacy and promise
Appendix: Aston's Leaders
Index
1. Introduction - 60 years of
impact and innovation
2. Aston in the past - the
origins shaping Aston today
3. Aston in the present -
meeting today's challenges
4. Aston in the world - Aston
University in collaboration
5. Aston in the future -
Aston's next generation
6. Conclusion - Aston's
legacy and promise
Appendix: Aston's Leaders
Index