July

A student who thought higher education was out of reach after being forced to withdraw from sixth form following an assault during her final year of A-levels, has graduated from Keele University with a first-class degree and earned national recognition for her volunteering work.

A mother-of-two who balanced caring for a newborn, working in NHS accident and emergency care and studying for a science degree has been named Keele University's Student of the Year.

A Keele University student who thought her university dreams were over after being struck down with sepsis just weeks into her first term has graduated with first-class honours.

Twin brothers who studied the same degree course, achieved the same result and even lived in neighbouring rooms have graduated together from Keele University.

A young woman who was inspired to pursue a degree in medicine after battling cancer herself as a teenager has celebrated achieving her dream career after graduating from Keele University.

A former competitive swimmer who repeatedly fainted in the pool before being diagnosed with a rare respiratory condition is returning to the hospital that treated her – this time as a newly qualified doctor.

Keele University has been named University of the Year at the prestigious Student Social Mobility Awards 2026, recognising its sector-leading work to widen access to higher education and improve outcomes for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

If you've ever sung along to Viva la Vida or Paradise by Coldplay, you've already heard the work of Keele graduate Davide Rossi.

Keele University has been recognised among the top 10 universities in England for international student experience in the prestigious national Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCAs) - an accolade determined entirely by student votes.

We've been working to improve timetabling following feedback from students, and a new system will be launched on Monday 13th July 2026.