Aston University has appointed Sir Peter Rigby as the honorary chair of its newly established Digital Futures Institute. The announcement was made at the inaugural lecture given by Professor Abdul Sadka, the director of the Institute, at Aston University. Sir Peter is the founder of SCC, the largest privately owned Information Technology Group in Europe, which has a turnover in EMEA of £3.3bn and more than 45 offices worldwide.
The Digital Futures Institute is Aston University’s long-term commitment to digital innovation, and the establishment represents its efforts towards economic regeneration of the region. The Institute focuses on the transformational impact of working at the interfaces between health, digital, and technology. Its primary goal is the development of a digital powerhouse in the Birmingham Innovation Quarter (B-IQ) and digital inclusion.
The appointment of Sir Peter Rigby as the honorary chair reflects his achievements as a technology innovator and his passionate commitment to the development of digital skills and wider contributions to the region. Aston University and SCC signed a strategic partnership last year with a focus on driving digital innovation, digital inclusion, and the deployment of digital technologies and skills.
Professor Aleks Subic, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Aston University, expressed his delight on Sir Peter’s acceptance of the appointment. As Honorary Chair of the Institute, Sir Peter’s support, advocacy, and insight will be a great asset to the new Institute.
Sir Peter stated that he is excited to support an Institute that is focused on the most important issues facing society. He hopes to provide guidance, support, and advocacy to ensure strong links to cutting-edge digital technologies in industry. The Digital Futures Institute will be based on the main Aston University campus and will be officially opened in September 2024.
Aston University has appointed Sir Peter Rigby as the honorary chair of its newly established Digital Futures Institute. The announcement was made at the inaugural lecture given by Professor Abdul Sadka, the director of the Institute, at Aston University. Sir Peter is the founder of SCC, the largest privately owned Information Technology Group in Europe, which has a turnover in EMEA of £3.3bn and more than 45 offices worldwide.
The Digital Futures Institute is Aston University’s long-term commitment to digital innovation, and the establishment represents its efforts towards economic regeneration of the region. The Institute focuses on the transformational impact of working at the interfaces between health, digital, and technology. Its primary goal is the development of a digital powerhouse in the Birmingham Innovation Quarter (B-IQ) and digital inclusion.
The appointment of Sir Peter Rigby as the honorary chair reflects his achievements as a technology innovator and his passionate commitment to the development of digital skills and wider contributions to the region. Aston University and SCC signed a strategic partnership last year with a focus on driving digital innovation, digital inclusion, and the deployment of digital technologies and skills.
Professor Aleks Subic, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Aston University, expressed his delight on Sir Peter’s acceptance of the appointment. As Honorary Chair of the Institute, Sir Peter’s support, advocacy, and insight will be a great asset to the new Institute.
Sir Peter stated that he is excited to support an Institute that is focused on the most important issues facing society. He hopes to provide guidance, support, and advocacy to ensure strong links to cutting-edge digital technologies in industry. The Digital Futures Institute will be based on the main Aston University campus and will be officially opened in September 2024.
