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Keele University is delighted to be hosting a calendar of exciting public events, ranging from our programme of Inaugural Lectures given by newly established Professors within the University, to live poetry readings, concerts and official ceremonies. Included in this calendar is a number of very special events throughout 2012 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Keele University's Charter.
For subject-specific public lectures please view our public lectures page.
2013
May
15th May - Stross Exhibition Preview
Wednesday 15 May, 6-8pm, Keele University Gallery, Chancellor's Building. An exhibition of art donated by Sir Barnett Stross to Keele University in 1962. With a special live performance of music created by Keele University students for the documentary 'Lidce: A Light Across the Sea'.
Stross was one of the key figures in the development of the University College of North Staffordshire later to become Keele University. As part of the Exploratory Committee in 1946 along with Lindsay, Tawney, Moberly and Horwood, Stross worked to promote the creation of the University amongst important political circles. He was awarded one of the first honorary degrees in the summer of 1965.
His lifelong love was art. For Keele University Sir Barnett Stross generously gifted his own extensive collection of art, including works by Ayrton, Muirhead Bone, Brabazon, Duncan Grant, Jacob Kramer, LS Lowry, Grete Lobenstein, John Minton, Charles Murray, Sir Frank Short, Rowley Smart, Meryl Watts and Edward Wiralt, with the donation forming the basis of the University art collection. The majority of works will be on display with a special ‘preview night only’ appearance of The Mill Gates by L S Lowry.
Stross is most famously remembered for spearheading the humanitarian campaign ‘Lidice Shall Live’. Inspired Film, residents of Keele Science Park have been working with Keele University students to create the soundtrack for their soon to be premiered film ‘Lidice - A Light Across the Sea’. We are privileged to receive a live performance of their music on the evening.
Exhibition continues until Wednesday 12th June.
22nd May - Swishing Event
A styish solution for an ethical dilemma
Swishing
As part of the Sustainability Fashion Show, KeeleSU and Keele Hub are hosting a swishing party on 22nd May at 1:30pm.
What is swishing?
Swishing is clothes swapping with friends and acquaintances. Swishing parties are becoming ever more popular, and they are a great way to get rid of unwanted clothes and swapping them for item you love. Swishing is fun, environmentally friendly, and it saves you money.
Why Swish?
Clothes are something we all use and are something we don't always think of as a use of resources. We often don't consider what happens to our clothes at the end of their life. Clothes manufacture requires the use of materials and resources. Recycling and reusing your clothes not only reduces the amount of waste that goes to landfill but also means you need to buy less new clothes. This means reducing use of chemicals, dyes and oil. It also means less production on hidden carbon in the transport of clothes. Recycling 1 kg of clothes represents a saving of 3.6kg of CO2 emissions and 6000 m3 of water (an Olympic swimming pool only holds 2500m3).
Venue:
KeeleSU Activities Space
(Top floor, KeeleSU)
The rules:
- Bring any quality, washed clothes to the sustainability hub by May 20th
- Receive 1 credit for each item brought in
- Spends your credit(s) on new items during the swish
Contact: Colette Smallwood - keelehub@keele.ac.uk
27th May- Raven Mason Open Day
The Exhibition may be viewed free of charge at
The Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall, Keele University ST5 5BG
between the hours of 10am – 4pm.
For more information about the collection visit Raven Mason Collection
28th May -Inaugural lecture: Professor Christina Goulding, 'The Tribal Consumer'
Professor Christina Goulding Inaugural lecture - 'The Tribal Consumer'
Tuesday 28th May, 18.00pm Westminster Theatre, Chancellor's Building
Over the last twenty years Consumer Culture Theory has emerged as a sub-discipline within the broader field of Consumer behaviour. This position requires a more critical view of the consumer and a move from an individual psychological analysis of behaviour to one grounded in the social lived experience of consumers. This lecture will discuss the emergence of the 'tribal consumer' and will draw on research conducted into such consumer tribes as 'clubbers' and 'Goths'. It will also raise questions about the ethics of adopting the tribal framework in the wider commercial sense.
