Keele University has been awarded the highest rating for the quality of its educational offer in an important national assessment of all higher education institutions in England.
Read articleThe spectacular explosion of the mine at Hawthorn Ridge – a fortified German front-line position in the First World War – marked the start of the Battle of the Somme, and remains one of the best-known pieces of film from the whole conflict.
Read articleA Keele University professor has been awarded an MBE for her contribution to society’s understanding of ageing – after an advert in a Job Centre window led to her becoming one of the country’s leading experts in the field.
Read articleKeele expertise, research, and news has once again made headlines all over the world this year.
Read articleTwo students on Keele’s Environmental Sustainability and Green Technology MSc have worked closely with a local professional football club to help improve their energy consumption performance and enhance biodiversity around their stadium.
Read articleAn independent report exploring the potential causes of racial and ethnic disparities in the use of Taser by police officers in England and Wales has been published today.
Read articleA Stoke-on-Trent arts organisation, backed and supported by Keele University, has received an £850,000 funding boost for cultural activities and events in the city.
Read articleAcademics from Keele’s Astrophysics Research Centre have secured almost £1.5m combined for three new studies.
Read articleLilaConnect has relocated to a new office on Keele University’s Science and Innovation Park.
Read articleMany Keele academics do more than just teach.
Read articleKeele University has been highly commended in two categories at the UK and Ireland 2023 Green Gown Awards.
Read articleThe partnership work between Keele University, the NHS and local health and social care providers was celebrated at the inaugural Keele Health and Care Partnership Awards this week.
Read articleA tool designed by Keele researchers to improve care for patients with low back pain has been estimated to have generated more than £226 for every £1 spent on implementing it.
Read articleStudents at Keele University will be among a select group in the UK to study on a specially designed module approved and co-delivered by the Houses of Parliament.
Read articleConcentric Solutions, a high-growth technology consulting company, has become the first to move into Keele University’s newest Innovation Centre after relocating its head office from London to Staffordshire.
Read articleA new exhibition at Keele University capturing the spirit of the punk movement has been officially opened by a former member of the Sex Pistols.
Read articleA consortium of universities including Keele is set to receive more than £20m for funding and training for postgraduate students in the social sciences.
Read articleKeele criminologist Dr Helen Wells will be working alongside the UK Home Office to study how rising numbers of connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) will impact policing in the UK.
Read articleA Keele University Professor has received her OBE for her dedication to patients and her extensive healthcare research in a special ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
Read articleA former police officer with more than three decades of experience, including senior leadership roles in counter-terrorism, organised crime and homicide, has been appointed as a Professor of Practice by the Keele Policing Academic Collaboration (KPAC) to support their ongoing research.
Read articleChanges in how textiles and clothes are designed, traded and manufactured are needed on a global scale to tackle microfibre pollution in rivers and oceans, researchers have said.
Read articleThe Dean of Keele’s School of Medicine has been appointed to lead the Faculty and join the University’s senior leadership team as the new Executive Dean for Medicine and Health Sciences.
Read articleKeele University’s new Digital Society Institute, housed inside the new Innovation Centre 7 building on the Keele campus, was officially launched today with an event on campus.
Read articleThe success and ingenuity of organisations from across Staffordshire and beyond has been celebrated at this year’s Breaking the Mould awards.
Read articleA special ceremony has been held in China to welcome the first cohort of students studying at the new Keele University and Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CDUTCM) Joint Education Institute.
Read articleKeele University’s Forensic Science programme has been ranked among the best in the UK in a prestigious national ranking.
Read articleFire and rescue service staff could help healthcare providers reach more patients in need by including early detection of mental ill health in older adults as part of their routine Home Fire Safety Visits, researchers have said.
Read articleResearchers from the Universities of Keele and Manchester have identified the early signs that can indicate bipolar disorder.
Read articleStudents, lecturers, and partners from a variety of cultures and backgrounds came together this week to celebrate the first anniversary of the Keele University International College.
