News & Events
KeeleSU 'Student Employee of the Year’ winners
Posted on 17 May 2013
KeeleSU is thrilled to announce two winners nominated for the ‘Student Employee of the Year’ Awards 2013.
Keele research on clinical support for patient self-management
Posted on 17 May 2013
The processes to allow people to self-manage their own illness are not being used appropriately by health professionals to the benefit of their patients, new research suggests.
New research method aims to unlock academia’s biggest problem
Posted on 15 May 2013
Scientists at Keele University have found a solution to one of life’s great mysteries: Why people often fail to see the answer to a problem when the solution is right in front of them.
Community Open Day at Keele
Posted on 15 May 2013
A free, fun and intereactive community open day will give visitors the chance to learn more about the wide variety of research taking place at Keele University, and try a wide range of activities.
The Tribal Consumer - Inaugural Lecture
Posted on 14 May 2013
Professor Christina Goulding, Keele Management School, will give the latest lecture in Keele University's programme of Inaugural Professorial Lectures on Tuesday, 28 May, 2013, in the Westminster Theatre, on the University campus. The title of the lecture is "The Tribal Consumer".
Searching for clandestine graves with geophysical tools
Posted on 14 May 2013
This project refers to the search for clandestine sites where possibly missing people have been buried based on interpreted near surface high resolution geophysical anomalies.
World record chess attempt at Keele
Posted on 13 May 2013
Two Keele University students are attempting a world record attempt for the longest chess marathon.
Keele Students Help Cure Blood Cancer
Posted on 10 May 2013
Students at Keele University are holding an event to help cure blood cancer by recruiting more people onto the bone marrow register.
Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award
Posted on 07 May 2013
Alicia El Haj, Professor of Cell Engineering in the Faculty of Health and Director of the Institute of Science & Technology in Medicine at Keele, has received the prestigious Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award.
New study to test treatments for back pain in pregnancy
Posted on 03 May 2013
A new study, called the EASE BACK study (Evaluating Acupuncture and Standard care for pregnant womEn with BACK pain), is testing treatment options for this problem, with the help of funding from the National Institute of Health Research.
Vegetarian Chef of the Future finalist
Posted on 02 May 2013
The Vegetarian Society’s cookery school, Cordon Vert, is pleased to announce that a Keele University chef is one of the finalists for its Chef of the Future 2013 competition.
Creating a sustainable future for local communities
Posted on 01 May 2013
High profile speakers from the world of sustainability will come together at Keele University to debate the risks and opportunities of creating quality lives for UK citizens in the future.
Humour Styles and Bullying in Schools: Not a Laughing Matter
Posted on 01 May 2013
here is a clear link between children’s use of humour and their susceptibility to being bullied by their peers, according to a major new study released today by Keele University.
New Dysphagia and Medicines Resource now live
Posted on 01 May 2013
Healthcare professionals caring for patients with dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) now have access to a new and comprehensive online resource called ‘Medicines Optimisation in Patients with Dysphagia’
From Pupil to Professor - Inaugural Lecture
Posted on 29 April 2013
Professor Patricia Black, School of Pharmacy, will give the latest lecture in Keele University's programme of Inaugural Professorial Lectures on Tuesday, 14 May, 2013. The title of the lecture is "From Pupil to Professor - Reflections on a Journey in Pharmacy Education and Professional Development".
Keele University staff produce online tool to help pupils revise
Posted on 25 April 2013
Staff from Keele University’s School of Pharmacy have teamed up with Stoke-on-Trent brand, digital and design agency Exesios to develop an online tool to help teachers produce interactive revision quizzes.
International Medal for Keele Professor
Posted on 19 April 2013
Professor Simon Davies has been awarded the National Kidney Foundation's 2013 International Distinguished Medal.
Salters’ Festival of Chemistry at Keele
Posted on 18 April 2013
Students from a range of secondary and special schools in the Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent and Cheshire region will enjoy an interesting fun-filled day of chemistry at the Salters' Festival of Chemistry to be held at Keele.
Major award for Keele research group
Posted on 18 April 2013
A Keele University research group has been awarded £402,141 by the Haywood Rheumatism Research and Development Foundation for a bench-to-bedside research project titled "Epigenetic mechanisms in the pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis".
