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What our staff think

Dr Sarah Taylor

“The Dual Honours system gives life science students the opportunity to experience complementary or contrasting subjects, which in combination with cutting edge research and innovative teaching leads to an enriched education and the skills needed for a life in science.”

Sarah is a lecturer of Ecology in the School of Life Sciences. Her research interests are in forest ecology with an emphasis on environmental management.

Dr Lindsay Bashford

“The point of research is that its outcomes are taught to others. My enthusiasm for understanding membrane mechanisms fostered a delight in explaining to medical undergraduates how cells work – this helps them understand what goes wrong in a variety of illnesses.”

Lindsay is Director of Academic Undergraduate Studies in the School of Medicine and researches in the areas of membrane biology, especially hormone transport and storage in nerve cells.

Dr Mahmood Niazi

“At Keele University we are proud of our teaching and research standards, flexible approach to learning, and friendly atmosphere.”

Mahmood is a lecturer in Computer Science, having taken his doctorate in Sydney. His research interests are in software engineering, including process improvement.

Dr Sherilyn MacGregor

“Keele was founded on some pretty radical ideas about what university education is for, and I like to think we still honour its original vision. The idea that we are teaching students to be well-rounded citizens who are curious and care about the world is an idea that inspires me and many of my colleagues.”

Sherilyn is a Lecturer in the School of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy. She researches and teaches in the field of environmental politics and has particular interests in citizenship and social change.

Dr Philip Catney

“I think that Keele is a particularly good place to study for two reasons. The first is the warm and friendly atmosphere – it really is like a small village! The second is that it is one of the few places that can accurately claim to deliver excellence in both teaching and research. The range of courses delivered is just staggering.”

Philip is a lecturer in the School of Politics, International Relations and Philosophy (SPIRE). He teaches and researches in the areas of British politics, local and urban governance, and environmental policy.

Dr Katherine Haxton

“The staff at Keele are friendly and committed researchers and lecturers. With the increasing importance of multidisciplinary research, Keele’s Dual Honours system lets students choose subjects they are passionate about and produces graduates capable of rising to many professional challenges.”

Katherine is a lecturer in Chemistry in the School of Physical and Geographical Sciences. Her research interests are in environmental and medicinal chemistry.