Read articleResearchers from Keele University have found that analgesic medicines - commonly known as “painkillers” - are widely prescribed to people with inflammatory arthritis across England despite little research evidence that they improve pain for these patients.
Read articleA senior leader from Keele University was among a small group selected to attend a recent event in China to strengthen academic relations with the UK.
Read articleKeele has formed an exciting new partnership with a leading further education college in Shropshire.
Read articleKeele University has been ranked among the best in the UK to study Medicine in a prestigious national university guide.
Read articleKeele University researchers are launching a new study which will explore the experiences of higher education students in the UK who have fled humanitarian crises in their home countries.
Read articleA plaque honouring the first Japanese student at Keele has been unveiled on the University’s campus by her daughter.
Read articleA tenant of Keele University Science and Innovation Park has secured major Government funding to provide a mobile energy advice service to help households across the Midlands.
Read articleA new 24-hour veterinary teaching hospital is set to open at Keele University this autumn.
Read articleKeele University has ranked in the top 10 UK universities to study Geography in a prestigious national ranking.
Read articleKeele University has ranked in the top 10 UK universities to study International Relations in a prestigious national ranking.
Read articleKeele has been ranked among the top 3 universities in the UK to study Radiography in a national newspaper’s prestigious university rankings.
Read articleA Finance director with over two decades of experience in higher education has been appointed to Keele University’s senior leadership team.
Read articleKeele has climbed into the top 10 places in the UK to study Nursing in a prestigious national newspaper’s university ranking.
Read articleKeele University has performed strongly for the third year in a row in the third Knowledge Exchange Framework - a national assessment of its contribution to local growth and regeneration.
Read articleDr Melissa Bowerman has received a prestigious grant to improve our understanding of a rare developmental disorder.
Read articleA Post Office service has returned to Keele University’s campus in a move that will benefit students, staff, and the wider local community.
Read articleA renowned veterinary scientist with an outstanding career in scientific research and leadership has been appointed to lead Keele’s Faculty of Natural Sciences.
Read articleA technician from Keele’s School of Medicine has been shortlisted for a prestigious Times Higher Education award.
Read articleNew research led by Keele University has found that obesity-related cardiovascular disease deaths tripled between 1999 and 2020 in the United States.
Read articleBooks in the library at one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions have been brought to life for hundreds of thousands of visitors – thanks to work by Keele University students.
Read articleA researcher from Keele University Business School was recently invited to a prestigious reception by the Irish Ambassador to take part in a discussion panel and launch her latest book.
Read articleKeele is working with Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council for two new projects which will provide enormous benefits to the local area.
Read articleKeele’s environmental and earth science related degrees have ranked among the UK’s best for student positivity in a prestigious national ranking.
Read articleMedicine, midwifery, and children’s nursing courses at Keele have been ranked in the UK top 10 for student positivity in the 2023 National Student Survey (NSS).
Read articleCreative courses at Keele University have been ranked among the best in the country for student positivity in a prestigious national ranking.
Read articleSix Keele subjects have been ranked in the UK Top 10 for student positivity in the 2023 National Student Survey (NSS).
Read articleThe Head of Keele’s School of Life Sciences has received a prestigious fellowship to honour her outstanding research.
Read articleResearchers from Keele University have developed a machine learning technique that helps astronomers better estimate the ages of stars.
Read articleKeele is moving onto the high street - in an exciting new development that will create a gateway where residents, community groups and businesses can tap into the world of expertise at the University.
Read articleA team of researchers from the Universities of Keele, Surrey and Birmingham have published the first set guidance specifically for NHS workers following a colleague death by suicide in the UK.
Read articleKeele's Dr Tracy Nevatte, Director of Research Strategy Delivery, recently won a coveted place on Santander's prestigious W50 programme.
Read articleA programme spearheaded by Keele University to help vulnerable and disadvantaged communities navigate the complex court system has helped over 6,000 people across the UK gain access to justice.
