SUSTAINABLE STUDENT HOUSE
 Four
BSc in Environment and Sustainability students are set to turn a Barnes
bungalow into a showcase for greener, cheaper campus living.
The
project, which will involve energy reduction measures and a vegetable
garden, will be monitored for a year and results will be disseminated
widely at Keele and nationally.
 Dr
Zoe Robinson (School of Physical and Geographical Sciences/ Research
Institute for the Environment, Physical Sciences and Applied
Mathematics), pictured above, and Dr Sherilyn MacGregor (School of
Politics, International Relations and Philosophy/ Research Institute for
Social Sciences), right, have been awarded £10,000 from the Higher
Education Academy Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences subject
centre for the project, which is entitled '"Living what we're
learning".
It aims to evaluate the impact on the University community of a
sustainable student house. The four students will be working under
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HEALTH AND WELLBEING WEEK AT KEELE
 Members
of staff are set to enjoy a range of activities designed to boost their
health and wellbeing as part of a week-long University event.
Sporting drop-in sessions, complementary therapies, professional
development and health advice will all be on the agenda during Keele's
Health and Wellbeing Week, which runs from next Monday to Friday, June
10.
A highlight of the week is a stress-busting laughter yoga session,
which aims to help participants lift their mood while having fun.
Ian
Williamson, head of Occupational Health and Safety, said: "Keele is
keen to improve and maintain the health of all staff and to provide a
healthy and stress-free environment."
For more information see: http://www.keele.ac.uk/dohs/healthandwellbeingweek2011/ |
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CRITICAL SOCIAL POLICY LAUNCH
 Dr
Sherilyn MacGregor and Dr Phil Catney, School of Politics,
International Relations and Philosophy (SPIRE), took part in a one-day
conference at the University of East London to launch a special issue of
Critical Social Policy. Dr MacGregor co-edited the special issue
(volume 31, number 20), which had the theme 'Social Justice, Social
Policy and the Environment'.
The conference brought together contributing authors and invited
discussants with expertise in environmental and social policy. Dr
Catney, pictured above, presented the article, co-written with
Professor Tim Doyle (SPIRE), 'The welfare of now and the green (post)
politics of the future' and Dr MacGregor was discussant for a paper on
flood risk, inequality and environmental justice. Information
about the special issue is at http://csp.sagepub.com/ |
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STUDENTS PARTY AT WOODSTOKE 4
 Two thousand students descended on Keele SU this week for the biggest party of the year, Woodstoke 4.
The warm sunshine made a welcome appearance over Keele making
it a sell out event. Professor Green performed to a packed ballroom,
whilst others enjoyed themselves in the silent disco and Kopparberg
arena.
The weather was a good excuse for people to enjoy the foam pit,
whilst other party goers competed for V Festival tickets in the Red Bull
'Can You Pack It' competition. Event sponsors Red Stag had students
busting some moves in the dance off area and the fairground rides
were busy throughout the evening.
Ms. Dynamite was a highlight of the night with an outstanding
performance, whilst DJs Modestep and Scratch Perverts went
down well. The Sunshine Underground band and newcomers,
Paradise Point, had the Ballroom in awe throughout their performances.
Many have cited this year's summer party as the best Woodstoke
yet! |
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KUBE 24 HOUR BROADCAST
 Keele's
award-winning student radio station, KUBE Radio, raised over £1,000 for
The Donna Louise Children's Hospice Trust with their '24 Hour Charity
Broadcast' on Monday.
The aim was to raise as much money as possible for
charity over a 24 hour period, in conjunction with Keele Students'
Union RAG Week activities. Holly Beaumont-Wilkes and Dwayn, 'D-Won',
Evans were challenged to host the marathon broadcast solely from one
studio, with no breaks and no sleep.
Anyone wishing to donate should go to: www.justgiving.com/kuberadio. |
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DIVISIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER
Dr Richard Toon, Research Enterprise Services, has been elected to
serve as a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry's Industry and
Technology Divisional Council.
He will serve on the council for two years from July. The division has 12,500 members, based in industry and commerce.
The objective of the council is to implement strategic initiatives
for those working in the chemical and related industries, in line with
the overall RSC strategy.
Dr Toon also sits on the committee for the RSC's interest group in
law and has recently been elected to serve as the group's publicity
chair. |
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GYM PENTATHLON FOR DIEGO
Dr Diego Garro (Music Technology) is training for a Gym Pentathlon Challenge, in mid July, in support of ActionAid in Kenya.
The charity event includes 5Km on a cross-trainer, 5Km on a
rowing machine, 5Km on a treadmill, 5Km on an exercise bike
and 500m swimming.
The ActionAid project in Kenya will see Diego and other volunteers build a school in one of the poorest areas of the country.
Diego needs to raise £3,000 towards the project. If you wish to sponsor his gym challenge, please email him at d.garro@ mus.keele.ac.uk.
HONORARY DEGREE FOR EMERITUS PROFESSOR
Emeritus Professor David Morgan (Chemistry and Physics), pictured
above, was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science
in recognition of his scientific achievements at a convocation at
Memorial University, the largest university in eastern Canada, last
week.
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