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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.

A Keele-led programme set up to kick-start the hydrogen economy and ecosystem in the Midlands has been recognised with a coveted Knowledge Exchange Award.

An upcoming event at Keele University will see esteemed surgeons and the patients they have helped showcasing the pioneering new medical technologies being used to treat cancer.

Keele University’s world-famous cherry tree collection – which received a prestigious award from the Japanese Ambassador to the UK earlier this year – is set to grow even further. 

Keele has been ranked the No.1 university in the West Midlands for Children’s Nursing in a new national ranking.

Magnetic data collected in the late 1960s has been brought back to life by a research team including a Keele scientist, who have used it to learn more about how the continent of Africa is stretching and splitting apart.

A Keele Business School lecturer has embarked on a new study with colleagues at the universities of Warwick and Coventry to help the financial sector adapt to the challenges posed by AI and to study the safe and responsible deployment of AI for financial advice.

Eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, can lead to a variety of complex and long-lasting physical and mental health impacts, according to a new study led by the universities of Keele and Manchester.

Leaders from Keele Business School were invited to Parliament this week to showcase the School’s impact on society in a meeting with the local MP.

The team behind a film festival set up at Keele University have teamed up with local partners to help young people in North Staffordshire pursue their ambitions as filmmakers while engaging with the climate crisis.

Experts at Keele University are working with a local NHS trust to plan how it can use artificial intelligence (AI) ethically and responsibly to enhance patient care, support frontline staff, and better meet the evolving needs of communities.

The research of a Keele University postgraduate student has formed a central part of a new exhibition exploring Staffordshire’s link to slavery.

Keele has been ranked the No.1 university in the West Midlands for International Relations in a new national ranking. 

Research led by a Keele alumnus has improved the prognosis for children with a rare type of brain tumour, with around 15-20 children per year in Europe now able to access treatment.

Keele Business School has been ranked among the top 40 universities in the world in a prestigious global sustainability ranking for the second year in a row, recognising its work to embed sustainability in its MBA course.

Representatives from Keele University joined colleagues in China last month to welcome the latest cohort of students benefitting from our established partnership with Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU).

A senior academic leader with a distinguished track record in teaching excellence and student success has been appointed to Keele University's senior leadership team.

Just three months after tossing his graduation cap in the air at Keele University, Cade Leonard has already begun a dream career at a professional football club, where he is helping to boost the team’s performance on the pitch.

A Keele University academic has called for the creation of a United Nations Ocean Agency to coordinate global action on the ocean and drive progress on climate, biodiversity, and pollution - the “triple planetary crisis” threatening life on Earth.

A new national collaborative comprising ten leading research-focused universities - ResearchPlus - was formally launched today (Tuesday 28 October) at a special Parliamentary event in Westminster.

Paramedic Science students from Keele University were given a unique opportunity to demonstrate their life-saving skills learned in North Staffordshire on an international stage during a recent visit to South Africa.

Keele has been ranked the No.1 university in the West Midlands for Politics in a new national ranking.

Keele University has become the first Higher Education institution to be accepted onto the CASES Accreditation Partnership Scheme - reflecting its commitment to excellence in sport and exercise science education and professional development.

A research team including a Keele University scientist have made a breakthrough in monitoring insect populations across the UK using weather radar data.

Keele has been ranked the No.1 university in the West Midlands to study Pharmacy in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.

Keele University has strengthened its collaboration with The British International College in Nepal through the launch of an enhanced portfolio of Keele degree programmes, designed to meet global demand for digital skills and broaden access to UK higher education.

Researchers from Keele University are working with communities across North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to reduce inequalities facing people with musculoskeletal conditions.

Astrophysicists from Keele University, alongside an international research team supported by NASA, detected large complex organic molecules in ices outside of the Milky Way for the first time - offering a glimpse into the chemistry of the early universe.

Scientists have found that viewing nature images on Instagram can have a positive impact on users' wellbeing and emotions, in contrast to prevailing narratives about social media use.

The winners of Keele University’s Breaking the Mould awards have been revealed.

A distinguished researcher has joined Keele University as its new Head of School for Computer Science and Mathematics.

Keele has been ranked the No.1 university in the West Midlands for Midwifery in a new national ranking.

Researchers from Keele University are working with farmers and healthcare professionals to improve mental health and resilience among farming and agricultural communities.

The first group of students on a new Nursing Associate apprenticeship delivered by Keele University and Telford College have begun their studies, following a landmark partnership announced earlier this year.

Keele University has been recognised as one of the strongest performing universities in England for regional impact, according to a new assessment from a UK Government research body.

Keele University has launched a suite of new engineering degrees, as the University expands into a new subject area.

Keele has been ranked the No.1 university in the West Midlands for Biology in a new national ranking.

Harper & Keele Veterinary School has received full accreditation from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council for its Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVetMS) degree.

