New Students

Saturday 28th September

Talk ‘n’ Tour for Commuter and Local Students (Off-Campus)
At 12.00 pm and again at 2.00 pm in the Westminster Lecture Theatre, Chancellor’s Building.

A chance to get to know us and the campus. Come along for a quick talk, useful tips and information and a guided campus tour. This event is for students living off campus.

Information, Advice and Support Desks
From 10.00 am – 4.00 pm in the Chancellor's Building Foyer

Throughout the day staff from across the University will be available to talk to students about what support is available whilst you are at Keele. This will include Money advice, Counselling and Disability assistance. They will also have information about the many opportunities to get involved in a range of activities at Keele including Mentoring, Volunteering and Work opportunities.

Students’ Union Information and Help Desk
From 10.00 am – 4.00 pm in the Students’ Union

For information and advice on a wide range of issues including ‘what’s on’, where to go as well as accommodation and visa enquiries. Collect your pre-bought on-line NUS extra card or buy a card in person.

Library Support

Between 11.00 am-5.00 pm a Help Point located in the Keele Campus Library entrance will be staffed by members of the Library Peer Support Scheme (LiPSS)

Welcome talk for Parents, Guests and Guardians
The welcome address will be at 12.00, 13.30 and 15.00 and will be followed by light refreshments in the Great Hall (in Keele Hall).
(There is no need to RSVP, seating will be available on a first come, first served basis)

Free Child Care and Family Event for Parent Students

The Day Nursery will be open from 10.00 am – 4.00 pm providing free childcare for children aged from 12 weeks to 14 years. This will free you up to do everything you need to do today.From 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm there will be a family event in the Day Nursery. Why not come and meet other students who have children and have a look at the great new nursery facilities? This is a fun event for all the family so come along with your children and partners.

Keele Chapel
From 1.00pm, Keele Chapel

The Chapel is open all afternoon for refreshments and for you to meet the Chaplains and other students.  

Free Buffet and Quiz
From 5.30 pm onwards, Keele Chapel

There will be a free buffet in the Chapel. All are welcome to come along. From 7.00 pm, why not join us for our quiz night and social? Come with others or on your own – you’re guaranteed to be put in a team!

Welcome Event at Lindsay Café Bar
From 7.30 pm in Lindsay Café Bar

Come along and have some fun, meet new people and check out one of our lively campus bars.

The Icebreaker Party
From 8.00 pm to 3.00 am in the Students’ Union

Head down to the Union for a night of making new friends, dancing to all the best tracks from the summer, and getting stuck right into your new life at Keele! The whole building will be open with DJs in both our main venues on hand to play your favourite tunes and requests.

Keele Postgraduate Association Clubhouse (KPA Clubhouse)
The KPA Clubhouse will be open from 3.00 pm till late for drinks.

This bar is open to all students over 21 and is a great place to relax with friends, old and new.

Tea & Toast
From 11.00pm until the early hours!

Need a break from the icebreaker disco? Fancy a free cuppa and some toast after a night out? Need someone to chat to in the midst of fresher’s madness? Then why not pop into the Chapel, which for the night is turned into a late night café.

Sunday 29th September

Free Continental Breakfast for students in Halls of Residence
From 9.30 am – 12.00 noon in your Hall of Residence (Details of venue will be posted in your Hall)

Start the day with a free breakfast in your hall. A fantastic way to meet your neighbours and get to know the residence support team.

Free Barbecue for Off campus and Commuter Student

From 12.30 pm – 2.00 pm in the Outback, Keele Students’ Union

Come along for a free burger or hotdog and meet up with other students living off campus or commuting to Keele. Only the first 200 orders will be free so come early to not miss out.

Students’ Union Information and Help Desk
From 12.00 noon – 4.00 pm in the Students’ Union

For information and advice on a wide range of issues including ‘what’s on’, where to go as well as accommodation and visa enquiries. Collect your pre-bought on-line NUS extra card or buy a card in person.

