Why Keele?

Grounds for Greatness

“Once you’ve been here for even just a week, you’ll never want to leave!”

Overview of Keele Video

Undergraduate study

'There's always something going on every night of the week from quizzes to karaoke to fancy dress nights.' Carly Burton, 2nd year Law & History

Student Life

Keele is a great place to be and there is plenty going on.  Keele University Students' Union (KUSU) is the focal point for student social life. As a campus university, Keele offers plenty of entertainment on site; the Students’ Union organises gigs, club nights and many more events all year round!  Plus, there are a whole range of clubs and societies to get involved with. 

It also provides part time employment and opportunities to get involved with voluntary work in the local community to help enhance your CV. 

Recent gigs 

Example, Ed Sheeran, Gym Class Heroes, Wheatus, Razorlight, The Enemy, Pigeon Detectives, The Hoosiers, The Twang, We Are Scientists, Enter Shikari, Less Than Jake, Young Guns ans many others.

Dance nights

Chase & Status, Nero, Jaguar Skills, Judge Jules, Scratch Perverts and many more. 

Games

There are pool tables and other games in the Lounge Bar as well as Big Screen sports action.

Bars and cafes

KUSU has four bars and two purpose built performance venues, K2 and the Ballroom. As well as regular gigs there are themed nights and popular club nights.

KUSU clubs and societies

The list varies from year to year. Some you'll expect, others you won't have thought of!

  • Ahlul Bayt
  • Camera Club
  • Cathsoc
  • Concert Band
  • Critical Legal
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Eco Group
  • Foosball
  • Gliding
  • Hindu
  • Islamic
  • Jewish
  • KRAP (Keele Rock Appreciation Posse)
  • KUBE Radio
  • KURA (Role-Playing Association)
  • Labour
  • Law
  • LGBT
  • Medical
  • Mountain Bike
  • Pagan
  • Photography
  • Philharmonic Orchestra & Choir
  • Revelation Gospel Choir
  • Stitch & Bitch
  • Taekwondo
  • Welsh
  • Women’s