A new healthcare education partnership involving Telford College, Keele University and key employers in the health and social care sector has been officially launched.

The impact of Keele University’s research and initiatives in North Staffordshire were demonstrated to parliamentarians and partners from the charity, voluntary and educational sectors in a first-of-its-kind event.

An expert from Keele University has teamed up with a company based on campus to launch a new free cybersecurity training course to help employees and businesses protect themselves from the threat of cybercrime.

The public are invited to help shape the future of healthcare research in North Staffordshire at a series of events at Keele University’s base in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Keele researchers have contributed to a new evidence-based training resource for pharmacy teams to help them provide better care for patients with Long Covid.

A beloved local business has expanded with the opening of its latest coffee shop venture inside Keele University’s flagship town centre building in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Keele has been ranked the No.1 university in the West Midlands for multiple subject areas.

Keele has climbed in three prestigious national university league tables, to now rank firmly in the Top 50 in each.

Researchers at Keele have teamed up with people who live with chronic pain to shine a spotlight on their experiences and encourage others to take part in health research.

Keele University has been granted a licence to open a new European campus in Athens, Greece.

A government minister has commended Keele’s work in the science, technology, and innovation sector, and its work with local businesses during a recent visit to North Staffordshire.

A Keele University scientist studying new ways of halting the spread of deadly mosquito-borne diseases has received a prestigious fellowship from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to advance her work.

The Trust that runs Shropshire’s acute hospitals has been granted university status in recognition of their work in research and education, thanks to a successful bid in partnership with Keele University.

Researchers from Keele University have revealed that retired Olympic athletes are more likely to develop skin cancer and osteoarthritis than the general population.

A team of researchers at Keele University, who have previously shown that Fire and Rescue Services could play a role in supporting mental healthcare in older people, have embarked on a new study funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) to expand their work to more areas across the country.

Keele University’s award-winning Events and Conferencing team are celebrating another major success after achieving two prestigious sustainability accreditations.

A prestigious accreditation awarded to two sport courses at Keele University will give students the chance to gain additional professional qualifications throughout their degrees.

The brand-new Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Institute of Technology (IoT) backed by Keele University has officially opened its doors, welcoming its first intake of learners as they begin their Higher Education journey.

Scientists studying a dwarf galaxy near to our own Milky Way have found evidence that massive stars are drawn together with “companion” stars during their lives, often with major impacts for both stars.

Professor Kevin Shakesheff has commenced his new role as the Vice-Chancellor of Keele University today (1st September).

The outgoing Vice-Chancellor of Keele University has reflected on his time in the role as he prepares to step down after 10 years.  

Keele University has been recognised as one of the top-performing universities in the UK for renewable energy generation and carbon reduction, according to newly published data.

A new study has revealed that the displacement of skilled workers by technology began nearly two decades ago - well before the recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.

Possible new treatments for a rare and aggressive form of cancer that primarily affects children and young people are being investigated by researchers at Keele University.

Keele University's strong ties with a prestigious Malaysian university have taken a significant step forward with the launch of a new joint centre to support research and education.

A Keele University professor has presented their comprehensive analysis of Islamophobia in the UK to a panel discussion in the House of Commons.

Keele Business School is celebrating the first anniversary of an outreach programme launched to raise students’ entrepreneurial and academic aspirations at schools and colleges across the region.

A new high tech Human Performance Laboratory has opened its doors at Keele University, providing a learning and research environment for students and staff studying sport, exercise and rehabilitation-related disciplines.

Works of art, created by talented people across Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire, have gone on display as part of a new exhibition in Stoke-on-Trent.

A Keele lecturer has received a coveted national teaching award for her efforts to embed inclusivity, compassion, and support for students’ wellbeing in her teaching and delivery of programmes.

Women from ethnic minority backgrounds or areas of high social deprivation are at higher risk of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH), according to a new study led by Keele University.

Researchers have found that current care for musculoskeletal conditions like back pain and osteoarthritis is failing to close an important ‘inequality gap’ in pain and disability.

A new policy brief by a Keele University lecturer sets out recommendations for how decision making and management for the Chagos Islands and its coral reefs should be approached.

Researchers at Keele University have published the first investigation into the variation in the chemical make-up of calcifications caused by prostate cancer, in the hope of identifying new markers to improve early diagnosis.

Researchers led by a Keele University scientist have called on the public to help them monitor the population of swans in Cheshire with the launch of a new app project.

Gordon Mousinho has graduated with his sixth degree from Keele University, 50 years since his first graduation and just a day before his 71st birthday.

A student who switched to Keele after completing their first year at a different university said it was one of the best decisions they've ever made – as they picked up their first-class honours degree.

BAFTA award winner Toby Jones and beloved Keele University figure Neil 'Nello' Baldwin enjoyed a "Marvellous" reunion together – almost 11 years since the BBC’s touching drama about the life of Neil was released.