Student Finance Helpdesk
From 12.00 noon – 4.00 pm in the Chancellor’s Building Foyer

Staff from our Student Financial Support team will again be available to help with any queries you might have about your student finances.

Chapel Services
10.00am Morning Worship, we strive for worship which is lively, reflective, and inclusive, fusing elements creatively from different Christian traditions, centred on the bible and communion

11.30pm Roman Catholic Mass. The Mass is celebrated each week by the Catholic Priest Chaplain according to the Modern Rite, with a wide range of musical styles, and opportunities to serve and participate.

7.30pm The Late Service. A student-led service with an informal lively style and a wide variety of preachers.

Information, Advice and Support Desks
From 2.00 pm- 5.00 pm outside Keele Students’ Union

Throughout the day staff from across the University will be available to talk to students about what support is available whilst you are at Keele.They will also have information about the many opportunities to get involved in a range of activities at Keele including Mentoring, Volunteering and Work opportunities.

Sports Fair
From 10.00am - 4.00pm at the Sports Centre.

Whether you have played sport before or you fancy trying something different. The Sports Centre and the Athletic Union provide opportunities to participate at all levels in over 35 different sports. From competitive to social sports programs, come along to see what we offer.

Library Support
Between 11am - 5pm a Help Point located in the Keele Campus Library entrance will be staffed by members of the Library Peer Support Scheme (LiPSS)

Your Official Welcome to Keele
At 2.00 pm the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rama Thirunamachandran, along with senior University Staff, the elected Sabbatical team of Keele Students’ Union and Keele Postgraduate Association will officially welcome you and your fellow students to Keele University.

Welcome Festival
From 2.00pm -5.00pm, Union Square

After the Deputy Vice-Chancellor opens the curtain to your life at Keele, the Welcome Festival begins.  From 2.00pm -5.00pm the campus will be full of life.  There should be something for everyone.  From huge inflatables and climbing walls, to live music and dancing as well as lots of fun sports activities. There will also be stands from different Student Societies including a Multi Faith Exhibition outside Keele Chapel.

Campus Treasure Hunt - Halls of Residence
From 6.00pm – 8.00pm, meet with your Residence Support Assistants in your Hall common room to register. For more information look out for posters in your halls

Big Ballroom Bingo ft. Very Special Guest Host
6.00 pm – 8.00 pm in Keele SU Ballroom

Sunday is the perfect day for some early evening Bingo! Plus prepare to be surprised by our special guest host…

Big Ballroom Karaoke
9.00 pm – 1.00am in Keele SU Ballroom

Follow in the footsteps of the likes of Ed Sheeran, Example and Labrinth and get a rare opportunity to sing on the Ballroom stage with Freshers’ Week Karaoke!

Monday 30th September

Touch Base and Information Point
From 10.00 am – 4.00 pm throughout Welcome Week in The Chancellor’s Building Gallery next to the Exhibition Suite.

Chance to grab a tea and coffee and take some time out at our Touch Base and information point. We have lots of useful information about studying at Keele, social events and the local area. We will be organising a range of trips and events during the week so check our daily What’s On Board for details and pick up tickets for the trips you wish to attend. Tonight we are organising the Games Evening in the Dance Studio in the Sports Centre so why not join us? We will also be organising trips to Emma Bridgewater Pottery, Alton Towers and Ikea later in the week so make sure you get your tickets for these as they are all first come first served!  You can also sign up for the Keele Mentors scheme if you haven’t already done so. Don’t forget the amazing ‘Keele has Talent’ Show on Saturday 29th September in Lindsay Café Bar. If you can sing, dance, play an instrument or tell a few jokes make sure you sign up! Student Guides will be here throughout the week to give you more information and answer any of your questions.

Free Tea & Coffee Drop in
From 9.00 am – 6.00 pm in the Chapel

Freshers’ Fair & Society Sign Up
From 10.00am to 4.00 pm in the Students’ Union

Get down to the Union to meet Societies, local and national businesses, SU, campus and local services and most importantly to pick up your FREEBIES! Free pizza, goodie bags…see you there!