KeeleSU Sustainable Clothing Fashion Show
Posted on 18 April 2013
Keele University Students’ Union will be hosting its first ‘Sustainability’ Fashion Show to raise funds for Staffordshire Wildlife Trust and Oxfam UK.
BBC Radio 4's 'Any Questions?' at Keele
Posted on 17 April 2013
BBC Radio 4's 'Any Questions?', chaired by highly acclaimed journalist and broadcaster, Jonathan Dimbleby, will be held in the Westminster Theatre, Keele University on the evening of Friday 10th May 2013.
Save the date - Keele Community Day 2013
Posted on 17 April 2013
Keele University is set to hold its second Community Day on Sunday, June 2.
Compulsory domestic abuse prevention lessons needed in schools
Posted on 10 April 2013
Research supports the call for domestic abuse prevention education to be compulsory in schools.
Green impact award for KeeleSU
Posted on 08 April 2013
Keele University Students’ Union has been awarded Silver in the Green Impact environmental accreditation and awards scheme run by the National Union of Students.
New artwork for Keele School of Medicine
Posted on 04 April 2013
A new, specially commissioned piece of artwork by local professional artist, Philip Hardaker, is to be unveiled in the atrium at the Keele University School of Medicine.
KeeleSU wins Best Bar None Gold Award
Posted on 04 April 2013
Keele University Students’ Union has, for the third consecutive year, received a Gold Award in the Best Bar None Awards for Students’ Unions.
Geocaching event at Keele University
Posted on 03 April 2013
Families have the opportunity to try out a “treasure hunt for the digital generation” at Keele University this weekend.
Men ‘more depressed and sad’ than women if childless
Posted on 03 April 2013
Men are almost as likely as women to want children, and they feel more isolated, depressed, angry and sad than women if they don’t have them, a new study says.
Transfer or Translation? How Knowledge Is Shared Through Social Networks
Posted on 02 April 2013
Professor Harry Scarbrough, Keele Management School, will give the latest lecture in Keele University's programme of Inaugural Professorial Lectures. The title of the lecture is "Transfer or Translation? How Knowledge Is Shared Through Social Networks".
University staff clean up at Industry Awards
Posted on 26 March 2013
Staff from Keele University are celebrating after winning nine awards at The University Catering Organisation (TUCO) competition.
National pharmacy conference at Keele
Posted on 26 March 2013
The British Pharmaceutical Students' Association is holding its annual conference at Keele University.
Keele University maths staff launch exam revision tool
Posted on 25 March 2013
Keele University Mathematics staff have developed a suite of videos to help A level pupils revise for their maths exams.
High levels of domestic abuse revealed among teenagers
Posted on 21 March 2013
A groundbreaking study of 13 to 14-year-olds in 13 Staffordshire schools has revealed worrying levels of domestic abuse among the young.
Learning disabilities nursing open event
Posted on 21 March 2013
Keele University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery is now recruiting to its three year full time pre-registration degree programme in learning disabilities nursing.
Keele University Nursery open day
Posted on 14 March 2013
Keele University Day Nursery is holding an open day to allow prospective parents to view the new state-of-the-art facilities.
Leading lawyer returns to Keele to open moot court and give public lecture
Posted on 14 March 2013
A leading lawyer is returning to Keele to officially open the University’s moot court and give a free public lecture.
UK Law Society commends Keele legal companion initiative
Posted on 08 March 2013
Launched by Keele University School of Law, the Community Legal Companion is an innovative new role which trains law students from the University under the supervision of partner organisations, to provide unrepresented litigants practical assistance throughout the legal process.
Keele scientist takes her research to Parliament
Posted on 08 March 2013
A research student at Keele University is attending Parliament to present her scientific research to a range of politicians and a panel of expert judges, as part of SET for Britain.
Historians aim to uncover village's Templar connections
Posted on 06 March 2013
Students and staff are set to investigate the Knights Templar connection to Keele village.
Keele students on parade to raise money for charities
Posted on 06 March 2013
A parade will take place in Newcastle on Saturday to raise money for Keele University students’ chosen charities.
The unnatural future of living in the aluminium age
Posted on 05 March 2013
Professor Chris Exley, an international expert on Aluminium and the ways that it impacts on life on earth, will give the latest lecture in Keele University's programme of Inaugural Professorial Lectures.
