What on Earth?! at Keele Campus
Join us for some out of this world activities at Keele Campus this April, as we celebrate Earth Day 2024 with our What on Earth?! two day event.
Appetite, Arts Keele and Keele University invite you to explore the nature around us and beyond with a host of hands on activities, nature walks and inspiring talks all about our beautiful planet. Come along on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 April from 11am to 4pm for two days of discovery! From an inflatable planetarium, to the Hidden Music of Trees, poetry and talks, there's plenty of inspiring things to get you thinking about our home - planet Earth.
All Events on Saturday 20th April
| Event | Time | Location | More info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition: Sustainability and Climate Change in Photos | All day | Chapter's Cafe | Student photography exhibition exploring sustainability and climate change. More... |
| What on Earth?! Information point | 11am - 4pm | Union Square | Where to go for maps, information, meeting for walks and to meet the Appetite team! |
| Self-guided walk: Planet Trail | All day | From Sustainability Hub | Take a walk down from Keele Sustainability hub following a trail of planets on your journey via Keele Observatory. |
| Self-guided walk: Sustainability Walk | All day | Collect a map from Union Square or download a copy. | Explore Keele campus on a range of wonderful self-guided walks including Sustainability Walk, Arboretum and Woodland Walk and Cherry Tree Walk. |
| Self-guided walk: The Hidden Music of Trees | 11-4pm | Cherry Tree Walk | An augmented reality outdoor installation where you can experience unique soundscapes generated entirely by trees. More.. |
| Telephone Tables | 11-4pm | Across Campus | Sit at the vintage telephone tables, dial the number for Emma Thompson, Sam Lee or Jenny Ngugi, and close your eyes with the receiver to your ear, as you listen, reflect, and let their words resonate. More... |
| Interactive game: How bad are bananas? | 11-4pm | Sustainability Hub | A fun carbon footprint comparison game using everyday items. More... |
| Workshop: Grow Your Own Poetry with Lisa Franklin. |
11-1:30pm |
The Meadow, Keele Observatory. | Create your own poetry that you will take home and grow. More... |
| Workshop: Sign of the Times by Wild Rumpus. | 11-1pm and 1:45-4pm |
Keele Chapel Green | A field of colourful placards creates a beautiful visual picture of how we think and feel about the world today. More... |
| Workshop: Dorodango Ball Making | 11-1pm and 1:30-3:30pm |
Sustainability Hub Courtyard | Make your own Dorodango ball to take away to continue to shine. More... |
| Screening: Earth Stories | tbc | The Chapel | More info TBA |
| Experience: Stardome | 11-4pm | Wolfson Lecture Theatre | Join Earth's fleet of state-of-the-art satellites for an immersive exploration of their role in monitoring climate change. Suitable for adults and families. More... |
| Performance: Echoes within the Earth | 12-12:30pm and 2:30-3pm |
Keele Hall Gardens and Woods | Following a call from deep below the earth, two lost travellers embark on a journey through the sights and sounds of nature. More... |
| Workshop: Echoes within the Earth | 12:30-1:30pm and 3-4pm |
Keele Hall Gardens | Dance workshop 1. Dance workshop 2. |
| Sky-gazing: Solar Observing and Activities | 11-3pm | Keele Observatory | View the sun at Keele Observatory. More... |
| Pledges to the Earth | 12-4pm | Union Square | More info TBA |
| Guided Walk: Bio-diversity walk with Andrea Ku | 1-3pm | Keele Woods | More info TBA |
| Stargazing | 9-11pm | Keele Observatory | View the stars at Keele Observatory. More... |
All Events on Sunday 21st April
| Event | Time | Location | More info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition: Sustainability and Climate Change in Photos | All day | Chapter's Cafe | Student photography exhibition exploring sustainability and climate change. MORE... |
| What on Earth?! Information point | 11am - 4pm | Union Square | Where to go for maps, information, meeting for walks and to meet the team! |
| Self-guided walk: Planet Trail | All day | From Sustainability Hub | Take a walk down from Keele Sustainability hub following a trail of planets on your journey via Keele Observatory. |
| Self-guided walk: Sustainability Walk | All day | Collect a map from Union Square | Explore Keele campus on a range of wonderful self-guided walks including Sustainability Walk, Arboretum and Woodland Walk, Cherry Tree Walk. |
