Aston University Reviews
Updated Nov 2, 2019
"Great communication and generally a good environment to work in" (in 7 reviews)
"Good teaching facilities, good research, based close to city centre" (in 7 reviews)
"There is a big disconnect between senior management and teaching and support staff" (in 5 reviews)
"Lack of fair promotion system means that those who can curry favour with senior management tend to get promoted above the best people for the job" (in 3 reviews)
"Great!"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Aston University part-time for more than a year
Pros
Friendly Environment, great people, and learning new skills
Cons
Nothing is really a con with Aston University
Aston University2019-11-02"Very good student experience as a volunteer"
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I worked at Aston University part-time for less than a year
Pros
Interaction with local companies and real work experience while still a student
Cons
no cons at all, everything good
Aston University2019-10-09"Great"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Aston University full-time for less than a year
Pros
easy access and nice people
Cons
small and not enough resources
Aston University2019-09-30"Not bad"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Aston University full-time
Pros
Collegial Atmosphere, Loads of guidance
Cons
The workload is very intensive
Aston University2019-07-04"Good for research job"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Aston University full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Friendly and welcoming environment to work
Cons
Hard to secure permanent positions following research
Aston University2019-06-16"Part-time job at Marketing Department"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Aston University part-time for less than a year
Pros
Good opportunity to practice theories
Cons
Difficult to touch deeper due to the attribute and duration of the job
Aston University2019-06-14"."
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I have been working at Aston University full-time
Pros
Situated at the heart of Birmingham.
Cons
Lack of financial funding and out-dated equipment.
Aston University2019-06-16"Good"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Aston University full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Staff events, lots of different people
Cons
Students can be rude sometimes
Aston University2019-05-31"Great"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI worked at Aston University part-time for less than a year
Pros
Great work-life balance Relaxed atmosphere Friendly staff
Cons
None that I can think of
Advice to Management
Keep doing what you are doing
Aston University2019-05-14"Good."
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at Aston University part-time for less than a year
Pros
Great student job since it’s flexible
Cons
A little boring because there isn’t a lot except small face to face enquires
Advice to Management
Provide a little more to do.
Aston University2019-05-24