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With so many events and activities taking place both on campus and online, here’s what you can look forward to over the next couple of weeks as a Keele student. 

As Christmas festivities get underway and decorations start to appear in flats and rooms on campus, we've got some top tips to help keep everyone in our student accommodation safe.

First year Biomedical Science student Sha Owusu is providing young people in Staffordshire with a voice to shape opportunities across the county.

From cheerful get-togethers and creative workshops to cosy treats and campus celebrations, this year’s Christmas events promise to bring joy, laughter, and a little magic to the end of term.

With so many events and activities taking place both on campus and online, here’s what you can look forward to over the next couple of weeks as a Keele student.

Keele University nursing graduate, Lincoln Gombedza (Learning Disability Nursing, Class of 2022), has been appointed by Chief Nursing Officer for England, Duncan Burton, to serve as Co-Chair of the Digital and Technology Working Group for the new Professional Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery in England.

With so many events and activities taking place both on campus and online, here’s what you can look forward to over the next couple of weeks as a Keele student.

Third year HKVS student Leah Griffiths has entered the London Vet Show 30 Under Thirty initiative, successfully joining the Class of 2025.

The research of a Keele University postgraduate student has formed a central part of a new exhibition exploring Staffordshire’s link to slavery.

A senior academic leader with a distinguished track record in teaching excellence and student success has been appointed to Keele University's senior leadership team.

Just three months after tossing his graduation cap in the air at Keele University, Cade Leonard has already begun a dream career at a professional football club, where he is helping to boost the team’s performance on the pitch.

Paramedic Science students from Keele University were given a unique opportunity to demonstrate their life-saving skills learned in North Staffordshire on an international stage during a recent visit to South Africa.

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

The first group of students on a new Nursing Associate apprenticeship delivered by Keele University and Telford College have begun their studies, following a landmark partnership announced earlier this year.

A beloved local business has expanded with the opening of its latest coffee shop venture inside Keele University’s flagship town centre building in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Keele has climbed in three prestigious national university league tables, to now rank firmly in the Top 50 in each.

Keele University has been granted a licence to open a new European campus in Athens, Greece.

Professor Kevin Shakesheff has commenced his new role as the Vice-Chancellor of Keele University today (1st September).

Third year medical student Jack Carter has beaten more than 2,000 other candidates to win a research award at an international conference.

Keele graduate Nicoleta Treica is heading to USC’s Marshall School of Business to study Global Supply Chain Management, with a mission to make the business world more ethical and resilient.

A new high tech Human Performance Laboratory has opened its doors at Keele University, providing a learning and research environment for students and staff studying sport, exercise and rehabilitation-related disciplines.

Third year Film and Media student Aliya Surti travelled to a different country to pursue her degree – and ended up creating a community for creative students.

Gordon Mousinho has graduated with his sixth degree from Keele University, 50 years since his first graduation and just a day before his 71st birthday.

A student who switched to Keele after completing their first year at a different university said it was one of the best decisions they've ever made – as they picked up their first-class honours degree.

A dedicated student who balanced their university studies with being a carer for her mum when she became unwell is celebrating after graduating with a first-class honours degree.

A student who grew up in care and went to six different schools has overcome the odds to graduate from university with a first-class honours degree.

Computer Science and Mathematics student Giselle Pearson has overcome health issues, excelled in her studies, and founded one of the University’s fastest growing societies.

Following student feedback, over the past five years we’ve been working behind the scenes on one of the biggest upgrades in Keele’s history - a complete redesign of our entire network infrastructure through a Network Transformation Project.

A Keele student who is carrying out a placement year at one of the world’s largest and best-known automobile manufacturing businesses says the experience has changed her life and prepared her for the world of work. 

Third year student Olly Draisey coaches a local women’s rugby team after rediscovering his love for the sport at Keele – and the team has now joined an official league.

A student at Harper & Keele Veterinary School, who was told she had multiple sclerosis (MS) when she was 42 years old, is preparing to take part in a sponsored skydive to raise money for a support group that she says changed her life.

Third year student Abbie Parslow launches her own canine treat business during entrepreneurship year.

A 20-year-old student who has been left unable to use his right arm after suffering a life-changing injury while playing rugby union, is running the London Marathon to raise money for the charity that supported him during the toughest period of his life.  