Keele student judges major awards in London
Posted on 05 March 2013
Keele University’s Enactus President, Catt Chrimes, was delighted to be invited to be one of the judges for a major national graduate recruitment award in London.
Keele hockey team to play a German national team
Posted on 01 March 2013
A Keele University Hockey Club team will be flying to Germany next week for a charity match against the German under-18 national team.
Postgraduate Open Day – Faculty of Natural Sciences
Posted on 01 March 2013
A Postgraduate Open Day for Natural Sciences has been organised on Saturday, 9 March, for anyone considering studying a postgraduate course in Science.
Train to Teach event at Keele
Posted on 01 March 2013
Keele University's School of Public Policy and Professional Practice is holding a ‘Train to Teach’ Initial Teacher Training and School Direct recruitment event for schools partnerships supported by Keele.
Top Oriental cooking award for Keele chef
Posted on 01 March 2013
A young chef from Keele has won a top national award in a national cooking competition.
New Pro-Chancellor for Keele University
Posted on 21 February 2013
Ralph Findlay, Chief Executive Officer of Marston’s PLC, the UK’s leading independent brewing and pub retailing business, has been named as the next Pro-Chancellor of Keele University.
Copper can protect against Alzheimer's disease
Posted on 15 February 2013
Researchers at Keele have provided evidence that under conditions which are similar to those found in the brain, copper can only protect against beta amyloid forming beta sheets and as such it is highly unlikely that copper is directly involved in the formation of senile plaques in Alzheimer's disease.
Jonathon Porritt unveils Nissan Leaf to Keele University campus
Posted on 13 February 2013
Keele University has partnered with Nissan to provide an electric vehicle for its staff to use for business travel.
International Law on Human Trafficking
Posted on 11 February 2013
Professor Tom Obokata, Keele University School of Law, will give the latest lecture in the University's programme of Inaugural Professorial Lectures, entitled "International Law on Human Trafficking".
Prognosis research published in top medical journals
Posted on 08 February 2013
Two top medical journals have joined together to publish a series on the issues surrounding research into prognosis by a team of international researchers including three staff from Primary Care Sciences at Keele.
Living with gout - research project
Posted on 07 February 2013
Researchers at Keele University are conducting a study to find out more about people’s experiences of living with gout.
Green Week at Keele
Posted on 07 February 2013
Students and staff at Keele have organised a week of free events across campus to promote sustainability, energy and resource conservation and carbon reduction.
New analysis of Genesis reveals ‘death sandwich’ literary theme
Posted on 06 February 2013
An online tool has, for the first time, revealed a common literary technique in the Book of Genesis that has remained hidden in the text for millennia.
Higher Education Information Evening for Parents / Guardians
Posted on 05 February 2013
Parents and guardians with a son or daughter considering their next step after school or college are invited to a Higher Education information event at Keele University.
Living in the Shadow of Grief: lessons from people with a learning disability
Posted on 01 February 2013
Professor Sue Read, Keele University School of Nursing and Midwifery, will give the latest lecture in the University's programme of Inaugural Professorial Lectures for 2012/13, on Monday, 11 February, 2013. The title of the lecture is "Living in the Shadow of Grief: lessons from people with a learning disability."
New leading edge medical facilities at Keele School of Medicine
Posted on 29 January 2013
Work has started on a state of the art development at Keele University which will allow the School of Medicine to join a select group of institutions offering leading edge facilities which will attract surgeons from across the UK.
Keele Meeting on Aluminium
Posted on 24 January 2013
This is the tenth anniversary meeting of the Keele Meetings on Aluminium and the aims over the past two decades have remained steadfastly to promote and communicate research into the myriad ways that aluminium impacts upon life.
More funding for primary care research centre
Posted on 23 January 2013
A leading research centre at Keele University that aims to improve the way that people with common musculoskeletal conditions are treated in GP surgeries has been successful in gaining a further five years of funding.
Three Counties Open Photographic Competition at Keele
Posted on 10 January 2013
Photographers from Cheshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire have been invited to submit entries for the Keele University Art Gallery's Three Counties Open Photography Competition.
Keele Observatory joins the BBC Stargazing Live extravaganza
Posted on 04 January 2013
Keele Observatory will open its doors to the public next week as part of the BBC2 Stargazing Live 2013.