December

The spectacular explosion of the mine at Hawthorn Ridge – a fortified German front-line position in the First World War – marked the start of the Battle of the Somme, and remains one of the best-known pieces of film from the whole conflict.

A Keele University professor has been awarded an MBE for her contribution to society’s understanding of ageing – after an advert in a Job Centre window led to her becoming one of the country’s leading experts in the field.

Keele expertise, research, and news has once again made headlines all over the world this year.

Two students on Keele’s Environmental Sustainability and Green Technology MSc have worked closely with a local professional football club to help improve their energy consumption performance and enhance biodiversity around their stadium.

An independent report exploring the potential causes of racial and ethnic disparities in the use of Taser by police officers in England and Wales has been published today.

A Stoke-on-Trent arts organisation, backed and supported by Keele University, has received an £850,000 funding boost for cultural activities and events in the city.

Academics from Keele’s Astrophysics Research Centre have secured almost £1.5m combined for three new studies.

LilaConnect has relocated to a new office on Keele University’s Science and Innovation Park.

Many Keele academics do more than just teach.

Keele University has been highly commended in two categories at the UK and Ireland 2023 Green Gown Awards.