Programme of Events - Keele University

Programme of events:

Keele World Festival

Explore the World – Without leaving Keele!

Keele might only be a relatively small institution in the not so exotic county of Staffordshire but with students and staff from over 100 countries represented here, we want to celebrate the rich cultural diversity with a fortnight of exciting events in our annual “World Festival”.

World Festival runs this year from the 18th of February to the 3rd of March and we’ve got a whole host of workshops, taster sessions, lectures and celebrations for you to get involved with.  So widen your international knowledge by coming along to a Bollywood Dance Workshop, learning the basics of a new language or sampling some international cuisine. Throughout the World Festival the Comus restaurant, located in the Chancellors building will be serving food from around the world using recipes that Keele Students have submitted. The KPA will also be serving International Food during the festival, so there’s no excuse to miss out.

Download the booklet of events here: World Festival Booklet 2013

Monday 18 February

  • World Festival Main Event, Student Union Ballroom, 7-9:00pm
  • The Students’ Union is so excited about World Festival that we have agreed to host the World Festival Launch Party.  Starting at 7pm in the KeeleSU Ballroom on Monday the 18th of February, we’ll be kicking off the World Festival in style. With exclusive performances from our fantastic societies such as Belly Dancing, FREE world food and interactive exhibition stalls it’s the perfect way to explore the world from the comfort of your own campus.  Afterwards you’ll be able to test your knowledge by playing a game of World Flag Bingo in the Blueprint bar! So come along on the 18th, enjoy some free food and take in the culture! There you’ll be able to pick up more information on what’s going on for the rest of the fortnight. You’re bound to find something you would like to try! Any questions?  Contact Emma Hedges, Student Activities and Representation Coordinator KeeleSU
  • Drop in Badminton, Sports Centre, 12-2:00
  • Drop in Tennis, Sports Centre, 6-7:00pm

 

Tuesday 19 February

  • Give-it-a-Go Language Taster Courses, LLU

As part of the Keele World Festival, the Language Learning Unit is offering a series of 5-week lunch-time conversation classes for absolute beginners:

Tuesday classes: 19 February – 19 March

Spanish: Tuesday 12:00 -1:00

Italian: Tuesday 1.00 - 2.00

Swedish: Tuesday 1.00 – 2.00

The Give-it-A-Go Language Taster Courses are not credit bearing and there is no formal assessment. They are purely ‘for fun’ and designed to provide an introduction to the language, covering basics such as greetings, numbers, food ordering and pronunciation. Tuition is in small groups of 6 to 12 learners. The courses are open to all Keele students, staff and external learners. The fee for each 5-week course is £40 for Keele students, £50 for Keele staff and £60 for external learners.  For enrolment and further details please contact the Language Learning Unit at languages@keele.ac.uk

  • World Quiz, KPA Clubhouse, 9:00pm
  • Capoeira taster sessions, K2, 5:30-7:00

 

Wednesday 20 February

  • Bollywood Dance Taster Session, K2, 2-4:00pm

Keele Bollywood dance are brand new and exciting society. They aim to bring out the Bollywood filmstar in everyone! Come along to a free taster session to experience the fun and vibrant art of Bollywood dance

  • Bellydance Taster Session, K2, 4:30-6:00pm

Ever wanted to dance and move like Shakira? Keele Belly Dance Society will teach you the beautiful, sensual art of belly dancing, enabling you to express your fabulous, feminine side. So come along, get toned, flexible and most importantly have fun. We teach a fusion of Egyptian and Turkish styles of belly dance to traditional and popular music. Over the course of the year we will incorporate the more advanced veil and zill work. We are a fun and friendly society and welcome everybody from complete beginners to the very advanced.

 

Thursday 21 February

  • Lunar new year celebrations, location and time TBA

For more information and tickets contact Keele International Student Society on kiss4keele@gmail.com 

  • LLU Chinese Culture and Language Event, presented by Emily Ouyang, CBA1.080, 1-2:00pm
  • “An Affair with Clay” presentation by Keele alumni Wali Hawes, CBA 0.060, 1-1:45pm
  • Capoeira taster sessions, K2, 5:30-7:00                                                                                           

 

  • Drop in Handball, Sports Centre, 8-10:00pm
  • Drop in Tennis, Sports Centre, 4-6:00pm
  • International Sweet Stall  by Team V, Concourse outside SU, 12-2:00pm

 

Friday 22 February

  • Keele International Song and Dance Showcase, Lindsay Café Bar, 7:00pm.  Entry Forms are available from the main reception in Walter Moberly.
  • Drop in Badminton, Sports Centre, 4-6:00

 

Saturday 23 February

  • Eurovision Society Show, Student Union, doors open at 6pm Show commences at 7pm. £4 Entry, Includes after party.

 Sunday 24 February

  • Zumba, SU Ballroom, 8-9:00pm

Keele Zumba Society invite you along to a FREE session, come and workout to latin and international music.