Read articleKeele’s annual summer graduation week has been hailed a huge success with around 10,000 people visiting campus throughout the week.
Read articleNina Collins has faced more obstacles than most in her journey to graduate from university.
Read articleA mother-of-three who spent her childhood in care has achieved her lifelong dream of graduating from university.
Read articleMedical student Harriet Scott has been announced as the winner of Keele University’s Neil and Gina Smith Student of the Year award for 2023.
Read articleKeele University’s Forensic Science programme has been ranked among the UK’s best for the second year running.
Read articleRadiography (Diagnostic Imaging) at Keele University has once again been ranked among the Top 10 in the UK in this year’s Complete University Guide.
Read articleA new course launched at Keele will put students in a prime position for a career in the ever-expanding renewable energy sector.
Read articleThe recently published NHS Plan outlines the case for a long-term strategy to ensure the NHS has appropriate levels of staffing to meet health needs of the future, focusing on three areas of Train Retain and Reform.
Read articleResearchers at Keele University have teamed up with a local theatre to study how much “pedal power” it takes to power a theatre.
Read articleOfsted inspectors have given Keele an overall judgment of “Good” for its apprenticeship and skills provision following a full inspection in June this year, with Keele’s skills bootcamps receiving the top rating of “Outstanding”.
Read articleKeele University has marked the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service by lighting up the campus in tribute.
Read articleKeele has showcased its sector-leading work in sustainability and green technology this week as it welcomed a delegation from the Department for Business and Trade.
Read articleResearchers from across the fields of health, policing, psychology and criminal law are combining their expertise to help women and girls suffering from violence and abuse.
Read articlePatients with musculoskeletal pain were more likely to receive strong painkillers including opioids during a consultation with their GP during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown periods, compared to consultations happening immediately before and after the height of the pandemic.
Read articleScientists led by Keele University have conducted the first ever 3D simulation of a star’s entire evolutionary phase thanks to new simulation technologies.
Read articleExperts from Keele University have partnered with The Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust in a move that will develop student opportunities and open doors for new research into 300 years of industrialisation.
Read articleKeele University’s School of Medicine has been ranked as the top performing medical school globally in the latest Planetary Health Report Card – and first in the UK for the third year running.
Read articleTech companies like Amazon and Apple must cater for a more diverse range of accents when designing algorithms for virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri, researchers have said.
Read articleA professor who played a key role in the response to the Covid pandemic in the UK’s Overseas Territories has said he is "deeply honoured" to receive a prestigious award in recognition for his work.
Read articleA Keele University Professor has received an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for her dedication to patients and her extensive healthcare research.
Read articleA virologist from Keele University has received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the inaugural King’s Birthday Honours list for services to public communication during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Read articleA Keele University researcher has won the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Inspirational Member Award in recognition of her work as a volunteer.
Read articleIn our latest episode of “The Keele Podcast”, Professor Ian Cumming OBE from Keele’s Medical School talks us through his role as UK Ambassador for Health of Overseas Territories; his work coordinating the Covid-19 response abroad; and the future of global healthcare.
Read articleIn the run-up to the May elections, it was common to hear complaints about the state of our roads, the growing inadequacies of local public services, and how little we seem to get for our council tax.
Read articleA football tournament for refugees and asylum seekers returned to Keele’s campus today - double the size of last year's debut event.
Read articleA Keele University researcher is lending his expertise to a new AI creative agency being launched by one of the UK’s leading advertising companies.
Read articleA collaboration between Keele University and higher education partners in Morocco was celebrated at a recent event hosted by the UK Government at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Read articleHonorary degrees will be awarded to three individuals to commend their immense achievements in the fields of history, social inclusion, and academic research.
Read articleDelays for patients awaiting a diagnosis of an inflammatory arthritis, caused by changes in practice during the Covid pandemic, could have a negative impact on their symptoms and longer-term outlook, new research has found.
