Upcoming events

11
Apr 2026
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11 Apr 2026 to 11 Apr 2026

Explore the Raven Mason Collection at Keele Hall — a stunning display of 19th-century Staffordshire ceramics, from everyday ironstone to ornate porcelain. A gift to the University, open to all.

Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall 11:00AM
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13
Apr 2026
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13 Apr 2026 to 13 Apr 2026

Charne’s celebration event invites visitors to explore the exhibition Am I Too Young For An Existential Crisis? before joining the artist for a hands‑on mixed media workshop inspired by her floral themes. This creative session in Chapters Café leads into the Three Counties Open Art Exhibition 2026 Launch, making it a vibrant evening of art, conversation, and community.

Chapters Cafe 5:30PM
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13
Apr 2026
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13 Apr 2026 to 13 Apr 2026

Join us for the official launch of the Three Counties Open 2026 submissions window as we celebrate an incredible 30 years of this much‑loved regional exhibition. Enjoy an evening of creativity, conversation, and connection set within the vibrant NEW/NOW/NEXT exhibition. With live music, refreshments, and the chance to network with fellow artists, including many who have exhibited previously.

Chancellor's Building A 6:30PM
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18
Apr 2026
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18 Apr 2026 to 18 Apr 2026

Ten years after the Brexit vote, migration still makes headline news across the UK, often dividing opinion; but what might a faithful Christian response be to asylum seekers and refugees?

Keele Chapel 10:00AM
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22
Apr 2026
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22 Apr 2026 to 22 Apr 2026

Help us make a collaborative suncatcher, adding small elements using a beautiful mix of colourful beads, fabrics and reclaimed materials. The artwork will grow throughout the day as more people take part, gradually becoming a larger, shared piece shaped by everyone who contributes.

Lawn, Tawney Building, Keele University, Keele, ST5 5BG. What3Words: ///wide.lands.vent 11:00AM
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22
Apr 2026
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22 Apr 2026 to 22 Apr 2026

Join us for a springtime Blossom Picnic celebrating Keele’s National Collection of Cherry Trees as part of the Festival of People, Planet and Place. Enjoy your own picnic, mindful crafts, blossom‑themed treats and an ice‑cream cart. Meet Sarah Taylor, Curator of the Cherry Tree Collection, at our information stand, and stay afterwards for a guided walk among the blossoms.

Cherry Tree Walk, Keele University, Keele, ST5 5BG 12:00PM
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22
Apr 2026
Carolyn Davidson MBE

You're invited to the 8th Professor Fumiko Yonezawa Memorial Lecture Series.

Walter Moberly Building (WM1.01) 6:00PM
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22
Apr 2026
A photographic portrait of 4 musicians and their string instruments in front of a misty lake.

Join us for the perfect blend of classical and folk music in the beautiful setting of Keele Chapel

Keele University Chapel 7:30PM
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25
Apr 2026
two people walking through cherry trees in bloom

25 Apr 2026 to 25 Apr 2026

Drawing on principles of reuse and sustainability, the workshop invites people of all ages and experience levels to experiment with texture, colour and pattern, weaving together reclaimed fabrics and materials into circular forms.

Keele in Town, Ironmarket, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1PE 11:00AM
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29
Apr 2026
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29 Apr 2026 to 29 Apr 2026

Explore the Raven Mason Collection at Keele Hall — a stunning display of 19th-century Staffordshire ceramics, from everyday ironstone to ornate porcelain. A gift to the University, open to all.

Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall 12:00PM
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29
Apr 2026
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Join us for a special edition of the 100Book Club, off campus, as award‑winning author Lisa Blower celebrates the 10th anniversary of her debut novel Sitting Ducks. With tickets just £5 including the book, this intimate event offers a rare chance to hear from the author and join a lively discussion in the heart of the Drop City Books community.

Drop City Books, 74-78 Piccadilly, Hanley, ST1 1HX 6:30PM
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5
May 2026
Professor Melissa Bowerman

You are invited to attend the inaugural lecture of Professor Melissa Bowerman.

Denise Coates Building (SIHLG0.30) 6:00PM
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6
May 2026
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6 May 2026 to 6 May 2026

Explore the Raven Mason Collection at Keele Hall — a stunning display of 19th-century Staffordshire ceramics, from everyday ironstone to ornate porcelain. A gift to the University, open to all.

Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall 12:00PM
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6
May 2026
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6 May 2026 to 6 May 2026

Come along to the New Vic Theatre for an evening of captivating music with Laura, whose eclectic repertoire blends classical, folk and contemporary styles, all woven together through rich storytelling. Her programme features evocative original compositions, Celtic folk arrangements, and unique vocalisations.

New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 0JG 7:30PM
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12
May 2026
Professor James Bell

You are invited to attend the inaugural lecture of Professor James Bell.

Westminster Theatre, Chancellor’s Building 6:00PM
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13
May 2026
Photographic portrait of Amiri Harewood

Join us for an exquisite performance by this immensely talented, contemporary pianist in Keele Chapel

Keele University Chapel 7:30PM
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27
May 2026
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27 May 2026 to 27 May 2026

Explore the Raven Mason Collection at Keele Hall — a stunning display of 19th-century Staffordshire ceramics, from everyday ironstone to ornate porcelain. A gift to the University, open to all.

Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall 12:00PM
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28
May 2026
Keele Debates

28 May 2026 to 28 May 2026

Join Sir Michael Barber, Chair of the Office for Students, Jenny Shaw, HE External Engagement Director, Unite Students, Dr Paul Greatrix, Director of Higher Education Consultancy at Shakespeare Martineau, and Jim Dickinson, Associate Editor (SUs) at Wonkhe, for a lively discussion on the future of higher education, in associate with KeeleSU and Keele Postgraduate Association.

Online 6:00PM
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3
Jun 2026
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Our Postgraduate Open Events allow you to find out more about your chosen subject area, meet our academics, and get a feel for what life is like in our close-knit postgraduate community.

Keele University 12:00PM
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3
Jun 2026
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Our Postgraduate Open Events allow you to find out more about your chosen subject area, meet our academics, and get a feel for what life is like in our close-knit postgraduate community.

Keele University 6:00PM
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7
Jun 2026
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Join the wonderful Keele Chapel Singers as they present their 2026 Summer Concert. 

Keele University Chapel 4:00PM
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10
Jun 2026
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10 Jun 2026 to 10 Jun 2026

Explore the Raven Mason Collection at Keele Hall — a stunning display of 19th-century Staffordshire ceramics, from everyday ironstone to ornate porcelain. A gift to the University, open to all.

Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall 12:00PM
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18
Jun 2026
Keele Debates

18 Jun 2026 to 18 Jun 2026

Join Lord James Timpson – Minister of State, former CEO of Timpson Group, and author of The Happy Index: Lessons in Upside-Down Management – for this debate alongside Professor Stacy Johnson MBE, Professor of Critical Inclusive Leadership; wellbeing expert Dr Andy Cope; and Dr Debbie McVitty, Editor of Wonkhe.

Keele University 6:00PM
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26
Jun 2026
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26 Jun 2026 to 26 Jun 2026

Join us for an Open Day this summer

Keele University 9:00AM
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27
Jun 2026
Open day image of students

27 Jun 2026 to 27 Jun 2026

Join us for an Open Day this summer

Keele University 9:00AM
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4
Jul 2026
Keele Bach Choir Members congregate below a large suspended globe in Keel Chapel.

A Summer Evening of Musical Journeys: From Aleppo to the English Countryside. Experience McDowall’s moving The Girl from Aleppo, Vaughan Williams’s lyrical The Lark Ascending, and Todd’s jazz-infused Mass in Blue.

Keele Chapel 7:30PM
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14
Jul 2026
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14 Jul 2026 to 14 Jul 2026

Explore the Raven Mason Collection at Keele Hall — a stunning display of 19th-century Staffordshire ceramics, from everyday ironstone to ornate porcelain. A gift to the University, open to all.

Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall 11:00AM
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15
Jul 2026
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15 Jul 2026 to 15 Jul 2026

Explore the Raven Mason Collection at Keele Hall — a stunning display of 19th-century Staffordshire ceramics, from everyday ironstone to ornate porcelain. A gift to the University, open to all.

Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall 12:00PM
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16
Jul 2026
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16 Jul 2026 to 16 Jul 2026

Explore the Raven Mason Collection at Keele Hall — a stunning display of 19th-century Staffordshire ceramics, from everyday ironstone to ornate porcelain. A gift to the University, open to all.

Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall 11:00AM
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15
Aug 2026
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15 Aug 2026 to 15 Aug 2026

Join us for an Open Day this summer

Keele University 9:00AM
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11
Oct 2026
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11 Oct 2026 to 11 Oct 2026

Join us for an Open Day this autumn

Keele University 9:00AM
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17
Nov 2026
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17 Nov 2026 to 17 Nov 2026

Join us for our second School of Life Sciences Careers, Placements and Postgraduate Fair, taking place on Tuesday 17th November 2026.