Students’ Union Information and Help Desk
From 10.00 am – 4.00 pm in the Students’ Union

For information and advice on a wide range of issues including ‘what’s on’, where to go, as well as accommodation and visa enquiries. Collect your pre-bought on-line NUS extra card or buy a card in person.

Sports Fair continues
From 10.00am - 4.00pm at the Sports Centre.

Whether you have played sport before or you fancy trying something different. The Sports Centre and the Athletic Union provide opportunities to participate at all levels in over 35 different sports. From competitive, to social sports programs come along to see what we offer.

Library Support
Between 11.00 am and 7.00 pm in the Keele Campus Library entrance foyer a Help point will be staffed by members of the Library Peer Support Scheme (LiPSS) to provide support and answer any questions you might have about using the library.    Between 10 am and 5 pm there will be on-the-spot help from Library staff.

UniSmart: Not Your Average Lecture - The Live Survival Guide to University Life
From 12.00 pm onwards in the Westminster Lecture Theatre, Chancellor’s Building.

All new undergraduate students should attend one of these introductory sessions as outlined below:

Surname Letters  A-D             12.00 pm

Surname Letters  E-L               1.30 pm

Surname Letters  M-R              3.00 pm

Surname Letters  S-Z               4.30 pm

A chance to find out more about university life and make some new friends. Find out more at Unismart

Information, Advice and Support Desks
From 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm in the Chancellor's Building Foyer

Staff from across the University will be available to talk to you about what support is available whilst you are at Keele. This will include Money advice, Counselling and Disability assistance. They will also have information about the many opportunities to get involved in a range of activities at Keele including Mentoring, Volunteering and Work opportunities.

Advice and Support at Keele (ASK) Information Desk
From 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm in the Chancellor's Building Foyer

Staff from Advice and Support at Keele (ASK) will be available to talk to students about what information, advice and support is available.

Chapel BBQ
From 5.00 pm at the Chapel. Cost £2 . More information available from the Chapel

Games Evening
From 7.30 pm onwards in the Dance Studio in the Sports Centre

Want to try something different? Why not join us for an evening of giant Jenga, Connect 4, Twister and other countless classic games? And for those of you who are into gaming we will also have a range of Wii and Xbox games.

Social Event for postgraduates
From 8.00 pm in the KPA (Keele Postgraduate Association) Clubhouse

Come and meet up with other postgrads and discover the charms of the KPA Clubhouse.

Massive Monday ft. special guests
From 9.00 pm to 3.00 am in the Students’ Union

Always a popular event; enjoy alternative music and a guaranteed big name DJ who’ll be sure to have a lot of people on campus buzzing. Previous headliners include Chase & Status, Jakwob, Zane Lowe and Jaguar Skills.

Tuesday 1st October

Touch Base and Information Point
From 10.00 am till 4.00 pm in the Chancellor’s Building Gallery next to the Exhibition Suite

Free tea and coffee and lots of info. We will be here all week so drop in for a cuppa and find out what’s going on today. Tonight we have the free Film and Popcorn Evening in K2 in the Students’ Union so make sure you join us. Don’t forget to sign up for anything else you want to attend especially ’Keele has Talent!’

Free Tea & Coffee Drop in
From 9 am – 6 pm in the Chapel

Electives Help Desk
From 10.00 am – 4.00 pm in the Exhibition Suite, Chancellor's Building

For students who still need to register for electives, or would like to make changes to their choices.  Please do also come along if you have any queries about your elective modules.

Student Financial Support drop-in
From 10.00 am – 2.00 pm Tuesday to Friday this week in the Walter Moberly building

Staff will be available to answer your questions about student money.

Students’ Union Information and Help Desk
From 10.00 am – 4.00 pm in the Students’ Union

For information and advice on a wide range of issues including ‘what’s on’, where to go as well as accommodation and visa enquiries. Collect your pre-bought on-line NUS extra card or buy a card in person.

