Special events
At Keele University we are lucky to be able to host special events both on and off campus during the year including festivals, experiences, and opportunities to meet and engage with our academics.
21 Oct 2026 to 21 Oct 2026
Marking the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, writer and academic Ceri Morgan invites you on a reflective geopoetics walk exploring landscape, memory, remembrance and solidarity. This free lunchtime event offers an opportunity to consider how places hold stories of both personal and collective significance.
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Flamy Grant brings her fearless, flamboyant, and deeply heartfelt blend of music, drag artistry, and storytelling to Keele University Chapel on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 7:30pm, delivering a powerhouse performance that has captivated audiences and critics alike. Don’t miss this award‑winning, chart‑topping artist whose bold vocals, Appalachian roots, and razor‑sharp wit create an unforgettable
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17 Nov 2026 to 17 Nov 2026
Award-winning playwright, screenwriter and actor Julia Cranney joins the Keele Hall Readings series for an evening of readings and conversation in the Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall. Discover the work of one of the UK's most exciting contemporary writing talents at this free event
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18 Nov 2026 to 18 Nov 2026
Love a good mystery? Join Ceri Morgan and Emma Head for a friendly discussion of Louise Penny’s brand-new Three Pines novel, Miss Wolcott's Ghost, and enjoy an evening of conversation with fellow readers in Chapters Café. Free to attend and open to staff, students and visitors.
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24 Nov 2026 to 24 Nov 2026
Join Booker Prize-shortlisted novelist and award-winning poet Luke Kennard for an evening of readings, discussion and insight into his acclaimed work, including his latest novel, Black Bag. One of the UK's most celebrated contemporary writers, Kennard brings together fiction, poetry and wit in a compelling event not to be missed.
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15 Dec 2026 to 15 Dec 2026
Celebrate the season with an evening of festive readings, creative performances and community spirit at our end-of-year Open Mic in Chapters Café.
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