Chancellor's Building (Open Space and Foyer), Keele University 10:00AM
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21
Nov 2026
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21 Nov 2026 to 21 Nov 2026

Join us for an Open Day this autumn

Keele University 9:00AM
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2
Dec 2026
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Our Postgraduate Open Events allow you to find out more about your chosen subject area, meet our academics, and get a feel for what life is like in our close-knit postgraduate community.

Keele University 12:00PM
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2
Dec 2026
Open day image of students

Our Postgraduate Open Events allow you to find out more about your chosen subject area, meet our academics, and get a feel for what life is like in our close-knit postgraduate community.

Keele University 3:00PM
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Past events

29
Mar 2026
Photograph of Keele Chapel from the outside on a sunny day

Enjoy a lively evening of orchestral and wind band music as Keele Symphonia and Concert Band present their Spring Concert in Keele Chapel. Taking place on Sunday 29 March 2026 from 7pm to 9pm, this uplifting performance showcases the hard work and vibrant talent of Keele’s student and community musicians.

Keele Chapel 7:00PM
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25
Mar 2026
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25 Mar 2026 to 25 Mar 2026

Explore the Raven Mason Collection at Keele Hall — a stunning display of 19th-century Staffordshire ceramics, from everyday ironstone to ornate porcelain. A gift to the University, open to all.

Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall 12:00PM
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23
Mar 2026
Keele Debates

23 Mar 2026 to 23 Mar 2026

At a time when AI is reshaping professions and changing the way we work, what kind of graduates will employers need for the workforce of 2036?

Westminster Theatre, Chancellor’s Building, Keele University 6:00PM
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23
Mar 2026
Black and white photographic portraits of Scarlet Ward and Nick Degg

23 Mar 2026 to 23 Mar 2026

Join us for a special 100Book Club event celebrating World Poetry Day 2026 with an inspiring evening of live poetry, creativity, and community. Established by UNESCO, World Poetry Day honours the power of poetry to connect cultures and spark imagination—and this year, we’re marking the occasion with two exceptional local poets.

Chapters Cafe, Union Square, Keele University 6:00PM
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21
Mar 2026
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Enjoy an evening of iconic film music as Keele University’s Brass Band, Clarinet Choir, and Show Choir present Cinema in Concert in the beautiful setting of Keele Chapel. This vibrant performance takes place on Saturday 21 March 2026 from 7pm to 9pm and showcases the talent and energy of Keele’s student ensembles.

Keele Chapel 7:00PM
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21
Mar 2026
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21 Mar 2026 to 21 Mar 2026

Explore the Raven Mason Collection at Keele Hall — a stunning display of 19th-century Staffordshire ceramics, from everyday ironstone to ornate porcelain. A gift to the University, open to all.

Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall 11:00AM
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19
Mar 2026
Photograph of Alice McCabe posing comically with some Bamboo cages

19 Mar 2026 to 19 Mar 2026

Explore Japanese bamboo fencemaking, sustainable design, and her creative journey following specialist training in Japan with Alice McCabe. This lively session offers hands‑on insight, travel stories, and inspiration for anyone interested in craft, creativity, and large‑scale floral design.

Keele in Town, 53 Ironmarket, Newcastle-Under-Lyme ST5 1PE · 6:30PM
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18
Mar 2026
Photographic portrait of two musicians.

An exciting trombone and piano duo set to take the chapel by storm!

Keele University Chapel 7:30PM
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18
Mar 2026
Image of blue and gold jug

18 Mar 2026 to 18 Mar 2026

Explore the Raven Mason Collection at Keele Hall — a stunning display of 19th-century Staffordshire ceramics, from everyday ironstone to ornate porcelain. A gift to the University, open to all.

Raven Mason Suite, Keele Hall 12:00PM
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16
Mar 2026
Black and White photographic portrait of Nikolai Duffy

Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been postponed.

POSTPONED 6:00PM
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15
Mar 2026
Concert poster with Red uppercase writing saying Marching into Spring upon a pale yellow background

Enjoy an uplifting evening of orchestral and choral music as Keele Philharmonic Ensembles present their annual Spring Concert in the beautiful setting of Keele Chapel. Featuring performances from both the KPE Orchestra and Keele Voices, this community celebration of music takes place on Sunday 15 March 2026 from 7pm to 9pm.

Keele Chapel 7:00PM
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