About School of Life Sciences
All our courses offer opportunities to build your career portfolio by undertaking study abroad or placements and research projects at one of our partners, not only in the UK but in several other countries. Staff are involved in international research and this informs all our teaching. You can therefore be assured that you will receive teaching and training at the cutting edge of your chosen discipline.
A message from the Head of School, Professor Pip Beard:
The School of Life Sciences is a community of inquisitive students, researchers and staff who study living things. This includes plants, animals, humans and micro-organisms, how they interact with each other and relate to the environment around them. The work we do can be at a molecular and cellular level, at the level of a whole organism, or the study of a whole population.
We provide high quality, innovative and research-informed education in a suite of programmes covering biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, ecology and conservation, geography, geology, environmental science, pharmacology, neuroscience, biomedical science, bioveterinary science, microbiology and immunology. We focus on teaching and strengthening skills that are valued by employers, and that will provide the foundations for your chosen career path.
Our students are taught by exceptional scientists who incorporate their knowledge, expertise and experiences into exciting learning activities. The School of Life Sciences is known for its world-leading research into vector-borne diseases, glycoscience, synthetic biology, infectious diseases, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, and place-based approaches to sustainable living, providing a range of opportunities for laboratory and field-based learning. These opportunities are matched by our state-of-the-art science facilities, including new laboratories and teaching spaces.
The School is also known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and the excellent academic and pastoral support given by staff. We look forward to welcoming you to our school.
Royal Society of Biology accreditations (2,400 KB)
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School address
School of Life Sciences
Huxley Building
Keele University
Staffordshire
ST5 5BG
Tel: +44 (0) 1782 734414
Email: lifesciences.office@keele.ac.uk
Accessibility
Accessibility information for Huxley Building can be found on its AccessAble page.
Technical Manager: Chris Niles
Faculty Operations Manager: Maria Kyriacou
Enquiries
Tel: +44 (0) 1782 734414
Email: lifesciences.office@keele.ac.uk
Health and safety
Health and Safety Lead
Dr M Skidmore
Human Tissue Authority License
Dr D Tonge
Biological Safety Officer (University Level)
Ms R Harrison
Staff wellbeing champion
Dr Jenny Moran
A full list of School staff is available with details of individual room and telephone numbers, email addresses, details of research interests and other information.
Programme directors
Biology
David Hulse
Tel: +44 (0)1782 733640
Email: d.r.hulse@keele.ac.uk
Bioveterinary Science
Dr N Kareem
Tel: +44 (0)1782 733671
Email: n.o.kareem1@keele.ac.uk
Biochemistry
Dr David Watson
Tel: +44 (0)1782 733676
Email: d.watson@keele.ac.uk
Biomedical Science
Glenn Hussey (Admissions Tutor)
Tel: +44 (0)1782 733880
Email: g.d.hussey@keele.ac.uk
Ecology and Conservation
Jamie Pringle
Email: j.k.pringle@keele.ac.uk
Environmental Science
Michael Montenari
Tel: +44 (0) 1782 733162
Email: m.montenari@keele.ac.uk
Human Biology
Dr Mirna Mourtada (Admissions tutor)
Tel: +44 (0)1782 733679
Email: m.m.maarabouni@keele.ac.uk
Geography
Angie Turner
Tel: +44 (0) 1782 733620
Email: a.c.turner@keele.ac.uk
Geology
Steve Rogers
Tel: +44 (0) 1782 733752
Email: s.l.rogers@keele.ac.uk
Geology and Physical Geography
Steve Rogers
Tel: +44 (0) 1782 733752
Email: s.l.rogers@keele.ac.uk
Life Sciences
Research Centre Lead: Dr Helen Price
PGR Lead: Dr Marcelo Lima
Email: h.price@keele.ac.uk, m.andrade.de.lima@keele.ac.uk
Neuroscience
Dr Chris Adams
Tel: +44 (0)1782 733943
Email: c.adams@keele.ac.uk
Microbiology and Immunology
Dr Jenny Moran
Tel: +44 (0)1782 733594
Email: j.a.moran@keele.ac.uk
Neuroscience
Dr Chris Adams
Tel: +44 (0)1782 733943
Email: c.adams@keele.ac.uk
Pharmacology
Dr A Winter
Tel: +44 (0)1782 733117
Email: a.winter@keele.ac.uk
Sustainability and Environmental Management
Michael Montenari
Tel: +44 (0) 1782 733162
Email: m.montenari@keele.ac.uk