Paramedic students and staff at Keele University are taking part in a 24-hour CPR challenge to raise money for an air ambulance service.

After more than 800 hours volunteering, fundraising and supporting her peers, Charlotte Kirkham was named Keele’s Student of the Year 2024.

A degree apprenticeship student has been named a Rising Star in the prestigious '30 Under 30' category at this year's Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) Awards Gala.

From performing for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth to performing in Keele Chapel, third year Biomedical Science student David Durojaiye is a key player in the University’s music scene.

Third year Law and Politics student (and Student Voice Representative award winner) Caitlin Ellis secures a second term as a Lead SVR for the Law School.

Second year students Jessica Snellgrove and Sophia May abseil Liverpool Cathedral to raise funds for a charity supporting a fellow student.

Fourth year medical student Ben Sutton organises second annual charity fundraiser for Emmaus North Staffs.

Sustainable travel options between Keele University and Newcastle-under-Lyme have received a boost thanks to the launch of a new bus service trial.

Third year Geography student George Civil has devised new walking routes around Keele as part of a course placement.

Students on the MSc in Global Healthcare Leadership course recently enjoyed a field trip to Pavia University and healthcare institutions in Italy.

Co-President of the Sikh Society and medical student Gurjivan Sohal looks forward to another academic year bringing staff and students together.

Medical student and professional cricket umpire Grace Bambury bowls over the RAF to receive a medical cadetship.

After spending more than 1,000 hours volunteering to support Keele societies and local communities, third year Psychology student Emma James is officially an SU Diamond!

Secretary for Keele Concert Band (KCB) and second year History student Harriet Dutton has spent months preparing for this weekend.

Third year medical student Carys Havard’s passion for sustainability recently took her to Vietnam to represent the UK as Miss Earth Wales.

Despite being terrified of heights, second year medical student Jake McCandless is facing his fears to raise vital funds for the Keele Community First Responders.

First-year Music Production and Sound Design student, Sam shares his experiences of being Queer at Keele

The first cohort of the MSc Global Healthcare Leadership course headed to Thailand recently to gain hands-on experience and knowledge of the country’s healthcare system.

English Literature student Emily Stevenson shares her industry knowledge and passion for sustainability to support her peers.

Alongside completing a one-year master's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy, mature student Scott Bailey is also training for the 2028 Paralympics as an internationally acclaimed judoka.

First year medical student Yasmin Giannini is taking the drive and discipline she’s learnt on the judo floor and applying it to her degree.

Registered nurse apprentice Karen Estcourt worked on the frontline during the Coronavirus pandemic, received nominations for multiple awards, and was personally invited to 10 Downing Street.

Paramedic Science students recently got a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel to South Africa and take part in a large-scale rescue exercise with the University of Johannesburg.

PhD Candidate Amy Blaney reflects on her time as a postgraduate student at Keele University and how her postgraduate degrees have enhanced her career prospects.

In the vibrant tapestry of our nation's history, Black History Month stands as a crucial thread, weaving tales of resilience, achievements, and the profound impact of the Black community on British society. As I sit down to write this blog, I am reminded of the countless remarkable figures who have shaped the path for all of us, regardless of our background.

Elizabeth Maggio-Kotkowska is using the knowledge she has learnt in her degree to try and stop what she believes is “the single greatest problem facing the world”: climate change. 

At 24-years-old, Victoria Zinzan became one of the youngest qualified solicitors her firm had ever seen.

Amy, current fourth-year physiotherapy student outlines her top five reasons why you should join a club or society whilst at university.

I can honestly say my time as a Keele student has been an unforgettable experience. However, my path to university was far from traditional, or straightforward.

As part of Teenage and Young Adults Cancer Awareness Month, medical student Ellie Waters explains how her own cancer diagnosis as a teenager influenced her ambition to become a doctor, the impact of her cancer, and why it’s so important to raise awareness of the issues that young cancer patients face.

My name is Esther Thornton and I’m in my second year here at Keele, and I’ve really enjoyed my time here so far – but it wasn’t easy getting here.

Keele alumni Jamie Lea, an International Relations and Politics graduate, has recently returned from an incredible placement teaching English to children in the Maldives.

First-year student Jack Marshall reflects on his journey in education as a blind student

Sustainability Intern Abigail Sproston’s reflections on the whirlwind of Keele Welcome week and the Great Big Green Week.