Birmingham is Named Friendliest Student Region

June 21 2005

Aston University and the University of Birmingham have been named in the top 10 in a survey of the UK's friendliest universities by Friends Reunited. Aston took sixth place, narrowly ahead of Birmingham in seventh, making Birmingham one of the most friendly student regions in the UK.

The reunion website, which has more than 12 million members, has revealed a complete league table of Britain's friendliest universities for the first time.

Friends Reunited created the University Friendship League Table by analysing the millions of emails sent via the website between the ex-students of all Britain's universities and colleges to see who keeps in touch the most. Hull heads the first top 100.

Professor Mike Wright, Vice Chancellor of Aston University, said: 'I am delighted with this result. As a University that has strong ties with its alumni we know that people that come to Aston make lasting friendships. The close-knit campus community and lively social activities ensure that people get to know one another really well as soon as they join us.'

Third year Aston University Pharmacy student, Richard Ketley added: 'Aston stuck out as the only university I visited which was interested in me and how to develop my learning - it was much friendlier. You can walk to the nightlife and back again, shopping is just across the road and you can go almost anywhere in the country as New Street Station is just a short walk away. Facilities are quite big for the amount of students that we have.

'The city is fantastic and there is so much more than I expected. Birmingham has jumped into the 21st Century with a bang. It's lively and a great place to live.'

Source: Aston University

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