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Christina Goulding's research interests lie in two areas. The first is consumer behaviour from a critical perspective. Much of her work has been concerned with developing an understanding of the consumption/identity link in relation to cultural and tribal consumption. Her current research is focused on the body, strategies for resisting the market place and non-conformist consumption. The second area of interest is the application and development of qualitative research methodologies and in particular grounded theory. She has published her work in numerous leading journals and is the author of a book on grounded theory and co-author of 'Critical Marketing: Defining the Field'. She is on the editorial review board for European Journal of Marketing, Journal of Consumer Behaviour, Consumption Markets and Culture, Marketing Theory and Journal of Place Management.
This lecture is an open event and free to attend. Please confirm your attendance to: events@keele.ac.uk
31st May- 2nd June - A Midsummer Night's Dream
From the 31st May to the 2nd June, the Keele Drama Society are putting on a magnificent production of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. This colourful spectacular will be performed in Chancellor's Courtyard for everyone of all ages to enjoy. It has love, betrayal, scheming, magic and comedy and will kick start the summer of love. Doors open at 5pm each evening with a matinee on the 1st June at 1pm, so come along to join in on the comical farce.
June
2nd June- Community Day
Sunday 2nd June- Community Day
Keele Community Day will be taking place on Sunday 2nd June. A free, fun and interactive day for all ages and interests.
We held our first Community day on 23rd June 2012 as part of our 50th anniversary celebrations. We threw open the doors and encouraged visitors to join us for a fun-packed day for all the family.
Please visit our website for more information and feedback from last year www.keele.ac.uk/kcd
10th June -Inaugural lecture: Professor Julius Kaplunov, 'Mathematics of Waves...
Professor Julius Kaplunov, 'Mathematics of Waves: from Earthquakes to Metamaterials'
Monday 10th June, 18.00pm Westminster Theatre, Chancellor's Building
Professor Kaplunov's Inaugural Lecture will address mathematical modelling of wave phenomena arising from various real world problems, including non-destructive testing of naval airspace and civil structures, the fabrication of advanced metamaterials, and the prediction of earthquakes and tsunami. It will also examine the importance of a multiparameter, asymptotic approach which demonstrates the elegance and efficiency of the underlying mathematics.
Professor Kaplunov is a leading international authority in Continuum Mechanics and Wave Propagation. He has about 120 publications, including three books and has received numerous awards and prizes including the most prestigious Russian State Annual Prize in Science and Technology and a Humboldt Fellowship. Professor Kaplunov is a member of the organising committees of a number of major international meetings and edits five journals including Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids and Mechanics of Time-Dependant Materials. He has held visiting positions all over the world including Tel-Aviv University, the Technical University of Munich, Bordeaux University, the University of Alberta and the City University of Hong Kong.
This lecture is an open event and free to attend. Please confirm your attendance to: events@keele.ac.uk
15th June - Bernstein Chichester Psalms Concert
Bernstein Chichester Psalms
Randall Thompson Peaceable Kingdom
7:30pm
Keele University Chapel
July
8th-11th July Raven Mason Graduation Open Days
The Exhibition may be viewed free of charge at
The Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall, Keele University ST5 5BG
between the hours of 10am – 4pm
For more information about the collection visit Raven Mason Collection
August
26th August - Raven Mason Open Day
The Exhibition may be viewed free of charge at
The Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall, Keele University ST5 5BG
between the hours of 10am – 4pm
For more information about the collection visit Raven Mason Collection
September
15th September - Raven Mason Open Day
The Exhibition may be viewed free of charge at
The Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall, Keele University ST5 5BG
between the hours of 10am – 4pm
For more information about the collection visit Raven Mason Collection
28th September - Raven Mason Open Day
The Exhibition may be viewed free of charge at
The Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall, Keele University ST5 5BG
between the hours of 10am – 4pm
For more information about the collection visit Raven Mason Collection
October
7th October - Raven Mason Open Day
The Exhibition may be viewed free of charge at
The Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall, Keele University ST5 5BG
between the hours of 10am – 4pm
For more information about the collection visit Raven Mason Collection
November
4th November - Raven Mason Open Day
The Exhibition may be viewed free of charge at
The Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall, Keele University ST5 5BG
between the hours of 10am – 4pm
For more information about the collection visit Raven Mason Collection
December
8th December - Raven Mason Open Day
The Exhibition may be viewed free of charge at
The Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall, Keele University ST5 5BG
between the hours of 10am – 4pm
For more information about the collection visit Raven Mason Collection
