May

A major new expansion of Keele University’s Science & Innovation Park which will support 13,000 jobs and contribute £1 billion to the local economy has taken a huge step forward, with senior officials from the region’s local authorities coming together to support the project.

Research led by a Keele University oncologist has found that a one-week course of post-surgery radiotherapy is just as safe and effective as the traditional three-week course for people with early-stage breast cancer.

A major new insect research facility at Keele University is set to transform efforts to combat deadly diseases such as malaria, while advancing crop protection and developing more sustainable alternatives to chemical pesticides in agriculture. 

A Keele University researcher has secured a major UKRI Engineering Biology Mission Award to accelerate the development of innovative genetic tools aimed at reducing the spread of mosquito‑borne diseases.

A new network led by a Keele researcher has been established to ensure that patients with lived experience of musculoskeletal conditions play a crucial role in shaping healthcare research.

A team including a Keele researcher has developed a synthetic polymer which naturally evolves into a stronger helical structure which is commonly seen in nature, and which could help scientists create more adaptable and customisable materials.

Keele University has appointed prominent business and community leader and Port Vale Football Club chair Carol Shanahan OBE as its new Chancellor.

Students and staff behind an impactful physiotherapy and exercise class have celebrated a year of helping the community live longer and healthier lives.

Scientists at Keele University have created the first detailed map of the genetic “switches” that control reproduction in disease-carrying insects such as Anopheles gambiae, the mosquito species most responsible for malaria transmission, paving the way for more effective methods of genetically controlling these insects.

Graduates from Keele University have been recognised on a national stage after winning top honours at a prestigious bioscience awards ceremony held at the Houses of Parliament.

An innovative project focused on widening participation in medicine and veterinary science has been shortlisted for a National Education Opportunities Network (NEON) Award.