On 3rd and 4th March we're holding our first-ever Giving Day!
Together we will celebrate Keele and create lasting global impact. This 36-hour fundraising challenge will bring together the whole Keele community to celebrate and champion the Together Fund.
For those on campus on Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 March 2026, you are most welcome to take part in the following activities - just drop in (there's the option to pre-book to the macrame session).
Tuesday 3 March |
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| from 10am-5:10pm | Sports Clubs have-a-go and musical performances | Union Square |
Drop by Union Square to: Have a go at keepy-uppy challenges with Men's/Women's Football (from 10am) Shoot some hoops with Keele Basketball (from 12pm) Watch a pom jazz routine from Panther's Cheerleading (12pm)! |
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Musical performances: Acapella Soc (4-5pm) Gospel Choir (5-5:10pm) |
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| 12-1:30pm | CANCELLED: Make & Meet - back tomorrow! | - | - |
| 2-4pm | Crafts with the Craft Society | Large table by window, SU ground floor | Drop by to take part in crafts, courtesy of the Craft Soc! |
| Throughout the day | Guerilla poetry | Central campus | As you go about your day, keep your eyes open for poetry written by first year students on the theme of philanthropy. Snap a photo and add #KeeleGivingDay to your socials to be in the running for a locally-made mug! |
| Overnight | Forest of Light | Union Square | The Forest of Light will be lit up in a different colour than usual, as a reminder that alumni around the world will be contributing to Giving Day throughout the night! |
Wednesday 4 March |
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| 11:30am-12pm | Rowing challenge | Union Square | Watch our Vice Chancellor, Prof Kevin Shakesheff, compete against the the Boat Club! |
| 12-1:30pm | Make & Meet | SU ground floor, or head to Union Square in sunny weather! | Pop into the SU for a Make & Meet session to make a free macrame keyring. |
| Book a slot here or drop in on the day. | |||
| 12-2pm | Dog therapy | SU ground floor (next to Chatterbox) or head to Union Square in sunny weather! | We all know canine company is great for our wellbeing - drop by to say hello to a friendly dog! |
| 3-5pm | Iron Ladies: film screening and Q&A | DH0.021, Dorothy Hodgkin building | Join us for a special screening of Iron Ladies, followed by an in‑depth conversation with filmmaker Dan Draper and activist Rose Hunter. Find out more |
| Throughout the day | Guerilla poetry | Central campus | As you go about your day, keep your eyes open for poetry written by first year students on the theme of philanthropy. Snap a photo and add #KeeleGivingDay to your socials to be in the running for a locally-made mug! |
