2025

Magnetic data collected in the late 1960s has been brought back to life by a research team including a Keele scientist, who have used it to learn more about how the continent of Africa is stretching and splitting apart.

Experts at Keele University are working with a local NHS trust to plan how it can use artificial intelligence (AI) ethically and responsibly to enhance patient care, support frontline staff, and better meet the evolving needs of communities.

A research team including a Keele University scientist have made a breakthrough in monitoring insect populations across the UK using weather radar data.

Astrophysicists from Keele University, alongside an international research team supported by NASA, detected large complex organic molecules in ices outside of the Milky Way for the first time - offering a glimpse into the chemistry of the early universe.

Scientists have found that viewing nature images on Instagram can have a positive impact on users' wellbeing and emotions, in contrast to prevailing narratives about social media use.

A distinguished researcher has joined Keele University as its new Head of School for Computer Science and Mathematics.

Keele University has launched a suite of new engineering degrees, as the University expands into a new subject area.

Keele has been ranked the No.1 university in the West Midlands for Biology in a new national ranking.

Harper & Keele Veterinary School has received full accreditation from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) Council for its Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVetMS) degree.

A Keele University scientist studying new ways of halting the spread of deadly mosquito-borne diseases has received a prestigious fellowship from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to advance her work.

Scientists studying a dwarf galaxy near to our own Milky Way have found evidence that massive stars are drawn together with “companion” stars during their lives, often with major impacts for both stars.

Possible new treatments for a rare and aggressive form of cancer that primarily affects children and young people are being investigated by researchers at Keele University.

Keele University's strong ties with a prestigious Malaysian university have taken a significant step forward with the launch of a new joint centre to support research and education.

Researchers at Keele University have published the first investigation into the variation in the chemical make-up of calcifications caused by prostate cancer, in the hope of identifying new markers to improve early diagnosis.

Researchers led by a Keele University scientist have called on the public to help them monitor the population of swans in Cheshire with the launch of a new app project.

Harper & Keele Veterinary School, which has been ranked by students as No.1 in the UK for veterinary medicine in the latest National Student Survey, has marked another historic milestone with the graduation of its first student cohort.

An international team, including astronomers from Keele University, have performed a unique cosmic test to measure the mass of an ancient star which will help them learn more about the history of our galaxy.

A research consortium including a Keele scientist has welcomed an exciting new era for astronomy with the release of the first new images from a powerful observatory.

A new report by Keele University academics evaluates how 50 global fashion and homeware brands disclose the environmental impacts of artisan production.

Seeds from two trees that survived the atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima at the end of World War Two are being grown at Keele University, as part of an international project to promote peace and hope.

The number of new cases of Dengue infection reached a record high in 2024, researchers have said, with cases topping more than 14 million last year.

Keele University’s Forensic Science programme has been ranked among the top 5 in England in the Complete University Guide 2026.

Scientists at Keele University have revealed for the first time that certain changes in prostate tissue - namely calcification - could be an indicator of cancer aggressiveness, offering a potential new method for doctors to test patients.

Restoring the complexity of habitats in rivers and canals should be a key priority for conservationists, researchers have said, after studying the impact litter has on the small insects (known as macroinvertebrates) living there and the effects of current conservation efforts.

A Keele Professor has been elected as the new President of an esteemed scientific research society to honour her significant contribution to the field.

Pint of Science, the annual science festival, is returning to North Staffordshire and South Cheshire this May – with organisers putting on the biggest event so far.

A computational astrophysicist specialising in 3D simulations to explore the role of magnetic fields related to supernovae has been recognised by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) for his work.

Researchers at Keele University are partnering with colleagues in Mali to help them advance the fight against mosquito-borne diseases like malaria.

A “map” of mosquito genes being developed by Keele researchers could pave the way for effective new control methods to protect human and animal health.

Researchers have called for more funding for surveillance and monitoring of crop diseases and the insects that carry them, as well as to support growers affected by potential crop loss, in a new report.

Mentoring for new mothers can be the difference between a positive and a negative return to work – and should be offered to all employees going on maternity leave, according to new research.  

Improving digital connectivity across rural areas, and making those connections more secure, is the goal of a new study led by a Keele University researcher.

Scientists at Keele University have said there is a strong possibility that mass extinction events throughout the history of life on Earth could have been caused by the effects of nearby supernova explosions in the Milky Way.

From fake airfields and factories with artificial lighting to create the impression of bustling activity, to purposefully starting large fires that simulated burning towns and cities, a complex deception strategy was used by Britain during World War Two to trick German pilots into bombing open countryside instead of hitting their targets.

An AI-powered chatbot developed by computer scientists at Keele University has the potential to “transform” mental health care by removing existing barriers to mental health support, the researchers have said.

A chemistry researcher from Keele University has secured funding from a national charity for a new study which aims to improve diagnosis and testing for men at risk of prostate cancer.

A research team including a Keele astronomer have released a new picture of a cosmic “firework display” caused by stars in our galaxy interacting with their environment, taken with NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).

A tool developed by Keele University researchers has been shown to help detect fake news with an impressive 99% level of accuracy, offering a vital resource in combatting online misinformation.

A research team including a Keele neuroscientist has created a new material for treating central nervous system injuries and neurodegenerative conditions, offering hope of new therapies to regain lost motor, sensory or cognitive functions.