July

Keele University is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Abigail Locke as the new Head of School for Psychology.

Dr Maddy Thompson and Dr Deirdre McKay write for The Conversation.

Dr Heidi Wang-Kaeding writes for The Conversation.

Keele researchers are inviting people with epilepsy to take part in a new study investigating opinions and experiences of using wearable technology to detect seizures.

Having graduated from Keele in 2009 with a degree in English and Politics, Presenter AJ Odudu has held a variety of TV roles culminating in her current role as the digital presenter on ITV’s The Voice and The Voice Kids.

An international research team including Keele’s Dr John Southworth has captured the first ever image of a young, Sun-like star accompanied by two giant exoplanets.

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Tony Elliott, the founder of Time Out magazine and a former student of Keele University, who has sadly died.

Keele University’s Professor Saeed Farooq is leading a new study which aims to improve the identification and treatment of psychosis in young people in Pakistan.

Keele has appointed Professor Alexandra Lamont as the first Director of the new Keele Doctoral Academy.

An international team of researchers, including Keele’s Dr Martin Hollamby, has succeeded in forming and studying self-assembled interlocked rings that contain just one molecular ingredient.

Extinction Rebellion (XR) supporters are more likely to be new to protesting than other environmental activists, a new study shows.

The number of people admitted to hospital due to heart attacks in England fell by 35% during the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to new research.

A lower total dose of radiotherapy delivered in fewer but larger doses is as safe in the long term as breast cancer radiotherapy courses giving multiple small doses, according to the final results of a 10-year study.

Dr Helen Glanville, Dr Antonia Law, and Dr Alix Cage write for The Conversation UK

A day of virtual celebrations is set to be held for Keele’s Class of 2020 to mark the end of their studies with their fellow students and lecturers.

New research led by Professor Toby Bruce has revealed the genetics underpinning a genetic defence allowing maize plants to recruit "bodyguards" against pests.

Professor Chris Fogwill and Professor Chris Turney write for The Conversation UK.

Keele Professor warns of long-term effects of lockdown weight gain

Dr Mark Eccleston-Turner writes for The Conversation UK.

Dr Marc Hudson writes for The Conversation UK

This year Keele University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery marks its 25th anniversary.

Professor Carolyn Chew-Graham writes for The Conversation.

For people who worked manual jobs (such as electricians or carers), this number was even lower.

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to Audrey Newsome, founder of Keele’s student counselling service in the 1960s, who has sadly died.

A new study has estimated that on average people in England from age 50 can expect to be healthy and in work for nine more years.