A dedicated student who balanced their university studies with being a carer for her mum when she became unwell is celebrating after graduating with a first-class honours degree.

A student who grew up in care and went to six different schools has overcome the odds to graduate from university with a first-class honours degree.

Harper & Keele Veterinary School, which has been ranked by students as No.1 in the UK for veterinary medicine in the latest National Student Survey, has marked another historic milestone with the graduation of its first student cohort.

A 28-year-old woman is celebrating graduating from Keele with a first-class honours degree – 12 years after her life was turned upside down when problems with mental health forced her to 'drop out' of education.

Harper & Keele Veterinary School has been ranked No.1 in the UK for Veterinary Medicine in the National Student Survey 2025.

The National Student Survey results have seen Keele University ranked among the Top 10 in England for no fewer than 15 subject different areas.

A cohort of students from an esteemed university in Bahrain have visited Keele’s sector-leading School of Medicine as part of an expanding international partnership.

An international team, including astronomers from Keele University, have performed a unique cosmic test to measure the mass of an ancient star which will help them learn more about the history of our galaxy.

A new tool has been created by a team led by Keele University to help people with a learning disability access urgent and emergency care more easily.

While all the focus and attention at the start of this weekend’s British Grand Prix will be fixed on drivers like Lando Norris and Max Verstappen and their ability to make a clean start, Dr Ian Roberts is often considered one of the most important people at the track. 

A BAFTA winning actor, the first brother and sister to win medals at the same Olympic Games since 1908, and a Crown Court Judge who campaigns against discrimination and homophobia are among those to be awarded honorary degrees from Keele University.

A research consortium including a Keele scientist has welcomed an exciting new era for astronomy with the release of the first new images from a powerful observatory.

Keele University is one of 10 leading research-focused universities forming a new strategic partnership.

A new report by Keele University academics evaluates how 50 global fashion and homeware brands disclose the environmental impacts of artisan production.

Seeds from two trees that survived the atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima at the end of World War Two are being grown at Keele University, as part of an international project to promote peace and hope.

Keele University has placed highly for its graduate employability prospects in a new ranking shaped by student reviews, with 97% saying they would recommend the University.

The number of new cases of Dengue infection reached a record high in 2024, researchers have said, with cases topping more than 14 million last year.

Keele has been ranked among the top 10 universities in England to study Nursing and Midwifery in the Complete University Guide 2026, scoring 99% for graduates’ prospects upon completing their course.

Keele has been ranked among the top 5 universities in England to study Radiography, scoring 100% for graduates’ prospects upon completing their course.

Keele University’s Forensic Science programme has been ranked among the top 5 in England in the Complete University Guide 2026.

A programme to support students preparing to apply to veterinary school has been commended in a national award for widening access and participation.

The Events and Conferencing Team at Keele University are celebrating after beating competitors from across the country to win a major national tourism award. 

An innovative group of staff in Keele’s student services team who support students affected by domestic abuse have been praised for their work by a national charity.

A Keele University-led initiative that connected undergraduate and postgraduate students with dozens of small businesses to help them grow and innovate is entering its second phase, following the success of the initial rollout.

A Keele student who is carrying out a placement year at one of the world’s largest and best-known automobile manufacturing businesses says the experience has changed her life and prepared her for the world of work. 

A Keele University researcher is working with partners to ensure environmental initiatives such as single-use plastic reduction are inclusive and accessible to as many people as possible.

Scientists at Keele University have revealed for the first time that certain changes in prostate tissue - namely calcification - could be an indicator of cancer aggressiveness, offering a potential new method for doctors to test patients.

A Keele University graduate has spoken of his pride at championing the West Midlands in North America following the announcement of a trade deal between the US and the UK.

A Keele professor will co-lead a prestigious new research team set up to tackle the pressing challenges facing people living with arthritis, alongside colleagues from Oxford, Manchester, Nottingham and Aberdeen universities.

An eclectic and exciting festival is coming to Keele this summer with a broad range of talks, workshops, spoken word, comedy and music on offer.

A coalition including Keele University and 14 other Midlands university partners have launched a bold new initiative that is set to revolutionise how research and innovation are translated into real-world impact across the region.

Keele University researchers are leading a new study with local government partners to promote resilience and inclusivity among both businesses and young people in Tamworth, in response to last year’s summer riots.

Artists and photographers from Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire are being invited to submit their work for a popular annual exhibition taking place this summer.

Keele University has been ranked as the top-performing university globally in three categories in the 2025 Planetary Health Report Card.

Professor Kevin Shakesheff has been announced as the new Vice-Chancellor of Keele University.

A student at Harper & Keele Veterinary School, who was told she had multiple sclerosis (MS) when she was 42 years old, is preparing to take part in a sponsored skydive to raise money for a support group that she says changed her life.