Languages Fair
From 10.00 am – 4.00 pm in the Exhibition Suite, Chancellor’s Building

If you want to learn a modern foreign language as part of, or in addition to, your degree, please come to the Exhibition Suite to meet Keele language tutors, and enrol for the correct level in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.

Society Sign Up continues in the Students’ Union
From 10.00 am to 4.00 pm

Another chance to sign up to a huge range of over 90 societies – it really is a great way to make friends and get involved in life at Keele. Have fun out there guys and gals!

Postgraduate Taught Student Welcome Talks
1.30-2.30pm 3-4pm in the Westminster Theatre

Come along to the talk that best fits into your timetable. Senior University staff will officially welcome Postgraduate Taught Students to Keele University

Tea, Coffee and DSA check-up for students with disabilities
From 10.00 am -3.00 pm, in Disability and Dyslexia Support, Walter Moberly Building.

Come and meet the Disability and Dyslexia Support staff and check that your DSA (Disabled Students Allowance) support is in place and have a free cuppa while you are there.

Library Support
Between 11.00am and 7.00 pm in the Keele Campus Library entrance foyer.

A Help point will be staffed by members of the Library Peer Support Scheme (LiPSS) to provide support and answer any questions you might have about using the library. Between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm there will be on-the-spot help from Library staff.

Classic Games Night
From 7.30pm in Keele Chapel

Remember games before computers (well you probably don’t) so come and enjoy an evening of Jenga, Monopoly, Twister and other classic games.

Film and Popcorn Night (All)
From 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm in K2 in the Students’ Union  

Come along to our free film night and enjoy a great film and popcorn. Get your tickets from the Touch Base and Information Point.

Sit Down, Stand Up Comedy Night
At 7.30 pm and 10.00 pm

Come and see some of the best and upcoming comedians on the circuit – in the past we’ve had the likes of Simon Bird, Chris Ramsey and Greg Davies.  It’s sure to be a laugh, so you’d better get here early as seating is limited!

Quiz at the KPA Clubhouse
From 9.00 pm ‘till late in the KPA (Keele Postgraduate Association Clubhouse).

For postgrads and students over 21 come and join in our weekly quiz. Only £1 to enter and great prizes!

Wednesday 2nd October

Touch Base and Information Point
From 10.00 am – 4.00 pm in the Chancellor’s Building Gallery next to the Exhibition Suite.

Just drop in for a cuppa and see what’s going on today. Tonight we are organising a cinema trip for postgrads so sign up if you want to come along and don’t forget to get your tickets for all our other events and trips and sign up for Saturday’s Keele has Talent!

Free Tea & Coffee Drop in
From 9.00 am – 6.00 pm in the Chapel

Electives Help Desk
From 10.00 am – 4.00 pm in the Exhibition Suite, Chancellor's Building

For students who still need to register for electives, or would like to make changes to their choices. Please do also come along if you have any queries about your elective modules.

Student Financial Support drop-in
From 10.00 am – 2.00 pm Tuesday to Friday this week in the Walter Moberly Building

Staff will be available to answer your questions about student money.

Languages Fair
From 10.00 am – 4.00 pm in the Exhibition Suite, Chancellor’s Building

If you want to learn a modern foreign language as part of, or in addition to, your degree, please come to the Exhibition Suite to meet Keele language tutors, and enrol for the correct level in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish.

Careers and Employability Open Day
From 11am - 3 pm, Careers and Employability Centre

Library Support
Between 11.00 am and 7.00 pm in the Keele Campus Library entrance foyer.

A Help point will be staffed by members of the Library Peer Support Scheme (LiPSS) to provide support and answer any questions you might have about using the library. Between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm there will be on-the-spot help from Library staff.

Keele Mentors Launch Party
From 12.30 pm – 2.30 pm and 3.00pm - 5.00 pm in Keele Hall Ballroom. (We will tell you which of these events you need to attend.)

