Coming up next week: Monday 8th – Sunday 14th December
Events to attend
Award-winning author and Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Keele, Dr Lisa Blower is hosting an evening with Melvin Burgess, one of the most influential voices in contemporary young adult fiction, on Monday 8th December from 6pm in the Westminster Theatre (Chancellor’s building). The pair will discuss Burgess’s career, the evolution of YA fiction, and the power of storytelling. More information →
Our next inaugural lecture will be held on Tuesday 9th December. Professor Heidi Fuller, Head of School for the School of Allied Health Professions and Pharmacy, and Professor of Medical Science, will present her lecture, Genomes Without Borders: Personalised Medicine across Global Health Systems from 6pm in the Denise Coates Building (SIHLG0.30). All are welcome to attend, and there will be a drinks reception beforehand from 5pm-6pm.
Every Thursday, a member of the Chaplaincy team will be available at Keele in Town from 2pm-5pm. The Chaplaincy team are here for all students, regardless of faith or belief.
Join us on Friday 12th December for a festive screening of Elf in the Westminster Theatre (Chancellor’s building). Arrival is from 6pm, so grab some popcorn and enjoy a Christmas classic. Bookings for this showing will close on Wednesday 10th December, so please reserve your place(s) before then. Book your free place →
This is a snapshot of what's coming up over the next week. For full details of upcoming events, please go to the What's On section of the Keele App.
Could you help out at this weekend’s lantern parade?
More than 200 lanterns will light up the streets of Newcastle-under-Lyme in a festive parade taking place from Keele in Town on Saturday 6th December from 5pm.
B.Arts and ArtsKeele are looking for volunteer stewards to support the parade. Responsibilities will include putting lanterns on bamboo poles, handing out and lighting lanterns, walking in the parade and ensuring guest safety, and helping to pack away kit. If you’d like to help out on the day, please email arts@keele.ac.uk before Friday 5th December.
Stewards will need to arrive at Keele in Town at 3.15pm. The public will collect their lanterns from 4.30pm and the parade will start at 5pm, lasting for around 45 minutes-1 hour. Piccoloco will be staying open on the day of the lantern parade, and ArtsKeele will cover travel expenses and offer refreshments.
Latest updates
Win a £20 Amazon voucher and the chance to have your photos displayed around campus by entering the Keele University Photo Competition. Photos can be taken on either a camera or smartphone. The deadline for submissions is Monday 15th December 2025 at 1pm. Submit your image →
Our Occupational Health team is collecting donations for Nantwich-based dog charity Pawprints to Freedom, and would appreciate any donations of dog food, bedding, towels, or treats. Donations can be dropped off until Monday 22nd December at the Occupational Health offices in the Dorothy Hodgkin building (DH0.15).
Don’t get caught in the festive rush! Post your letters and parcels early to make sure they arrive in time for Christmas. This is especially important for international deliveries. Royal Mail's latest posting dates →
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Upcoming Skills Seminars
Join in sessions at our Library Education Centre in the Campus Library to help you develop your skills and get support throughout the year with any questions you may have.
Upcoming Skills Seminars include:
Tuesday 9th December, online, 1.10pm-1.55pm: Join this seminar to explore how to evaluate your search results, so that you only include the very best sources in your work.
Tuesday 9th December, online, 5.10pm-5.55pm: Learn how to manage your references by formatting citations, building bibliographies, and organising your research efficiently in this online workshop.
Thursday 11th December, online, 4pm-5pm: Learn good revision habits and how to tackle any upcoming exams you may have with a revision and exam strategy workshop. An online session will run on Thursday 11th December from 4pm-5pm.