More than 60 sites in the Staffordshire Moorlands have been put forward by residents to feature in a project aimed at improving green spaces and monitoring habitat health. 

Restoring the complexity of habitats in rivers and canals should be a key priority for conservationists, researchers have said, after studying the impact litter has on the small insects (known as macroinvertebrates) living there and the effects of current conservation efforts.

A Keele Professor has been elected as the new President of an esteemed scientific research society to honour her significant contribution to the field.

Pint of Science, the annual science festival, is returning to North Staffordshire and South Cheshire this May – with organisers putting on the biggest event so far.

Researchers from Keele University have said there are multiple barriers preventing clinicians from prescribing alternative treatments for asthma patients, despite guidance calling for a move towards inhalers with lower environmental impact.

Staff from Keele’s School of Law have celebrated the launch of Keele’s Legal Advice Clinics and CLOCK provision at Keele in Town, in the heart of Newcastle-under-Lyme.

A computational astrophysicist specialising in 3D simulations to explore the role of magnetic fields related to supernovae has been recognised by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) for his work.

A government minister has become the 1,000th “climate ambassador” as part of a Keele-backed national scheme to help the next generation tackle the climate crisis.

Researchers at Keele University are partnering with colleagues in Mali to help them advance the fight against mosquito-borne diseases like malaria.

A “map” of mosquito genes being developed by Keele researchers could pave the way for effective new control methods to protect human and animal health.

Keele University has been awarded a prestigious Certificate of Commendation by the Ambassador of Japan for its collection of flowering cherry trees, which will soon be in full bloom and that is free to visit.

Researchers have called for more funding for surveillance and monitoring of crop diseases and the insects that carry them, as well as to support growers affected by potential crop loss, in a new report.

Mentoring for new mothers can be the difference between a positive and a negative return to work – and should be offered to all employees going on maternity leave, according to new research.  

Improving digital connectivity across rural areas, and making those connections more secure, is the goal of a new study led by a Keele University researcher.

The Chapel at Keele University has gained permission from the Registrar General’s Office to allow same-sex weddings to take place there.

Professor Mark Ormerod, Keele University’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Provost, has been presented with his OBE medal by King Charles for services to education and to sustainability.

A researcher from Keele’s School of Medicine is among the new cohort of academics granted Senior Investigator status by a prominent research body.

A 20-year-old student who has been left unable to use his right arm after suffering a life-changing injury while playing rugby union, is running the London Marathon to raise money for the charity that supported him during the toughest period of his life.  

An internationally renowned company has announced it is relocating its UK head office to Keele University’s award-winning Science and Innovation Park.

Keele Observatory is hosting a free public event for the partial solar eclipse at the end of the month.

Keele University’s Professor Elaine Hay has been presented with her MBE medal by Prince William for services to medical research.

An “outstanding” range of films from filmmakers all over the world will be shown in Hanley this month with the return of a film festival highlighting the climate crisis.

Keele University has been shortlisted in two categories at the Student Nursing Times Awards 2025.

Scientists at Keele University have said there is a strong possibility that mass extinction events throughout the history of life on Earth could have been caused by the effects of nearby supernova explosions in the Milky Way.

New data has revealed that university graduates make up 50% of the workforce in the West Midlands and account for a significant proportion of the workforce in key growth sectors highlighted in the government’s industrial strategy.

Higher Horizons and Keele University have been shortlisted in a prestigious awards scheme celebrating the work of educational institutions in the North of England.

Keele students can take advantage of new opportunities to gain professional work experience during their degrees thanks to a new commitment to offering work placements across Keele’s range of undergraduate courses.

An author and creative writing graduate from Keele has secured a coveted place on a writing programme with a world-famous publisher.

Experts from across business, education, medicine and life sciences are among the inspirational speakers on the lineup for Keele’s latest TEDx event this month.

The inspirational role of colleges is being celebrated by Keele University as part of a national week-long awareness event.

Free digital skills training is being offered to local people at Keele University’s new community hub in Newcastle-under-Lyme by Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT).

Paramedic students and staff at Keele University are taking part in a 24-hour CPR challenge to raise money for an air ambulance service.

A Keele University academic is celebrating after winning a prestigious prize from the Royal Society of Literature for her short story set in Stoke-on-Trent.

A practising interventional cardiologist from Keele University has travelled to Ethiopia with a US-based charity to take treatments and practices pioneered in North Staffordshire to help heart patients in Africa.

From fake airfields and factories with artificial lighting to create the impression of bustling activity, to purposefully starting large fires that simulated burning towns and cities, a complex deception strategy was used by Britain during World War Two to trick German pilots into bombing open countryside instead of hitting their targets.

An AI-powered chatbot developed by computer scientists at Keele University has the potential to “transform” mental health care by removing existing barriers to mental health support, the researchers have said.