If you have signed up to the Keele Mentors scheme come along and meet your mentor. This will be a really fun event with free drinks and snacks. You will need to think of how your mentor will recognise you so think of an original way to do this, whether it’s by wearing fancy dress or carrying a red rose! There will be prizes for the most creative ideas!

Cinema trip for Postgraduates
7.00 pm meet up at the KPA Clubhouse or 7:30pm meet up by Pizza Hut, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Fancy a movie and some popcorn? Bring a bit of cash with you and join us as we go out to a local cinema. Sign up at the Touch Base and Information Point.

Halls of Residence Social Event
From 7.00 – 10.00 pm in your Hall of Residence.

Check your Hall noticeboards for further information about what’s on.

Film Night
From 7.00 pm in the Chapel

Come along and watch a film.

Flirt! Fancy Dress in the Students’ Union
From 9.00 pm to 3.00 am

The UK’s most popular student night! 30,000 students every week across 24 Universities… you know you want to.  Expect a special guest to appear at this event and watch out for a fancy dress theme to be announced!

Thursday 3rd October

Touch Base and Information Point
From 10.00 am – 4.00 pm in the Chancellor’s Building Gallery next to the Exhibition Suite

Just drop in for a cuppa and see what’s going on today! Sign up for the Out on the Town Night or sign up and get tickets for our trips to Emma Bridgewater Pottery, Alton Towers and Ikea. Today’s also the last chance to sign up for ‘Keele has Talent’ so don’t miss out! Great prizes for the winners on Saturday!

Student Financial Support drop-in
From 10.00 am – 2.00 pm Tuesday to Friday this week in the Walter Moberly Building

Staff will be available to answer your questions about student money.

Library Support
Between 11.00 am and 7.00 pm in the Keele Campus Library entrance foyer.

A Help point will be staffed by members of the Library Peer Support Scheme (LiPSS) to provide support and answer any questions you might have about using the library. Between 10.00am and 5.00 pm there will be on-the-spot help from Library staff.

Keele Chapel Lunch Bar
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm in the Chapel. 

Sandwich, drink, chill and how to survive from a Christian perspective!

Trips into Newcastle

2.00 pm - 5 pm

Bus leaving from outside the Chapel

Newcastle Out on the Town Night
7:30 pm meet up at Students’ Union bus stop or 8.00 pm meet up in Newcastle-Under-Lyme, outside Pizza Hut

Sign up at the Touch Base so we know who’s coming! Bring some cash as we tour some of the best venues in town.

Pizza and Wii Night for International Students
From 8:00 pm onwards, in the Walshaw Room in the Sports Centre

Let’s have a Wii tournament and munch on a bit of pizza while we’re at it!

Big Ballroom Quiz
From 9.00 pm until late in the Students’ Union

We ask the questions. You answer them. This is always highly popular and with £500 worth of prizes up for grabs too, it’s no wonder!

Open Mike in Lindsay Café Bar
From 9.00 pm in Lindsay Café Bar

Come along and take the mike, whether it’s singing or playing an instrument, we’d love to listen to you!

Folk Music at the KPA Clubhouse
From 9.00 pm till late in the KPA (Keele Postgraduate Association Clubhouse)

For postgrads and students over 21 come and join in our weekly folk music evening with live music from members of the Keele Folk Club.

Catholic Chaplaincy Welcome Party
7.00 pm, ‘The Housemartins’ 17 Church Plantation

Your chance to meet the students (including the Catholic Student Society) and non-students of Keele’s Catholic Community. Meet at the Chapel at 6.45 pm

Friday 4th October

Touch Base and Information Point
From 10.00 am – 4.00 pm in the Chancellor’s Building Art Gallery next to the Exhibition Suite.

Your last chance to drop in for a free cuppa and find out what’s going on over the weekend! Last chance to sign up for the trips if we still have tickets left.

Student Financial Support drop-in
From 10.00 am – 2.00 pm Tuesday to Friday this week in the Walter Moberly Building

Staff will be there to answer your questions about student money.

