An international team of researchers including a Keele professor has warned that almost one billion people are projected to be living with osteoarthritis by 2050, up from about 600 million in 2023.
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A Keele University lecturer has been awarded a prestigious fellowship from the Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES), the leading professional body for sport and exercise scientists in the UK.
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Leaders in mental health research gathered at Keele University this week for an official event to launch a multi-million-pound Mental Health Research Group (MHRG).
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Members of the public who have contributed to Keele University’s health research over two decades have been honoured at a special anniversary showcase event.
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A world-first clinical trial testing a new vaccine which could prevent infant deaths and stillbirths from a life-threatening bacterial infection is underway at one of Keele’s partner hospitals in Shropshire.
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She spent years studying the human brain, human behaviour and the way people think.
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Homeowners in the West Midlands are living more sustainably and saving money on their energy bills thanks to a project co-delivered by a Keele University researcher.
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Acclaimed artists, rising stars and innovative ensembles will take centre stage in Staffordshire this year as Keele University launches its 2026–27 concert season.
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Keele has partnered with a UK technology company to test a new type of energy storage battery which could be used for storing renewable electricity.
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A Keele University student has won three bodybuilding titles in her first seven competitions while studying for her degree.
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Harper & Keele Veterinary School (HKVS) has celebrated the graduation of its second student cohort, marking the occasion with ceremonies at Harper Adams University and Keele University.
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Keele has been ranked among the Top 10 in England for a range of subjects in a prestigious national league table released today.
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A Keele alumnus and leading human rights barrister delivered the first in a new series of Chancellor’s Lectures at Keele University this week.
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Keele has partnered with a leading Malaysian university to establish a new joint research centre for data analytics and AI research.
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A new research centre has been launched at Keele University to bring together leaders from industry and academia in the materials science and innovation sector.
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Keele University is celebrating the remarkable life and legacy of Changemaker Professor Sir Roy Shaw with a special exhibition and public lecture exploring his lifelong commitment to education, the arts and inclusive opportunity.
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Keele has been ranked among the best universities in the England for nine subjects in a prestigious national ranking.
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A Keele University researcher has been recognised for his contribution to prosthetics and orthotics research with a prestigious national award.
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A Keele University researcher is playing a key role in a new nationwide initiative targeting illegal vehicle number plates, which are often used to evade law enforcement and support wider criminal activity.
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The surprising connection between Stoke-on-Trent and a small Canadian town are among the topics explored in a new poetry collection from a Keele University Professor.
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Feeding stations providing food and water for wild birds are contributing to the spread of disease-causing parasites among farmland birds, researchers have said, with birds three times more likely to catch a parasite from these resources.
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Researchers have revealed the complex ways in which social media users engage with mental health and ADHD content on platforms like TikTok, with both positive and potentially negative impacts for users.
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A research team led by Keele is working with a national charity to understand more about how prevalent neuromuscular conditions are across the UK, to ensure that more people are getting the support that they need.
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A major review into the impacts of vaping on children and young people has found clear links between vaping and respiratory health problems, as well as strong evidence that young people who vape are more likely to go on to smoke cigarettes.
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A senior leader from Keele's Clinical Trials Unit and a senior researcher in long term health conditions have been featured on two prestigious lists published by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
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Several health subjects at Keele University have been ranked among the UK’s best in the Daily Mail University Guide 2027.
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Research led by Keele University and Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) has played a crucial role in a new national guideline for helping people with inflammatory arthritis.
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Research led by a Keele University professor has played a key role in the development of a new policy briefing on early intervention in psychosis care.
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New research from Keele University and the University of Aberdeen has found that men with cardiovascular disease are at higher risk of cancer and death from cancer than women.
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A new injectable gel being developed by Keele scientists could reduce the need for complex and invasive surgeries for many patients with damaged cartilage in their joints.
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Offering high blood pressure treatment to more people could prevent around 200,000 deaths over the next decade in the USA, Keele researchers have said, after their study revealed that not everyone who is eligible is accessing treatment.
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England's trip to Mexico City for their World Cup match brings a very real physiological challenge.
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A Keele University scientist has secured international funding for research that could help improve treatment for patients suffering severe burn injuries caused by the war in Ukraine.
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Keele has been ranked as the best university in the region to study Medicine in a newly released ranking.
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Keele has been ranked as the best university in the West Midlands to study Radiography and Regenerative Medicine in a newly released ranking.
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Keele’s Pharmacy degree has been ranked among the best in England in this year’s Complete University Guide (2027).
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Keele University’s School of Medicine has once again been recognised as one of the best rheumatology research centres in Europe.
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Researchers have studied the emotional and professional impact of patient safety incidents on General Practitioners (GPs), as well as the crucial support mechanisms that can help them move on from these events.
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A Keele professor is co-leading a new research consortium investigating why osteoarthritis can affect some patients in such different and diverse ways.
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An event was held at the House of Lords this week at which researchers from Keele and Durham Universities shared their work on improving care for women in prison who live with severe mental illness.
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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.
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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.
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Students and staff behind an impactful physiotherapy and exercise class have celebrated a year of helping the community live longer and healthier lives.
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Keele University has been ranked as the top-performing university globally in both the Pharmacy and Physiotherapy categories in the 2026 Planetary Health Report Card.
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A researcher from Keele’s School of Medicine has been named as one of the National Institute for Health and Care Research’s (NIHR) new Senior Investigators.
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Rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders (RMDs) like arthritis are having a significant impact on how long people across Europe can remain healthy while working, according to a new study.
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Keele University has been shortlisted for a Student Nursing Times Award, reflecting its commitment to enhancing learning through creative and meaningful use of digital technology.
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More than 200 healthcare academics at Keele University are combining teaching with frontline roles in the NHS - training the next generation of professionals while caring for local patients every day.
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A tool created by Keele scientists will help researchers studying brain injuries and neurological disorders by allowing them to grow a brain cell sheet for their studies, without the usual practical and ethical hurdles of such research.
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A team led by a Keele University researcher has secured a prestigious grant from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to help doctors identify more people at risk of a damaging bone disorder.
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Researchers at Keele University have said that more targeted use of testing for a common molecule could help to improve predictions of cardiovascular disease outcomes in patients at greatest risk.
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A research group led by Keele University has secured £11m National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funding to establish a Mental Health Research Group (MHRG) to address the mental health needs of the North-West Midlands and increase capacity for applied research.
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Using a knee brace can help people with painful knee osteoarthritis manage their symptoms, according to new research.
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The first study of its kind has found that workers in America from age 50 who have arthritis will be healthy and in work for around five and a half years less than their peers without the condition.
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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.
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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.
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Researchers from the Centre for Musculoskeletal Health Research at Keele University have been selected to take part in an exclusive exchange programme with colleagues in Washington DC thanks to their previous success in a prestigious education prize.
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From Keele to the Caribbean – team of lecturers visit Montserrat to help nurses and midwives upskill
A team of nursing and midwifery colleagues from Keele University have returned from a visit to the Caribbean island of Montserrat after delivering training to healthcare workers there.
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