discussion   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.   January - March 2012 Posted on 11 December 2012 The directorate has supported a series of equality and diversity events which were kick-started in February 2012 with the celebration of LGBT History Month. This was followed by International Women’s Day on 8th March where the HR team organised a bake sale and raised £120 for women’s charity EMBRACE and Breast Cancer Care. CL01_027_23   April - June 2012 Posted on 11 December 2012 In the spring of 2012 Keele achieved the Workplace Health Award as developed by Staffordshire County Council. The award, gained at the first attempt, is recognition for the valued on-going support we give to our staff. Overall the aim is to have an extremely fit, happy and healthy workforce. A strategy is to be developed with the aim of achieving silver next year. Keele-000572   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. autumn leaves1   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. SSDS 90x90 logo. Student Support and Development Services   Introducing Student Support and Development Services Posted on 12 September 2012 The Student journey is not always straightforward; students will from time to time deviate from their preferred path, intentionally or not. With many bumps, twists and turns in the road, students can at times lose pace, swerve out of control, question their navigation skills and/or need to ask for assistance. Keele-002404   Getting Ready to Welcome Our New Students Posted on 12 September 2012 it’s just around the corner! In just over a week we will be saying hello to our new students. Making a good first impression is really important, as is providing our students with a range of activities in order that they feel comfortable and settled in their new surroundings.
Find out more about what we are doing in SSDS   A Day in the Life of a Disability Adviser Posted on 12 September 2012 For those not aware, at present, we have a total of 189 students who have disclosed a disability on their application to Keele for the upcoming academic year and of this 189, 84 declared a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD). The total number of students currently studying at Keele who have a SpLD is 500. 03_KeelePG_0032-HR   Moving On Up Posted on 12 September 2012 This weekend Disability and Dyslexia Support, supported by staff across the University delivered a residential pre-arrival event for disabled students and their families. The event was great success with students feeling confident about what awaits them when they return to campus to start their degree proper at the end of September. 378040B 14   Nursery News Posted on 12 September 2012 Following its Ofsted inspection on 9 July, Keele University Day Nursery has received a glowing report in which the setting has been judged as “good” against each criteria of assessment. Staff member at chalk board   Teaching and Learning Professional Development Courses in 2012/13 Posted on 12 September 2012 The LPDC and the School of Public Policy and Professional Practice offer accredited Masters level study for those teaching and supporting student learning at Keele as part of the professional continuing development. This year there have been a number of changes to the Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Programme (TLHEP). Sally Findlow, the Programme Director explains. Occ Health logo   The Occupational Health Service welcomes a new member of staff Posted on 12 September 2012 Belinda Allen, Occupational Health Nurse Advisor, has joined the Occupational Health Service (OHS) within the Department of Occupational Health and Safety. Belinda started in August and brings a wealth of experience in occupational health, having previously worked for the Fire Service and then the NHS at Stafford Hospital and St George’s Hospital.   The “Modern Pentathlon” of HR! Posted on 18 July 2012 Inspired by the buzz and the excitement of the Olympics, I have opted to enter into the spirit of the games in my introduction to the HR team and what we do:   10th Annual Teaching Symposium Posted on 18 July 2012 More than 100 colleagues attended the annual teaching symposium on Thursday June 28th.
To read more about the day and see the slides from the keynote presenters please click here...
  Two Weeks in May Posted on 18 July 2012 Preparation for life after Keele has never before been so important and our students know it. We saw as much at ‘Two Weeks in May’, a series of events, led by the Careers and Employability team which aimed to better prepare students for graduate employment. The programme was a huge success with great attendance and excellent feedback. Click here to find out more…   Welcoming our New Students to Keele Posted on 18 July 2012 September comes around quickly in a University - Only last week we were celebrating the successes of Keele students as they graduated and wishing them luck for the future. For many of our attention now shifts as we look forward to welcoming our new students who will be joining us in late September. discussion   Faster Results for Accredited Programme Posted on 18 July 2012 The Learning and Professional Development Centre has been awarded direct claim status by the Institute of Leadership and Management for the ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills, (formally Team Leading).   Elf ‘n’ Safety gone mad - Graduates are now banned from throwing mortar boards? Posted on 18 July 2012 Health and Safety is often conveniently used incorrectly as an excuse to put a stop to activities that would otherwise be perfectly enjoyable and acceptable providing simple precautions are taken.   A day in the life of a University Fire Advisor……………… Posted on 18 July 2012 Well, the fire statistics are out!
From 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011 we had 366 fire alarm activations on campus.   Introducing HRSS Link....... Posted on 17 May 2012 I am delighted to introduce HRSS Link – a bimonthly news and views bulletin from the Directorate of Human Resources and Student Services.   What can the Department of Occupational Health and Safety do for you? You might be surprised! Posted on 17 May 2012 By monitoring activities across the University DOHS makes sure dangers are not lurking around every corner.Staff members provide a wealth of experience behind the scenes covering a range of topics and disciplines.   Hot off the press - Keele achieves the Workplace Health Award Posted on 17 May 2012 Keele has recently been awarded the Workplace Health Award. The award which has been developed by Staffordshire County Council, the NHS and the Chamber of Commerce recognises organisations which are committed to embedding a healthy culture for their employees.   Get On Your Bike! Posted on 17 May 2012 As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability the University launched the Cycle to Work Scheme on 1st March 2012.
The scheme allows eligible employees the tax-free hire of bicycles and related safety and security equipment.
Applications can be made up to 31st May 2012.
nursing7   Meeting the Needs of Our Youngest Learners....... Posted on 17 May 2012 The new nursery is rapidly taking shape much to the delight of the current 128 children who can see it springing up before their very eyes opposite the existing nursery which has served the University well over the years but has definitely seen better days!   Invitation to Teaching Symposium Posted on 17 May 2012 On June 28th a special event is planned to mark the tenth year of the Symposium and participants are asked to reflect on the past, present and possible future approaches to teaching practices and learning support at Keele. CL01_027_23   Keele's Top Ten Equality Objectives Posted on 17 May 2012 The last six months have seen Keele staff and students work hard to identify and shape what will be the University’s equality priorities and objectives for the next four years   Counselling And Emotional Wellbeing – New Ways Forward… Posted on 17 May 2012 It’s almost fifty years since Audrey Newsome first started a student counselling service within the then Careers Service at Keele. Since then the world of counselling has undergone many changes.