2026

A student who thought higher education was out of reach after being forced to withdraw from sixth form following an assault during her final year of A-levels, has graduated from Keele University with a first-class degree and earned national recognition for her volunteering work.

A mother-of-two who balanced caring for a newborn, working in NHS accident and emergency care and studying for a science degree has been named Keele University's Student of the Year.

A Keele University student who thought her university dreams were over after being struck down with sepsis just weeks into her first term has graduated with first-class honours.

Twin brothers who studied the same degree course, achieved the same result and even lived in neighbouring rooms have graduated together from Keele University.

A young woman who was inspired to pursue a degree in medicine after battling cancer herself as a teenager has celebrated achieving her dream career after graduating from Keele University.

A former competitive swimmer who repeatedly fainted in the pool before being diagnosed with a rare respiratory condition is returning to the hospital that treated her – this time as a newly qualified doctor.

An F1 doctor, an internationally renowned biophysicist, and a leading Japanese expert on cherry blossom trees are among the guests set to receive honorary degrees at Keele University’s summer graduation ceremonies this year.

When Hannah Standing witnessed paramedics save her dad - not once, but twice - it didn’t just bring reassurance in moments of crisis. It shaped her future.

The first ever cohort of paramedic students from Keele University have graduated – with many already providing emergency and urgent medical care in communities to help meet rising demand for ambulance services.

A man who has been blind for virtually all of his life has graduated from Keele University with a degree in computer science and music production – and hopes his success will inspire others not to let barriers get in their way.

A Ukrainian woman who fled her war-torn homeland following Russia’s invasion has graduated from Keele University and is now looking ahead to a hopeful and ambitious future.