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Vitae and the Learning & Professional Development Centre
Posted on 22 May 2013
The Learning and Professional Development Centre (LPDC) co-ordinates the university’s engagement with Vitae: the UK organisation that champions the personal, professional and career development of researchers in higher education.
BEWARE - Flapjack Danger
Posted on 22 May 2013
A triangular shaped flapjack thrown across a school dining room recently caused a minor eye injury to a pupil. What did the Head Teacher do?
Karen Manley visits India
Posted on 22 May 2013
During January and February of this year, Karen Manley, International Student Support Manager, was very fortunate to be part of the Rotary Group Study Exchange team that went to Bangalore, India for a 4 week visit.
Careers and Employability Achieve Matrix Quality Award
Posted on 22 May 2013
As the result of an intensive assessment that ran over two days, the Careers and Employability team have been judged to have met the Matrix standard for providing quality careers and employability services. Click here for further information.
Supplier selected for new HR/Payroll system
Posted on 22 May 2013
Following a comprehensive selection process, we are delighted to announce that Midland HR have been chosen as the supplier for our new HR/Payroll system.
October to December 2012
Posted on 11 December 2012
1 October saw the official opening of the brand new £2.7M Nursery facility. Dr Maggie Atkinson, Children’s Commissioner for England was joined by around 50 guests including partners who had been instrumental in the delivery of the building, as well as parents, University colleagues and children.
July to September 2012
Posted on 11 December 2012
The LPDC gained direct claim status from the Institute of Leadership and Management in July: a vote of confidence in our delivery, assessment and administration of the ILM programmes and awards we deliver to support leaders and managers across the University.
Introducing the Learning and Professional Development Centre
Posted on 11 December 2012
Formed in 2011, the role of the LPDC is to provide a useful and timely suite of staff development support focused on the skills and knowledge any staff at Keele need to successfully do their job.

