Upcoming events
23 Apr 2026 to 23 Apr 2026
To join in with World Book Night's #ReadingHour from 7-8pm, Dr Lisa Blower will take you through the findings from the 100Books in 100Years project that has explored the world of literature produced in Stoke-on-Trent this past century.
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25 Apr 2026 to 25 Apr 2026
We’re bringing Keele's Festival of People, Planet & Place into the heart of the town, with activities for all ages exploring sustainability through creativity, science, nature and community.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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You are invited to attend the inaugural lecture of Professor Melissa Bowerman.
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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.
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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.
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Where have all the insects gone? A foray through Britain’s habitats and lower atmosphere to find out
You are invited to attend the inaugural lecture of Professor James Bell.
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Join us for an exquisite performance by this immensely talented, contemporary pianist in Keele Chapel
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14 May 2026 to 14 May 2026
The Secure Things hackathon introduces participants to the fundamentals of the Internet of Things (IoT) while building essential awareness of security and privacy in connected technologies. The participants will learn to program beginner‑friendly microcontrollers, work with sensors, and build functional prototypes that demonstrate real‑world IoT applications.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Join the wonderful Keele Chapel Singers as they present their 2026 Summer Concert.
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You are invited to attend the inaugural lecture of Professor Sara Muller.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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3 Sep 2026 to 3 Sep 2026
SimFest 2026 @ Keele brings together the simulation community to explore how excellence is achieved, embedded, and sustained in simulation based education and practice.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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22 Apr 2026 to 22 Apr 2026
Join us for the perfect blend of classical and folk music in the beautiful setting of Keele Chapel
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You're invited to the eighth Professor Fumiko Yonezawa Memorial Lecture Series.
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22 Apr 2026 to 22 Apr 2026
Join us for a springtime Cherry Tree 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.
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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.
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21 Apr 2026 to 21 Apr 2026
Astronauts experience an other-worldly feeling when they see Earth from above. Professor Jacco Van Loon, director of Keele Observatory, will share that feeling and provide a sense of our place in the cosmos and on Earth.
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21 Apr 2026 to 21 Apr 2026
A reflective, place-based session that weaves together geography, culture, multilingual storytelling, and gentle exploration.
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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?
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Media at Keele 2026 showcases the work of graduating media students through short films, podcasts and photographic storytelling, highlighting their technical skill and creative ambition. This exhibition offers a fresh, socially aware perspective from emerging creators as they begin their journeys into the creative industries.
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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.
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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.
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13 Apr 2026 to 25 May 2026
The Three Counties Open Art Exhibition 2026 is now accepting submissions, inviting artists connected to Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire to enter work across all visual media for this special 30th anniversary year. Follow the link to the main Three Counties webpage for full guidelines, key dates, prize details and the live entry form.
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