 

Monday 25 February

  • "Life out in the cold: permafrost, hydrocarbon extraction and the impacts of climate change in the High Arctic" presented by Dr. Richard Waller, DH0.16, 1-2:00pm.
  • Table tennis competition, Sports Centre, 5pm-7pm
  • Drop in Badminton, Sports Centre, 12-2:00pm
  • Drop in Tennis, Sports Centre, 6-7:00pm
  • Salsa extravaganza, Keele Dancesport and Salsa , SU Ballroom and Blueprint, 7:30-10:00pm          

 

Tuesday 26 February

  • Supporting International Staff and Students in Higher Education presented by Claire Herbert, Equality Challenge Unit, CBA0.075, 12pm – 2:00pm

The Equality Challenge Unit reports on their recent research into the experiences of International Staff in HE. Claire Herbert, Policy Officer at the ECU will present the findings of the research and share the current best practice in the sector. The session will offer those attending opportunities for discussion, reflection and a networking lunch. This session is open to all staff and students. Please feel free to drop in. Lunch is provided.  Hosted by Keele BME and International Staff Network. For further information please contact Balvinder Everitt, Equalities Manager on tel: ext 33807 or by e-mail: b.everitt@keele.ac.uk

  • Capoeira taster sessions, K2, 5:30-7:00
  • World Quiz, KPA Clubhouse, 9:00pm

 

Wednesday 27 February

  • Give-it-a-Go Language Taster Courses, LLU

As part of the Keele World Festival, the Language Learning Unit is offering a series of 5-week lunch-time conversation classes for absolute beginners:

Wednesday classes: 27 February – 27 March

Arabic: Wednesday 12.00 -1.00

Mandarin:  Wednesday 1.00 - 2.00

German: Wednesdays 1-2:00

Japanese: Wednesday 1-2:00

The Give-it-A-Go Language Taster Courses are not credit bearing and there is no formal assessment. They are purely ‘for fun’ and designed to provide an introduction to the language, covering basics such as greetings, numbers, food ordering and pronunciation. Tuition is in small groups of 6 to 12 learners. The courses are open to all Keele students, staff and external learners. The fee for each 5-week course is £40 for Keele students, £50 for Keele staff and £60 for external learners. For enrolment and further details please contact the Language Learning Unit at languages@keele.ac.uk

  • Bollywood Dance Taster Session, K2, 2-4:00pm

Keele Bollywood dance are brand new and exciting society. They aim to bring out the Bollywood film star in everyone! Come along to a free taster session to experience the fun and vibrant art of Bollywood dance!

  • Bellydance Taster Session, K2, 4.:30-6:00pm

Ever wanted to dance and move like Shakira? Keele Belly Dance Society will teach you the beautiful, sensual art of belly dancing, enabling you to express your fabulous, feminine side.
So come along, get toned, flexible and most importantly have fun. We teach a fusion of Egyptian and Turkish styles of belly dance to traditional and popular music. Over the course of the year we will incorporate the more advanced veil and zill work. We are a fun and friendly society and welcome everybody from complete beginners to the very advanced.

  • 'Psychology and Multiculturalism in Britain' exhibition, Sustainability Hub, 10-1:00pm

This exhibition showcases student projects that highlight psychology's contribution in understanding the dynamics of multi-cultural Britain. Topics include:

  • Psychosocial experiences of 'third culture kids'
  • Experiences of racial microaggression among British South Asians
  • Local residents' perceptions of refugees and asylum seekers in Stoke-on-Trent
  • Photovoice study on multi-culturalism in Stoke-on-Trent
  • Shared experiences of globalisation in Stoke-on-Trent
  • ALL WELCOME -- Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact: Dr Emee Vida Estacio, School of Psychology, e.v.g.estacio@keele.ac.uk
  • Erasmus Exchange Drop in Session presented by Dr Wynne Thomas  & Alex Goffe, Faculty of Health School of Nursing & Midwifery, CBA2.039, 2:00-3:00pm

 

Thursday 28 February

  • "Dealing with climate change: the world's most complex problem?" presented by Keele Alum Karen Anderton, CBA0.060, 1-1:45pm
  • Capoeira taster sessions, K2, 5:30-7:00
  • Drop in Handball, Sports Centre, 8-10:00pm
  • Drop in Tennis, Sports Centre, 4-6:00pm

 

Friday 1 March

  • “Working with International Students” presented by Karen Manley for staff, CBA2.017, 1-2:00pm *PLEASE NOTE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled*
  • Drop in Badminton, Sports Centre, 4-6:00

 

Saturday 2 March

  • Fairtrade football, Sports Centre, 10am-1pm.

 

Sunday 3 March                                                                                                                                

  • Zumba, SU Ballroom, 8-9:00pm

Keele Zumba Society invite you along to a FREE session, come and workout to latin and international music.

 

 

  • End of the World party, KPA Clubhouse, time tba

Please join us at the KPA Clubhouse for the closing celebration of the Keele World Festival!