Library Support
Between 11.00 am and 7.00 pm in the Keele Campus Library entrance foyer.

A Help point will be staffed by members of the Library Peer Support Scheme (LiPSS) to provide support and answer any questions you might have about using the library. Between 10.00 am and 5.00 pm there will be on-the-spot help from Library staff.

Sports Afternoon
3.00 pm, Keele Chapel

Football, Frisbee, rounders and more….meet at the Chapel

Jazz Café
8.00 pm in the Chapel

Enjoy some live music and networking with a cross section of the Keele Christian community.

KPA Welcome Party
From 9.00 pm in the Keele Postgraduate Association Clubhouse (KPA)

If you haven’t yet tried the KPA what are you waiting for? Open to all students over 21. A great place to meet and have a chat over a few drinks.

Quiz and Social in Lindsay Café Bar
7.30 pm in Lindsay Café Bar

Join us for our quiz night and social. Come with others or on your own – you’re guaranteed to be put in a team.

The Freshers’ Ball featuring special guests
From 9.00 pm to 3.00 am in the Students’ Union

The pinnacle of Freshers’ Week!  Previous headliners have included Example, Wheatus and Gym Class Heroes ft. Travie Mccoy!  Expect lots more entertainment in what’s the biggest night of the week.  This is one event you won’t want to miss.

Tea & Toast
From 11.00 pm until the early hours!

Fancy a free cuppa and some toast after a night out? Need someone to chat to in the midst of fresher’s madness? Then why not pop into the Chapel, which for the night is turned into a late night café.

Saturday 5th October

Trip to Alton Towers Theme Park
All day trip, leaving from Darwin Building Car Park by Coach at 9.00 am

Start the weekend fun with a coach trip to our local theme park Alton Towers. Make sure you sign up and get your tickets in advance from the Touch Base and Information Point. First come first served. Don’t miss out as spaces are limited.

Trip to Emma Bridgewater Pottery, Hanley
Half day trip, leaving from Darwin Car Park by Coach at 12 noon.

Come and have a go at hand painting your very own mug, plate or bowl and maybe pick up a few more mugs from the Factory Shop while you are there.

Tours into Newcastle
Meet up outside Keele Students’ Union at 2.00 pm

For a really useful orientation trip to the local town – find out where the supermarkets, bus stops and other useful services are.

Keele Has Talent
From 7.00 pm onwards, Lindsay Café Bar

This has to be the highlight of the week! End the Welcome Week with this amazing show case of Keele’s talent. If you can sing, dance, play an instrument, or tell a few jokes, make sure you sign up at the Touch Base and Information Point! There will be great prizes for the winners and it will also be a great night out for everyone who comes along to watch

KPA Clubhouse
The KPA Clubhouse will be open as usual from 3.00 pm

Open to all students over 21. A great place to meet for a chat and a drink.

Sunday 6th October

Trip to IKEA Furniture and Homeware Superstore
All day trip, leaving from Darwin Building Car Park by Coach at 10.00 am

Pick up some great essentials for your room. Make sure you sign up and get your tickets in advance from the Touch Base and Information Point. First come first served.

Alternative Campus Tours
Meet up outside Keele Students’ Union at 2.00 pm

Come and discover some of Keele’s hidden secrets on this alternative tour.

Geocache Treasure Hunt
Why not have a go at Keele’s very own Geocache treasure hunt? Just log on then follow the clues around campus. More information about this event will be available during Welcome Week.

Chapel Services
10.15 am Keele Chapel, Morning worship
12.15 pm Catholic Mass
7.30 pm Late service

XXX Hypnotist Tony Lee
Shows at 7.30 pm and 9.30 pm in the Students’ Union

A hypnotist like no other, Tony Lee provides a unique show which will catapult a handful of “lucky” volunteers into the limelight, as they end up on stage in unexpected situations, to the great amusement of the audience……not one for the easily offended!

KPA Clubhouse
The KPA will be open as usual from 3.00 pm

Open to all students over 21. A great place to meet for a chat and a drink.