| Self-guided walk: The Hidden Music of Trees | 11am-4pm | Cherry Tree Walk | An augmented reality outdoor installation where you can experience unique soundscapes generated entirely by trees. More... |
| Telephone Tables | 11am-4pm | Across Campus | Sit at the vintage telephone tables, dial the number for Emma Thompson, Sam Lee or Jenny Ngugi, and close your eyes with the receiver to your ear, as you listen, reflect, and let their words resonate. More... |
| Interactive game: How bad are bananas? | 11am -4pm | Sustainability Hub | A fun carbon footprint comparison game using everyday items. More... |
| On Reflection with Sheila Ghelani |
11am -12pm, |
TBC | On Reflection - A wander with a black mirror. More... |
| Signs of the Times | 11am -1pm and 1:45-4pm |
Keele Chapel Green | A field of colourful placards creates a beautiful visual picture of how we think and feel about the world today. More... |
| Woodmeadow maintenance event | 11am - 2pm | The Meadow, Keele Observatory | Join Nurture CiC part of Mondrem to support in the maintenance of the woodmeadow area. More... |
| A Long Time by MOAL | 11am - 3pm | Keele Observatory | Art and music installation. More... |
| Screening: Earth Stories 2023 | 11am -12:15pm | Wolfson Lecture Theatre | Experience a selection of short films made by young people ages 14-25. More... |
| Foraging walk with Wild Pickle | 12:30 - 1:30pm | Keele woods | Join Wild Pickle for a foraging adventure down in Keele woods. More... |
| Plastic Shed | 12:30-4:30pm | Student Union | Make a purse or plant pot using plastic waste. More... |
| Talk: On Sustainability | 12:30-1pm | Wolfson Lecture Theatre | 'What on Earth'... is sustainability? What does it actually mean? More... |
| Screening and Q+A: Young Voices for Nature | 1-1:30pm |
Wolfson Lecture Theatre | This film shines a spotlight on the inspiring actions young people are taking to protect UK nature and wildlife and their vision for the future. More... |
| Make a bug hotel | 1-3pm | Keele Postgraduate Association | Join the KPA in a fun and creative bug hotel making session. More... |
| Sky-gazing: Solar Observing and Activities | 11-3pm | Keele Observatory | View the sun at Keele Observatory. More... |
| Pledges to the Earth | 12-4pm | The Meadow | More info TBA |
| Guided Walk: Energy Park Tour | 2-3pm | Meet at Keele Observatory | A tour of the Low Carbon Energy Generation Park at Keele. More... |
| Talk & experience: A Long Time by MOAL | 3-4pm | Keele Observatory | Join artist MOAL for a special introduction of the artwork and then have the opportunity to experience the full 43-minute art piece. More... |
| Talk & experience: A Long Time by MOAL | 4:15 - 5:15pm | Keele Observatory | Join artist MOAL for a special introduction of the artwork and then have the opportunity to experience the full 43-minute art piece. More... |
| Gig: Supersonic | 4:30-6pm | Keele Chapel | A special Supersonic Kids Gig in celebration of Earth Day 2024! More... |
Take a look at the different events happening for Earth Day 2024
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Access and Getting There
Access
Keele University is situated in the Staffordshire countryside, right by the bustling town of Newcastle-under-Lyme, and close to Stoke-on-Trent. Manchester and Birmingham are under an hour away. Our postcode is ST5 5BG.
The campus is accessible, if you have any particular access needs please call +44(0)1782 734481 or email: support.dsi@keele.ac.uk.
Parking
Parking is FREE across campus all day weekend and after 5pm weekdays, park in any available bays marked as 'Approved Permit Holders'
By bus:
From Stoke-on-Trent train station, 'First' buses operate No. 25 service. The bus stop is on your left when exiting the station, on the opposite side of the road (opposite the taxi rank). More details can be found on the First Group website. The No. 25 moves between Hanley Bus Station - Stoke Town Centre - Newcastle-under-Lyme - Keele University campus.
From Crewe bus station, 'D&G' buses (No. 85 service) to Newcastle-under-Lyme leaves from the stop to the right of the station entrance towards the roundabout. The service leaves at 5 minutes past the hour (Monday to Saturday), taking about 50 minutes, and stops in Keele village or Barnes Hall.
More information here: https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/howtofindus/