December

Keele University has become a founding member of a new international alliance linking institutions based in some of the world’s most significant canal regions. 

Keele news and expertise has been as in-demand as ever throughout 2025.

A researcher from Keele University whose work played a key role in changing the law surrounding dog theft in England and Northern Ireland has welcomed a similar change being introduced in Scotland.

A world-leading expert in crowd psychology and public order policing at Keele University is advising police in the United States on managing large gatherings, including protests linked to immigration enforcement operations.

Swearing doesn’t just let off steam - it frees people psychologically to push harder and perform better, according to a new study.

A research team led by a Keele University and University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) scientist have developed a pioneering blood test that could change the way cancer is detected and monitored.

A leading forum for international politics and global issues - whose past speakers include journalist Sir Trevor McDonald, campaigner Caroline Lucas and former Foreign Secretary Lord William Hague - is celebrating its 45th anniversary.

Keele’s Physiotherapy course has been ranked the best in the West Midlands in two prestigious national league tables.

Keele's research on musculoskeletal disorders has been recognised as No.1 in the world in a newly-released international ranking.

A research team at Keele University is embarking on a new study to strengthen the inclusion and support of family carers by healthcare professionals when caring for people with dementia who have additional chronic health conditions.

The Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Institute of Technology (IoT), which Keele is the higher education partner of, marked its official launch this week with a major event attended by the Minister of State for Skills, Baroness Jacqui Smith and key industry and education leaders.

Aspiring young authors from Stoke-on-Trent are taking part in a challenge led by Keele University and Higher Horizons to inspire the next generation of local literary talent.

Officials from the Chinese Consulate General in Manchester paid a special visit to Keele University to celebrate the life and achievements of Michael Lindsay – the son of the university’s founder, Lord Lindsay of Birker.

Today marks 60 years since the Chapel at Keele University was officially dedicated in the presence of the Royal Family - a proud milestone in the University’s history.