April

21 Apr 2026 to 21 Apr 2026

A reflective, place-based session that weaves together geography, culture, multilingual storytelling, and gentle exploration.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

23 Apr 2026 to 23 Apr 2026

This walk combines the geology and history of Keele.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.