Read articleNew research by a Keele historian will look at changes in the way Britain has commemorated its military campaigns as society itself has evolved.
Read articleKeele University’s Events and Conferencing team have been awarded a ‘Green Meetings Gold Accreditation’ praising their commitment to sustainability.
Read articleA new Joint Education Institute between Keele and a leading Chinese university has been approved.
Read articleHealthcare experts from Keele University are exploring the number of years that people with musculoskeletal conditions, such as back pain and osteoarthritis, can stay healthy while they're in work.
Read articleNHS professionals across the country are benefiting from new interactive training simulations that have been developed with academics at Keele University.
Read articleKeele University was established in 1949 with a very clear remit to support the communities in North Staffordshire and beyond. As we move towards our 75th anniversary next year we have been reflecting on how we continue to have an impact in the city and region.
Read articleOfficials from the Japanese Embassy have planted a cherry tree within the grounds of Keele University – adding to the campus’s nationally-renowned collection of flowering cherries.
Read articleAn international film festival raising awareness of the climate crisis is being held at Keele University and in Hanley this week.
Read articleA new report, published by independent economists Hatch, has revealed that Keele University contributes around half a billion pounds in gross value added (GVA) to the West Midlands economy each year, with nearly three quarters of this (£345m) in the Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire area.
Read articlePatients who suffer from debilitating joint pain following a tropical viral infection are set to benefit from new Keele University research.
Read articleMidlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) has been awarded University Trust status by Keele University in a move that will help patients, students, and colleagues in local communities.
Read articleKeele University is one of eight research-intensive universities in the Midlands to establish a new investment company to accelerate the commercialisation of university spinouts and early-stage IP-rich businesses in the region.
Read articleKeele University has seen off competition from across the UK to win a prestigious Green Energy Award for its groundbreaking Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND) and Low Carbon Energy Generation Park.
Read articleKeele University has secured funding to increase diversity in artificial intelligence and data science courses through a series of postgraduate scholarships.
Read articleA team of researchers are leading a new study to help physically disabled women gain better access to cervical screening, in a bid to reduce cervical cancer.
Read articleI’m writing this in a café in Toulouse, which is lovely, but only relevant when I tell you it’s because the Harper & Keele Vet School (HKVS) is very proud sponsor at the Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine conference here this week.
Read articleNow March is here, you may be able to see the first signs of spring.
Read articleA new veterinary school building has been officially opened at Keele University.
Read articleA new Institute of Technology (IoT) in Staffordshire bringing together academia, industry, and employers has taken a major step forward with planning permission being formally granted.
Read articleKeele’s Vice-Chancellor has been officially presented with an OBE by His Majesty the King honouring his extensive work in higher education.
Read articleProfessor Krysia Dziedzic has had her Senior Investigator status renewed by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Read articleStudents in Singapore will now be able to gain Keele University degrees following the signing of a formal partnership.
Read articleA programme which helps teenagers from under-represented groups to pursue careers in medicine has been shortlisted for two awards.
Read articleKeele University has joined forces with Kansai University of International Studies (KUIS), based in Japan, in a move that will boost opportunities for students.
Read articleWhen I met Randal Keynes, the distinguished conservationist, more than a decade ago, I didn’t have to explain.
Read articleKeele University has been named as a “preferred partner” in a scholarship scheme supporting British Muslim students into Higher Education.
Read articleKeele has appointed its first ever Pro Vice-Chancellor for International to its senior leadership team to further strengthen its international outlook.
Read articleNursing is the largest, the most diverse, and one of the most respected of all the health care professions, with millions of registered nurses worldwide.
Read articleAn independent panel report into the chaotic scenes at the 2022 Champions League Final, co-authored by a Keele University Professor, has found that supporters were not responsible for crowd problems before and after the match.
Read articleKeele University is one of just two UK universities and colleges to achieve the highest tier possible in a scheme designed to encourage biodiversity on university campuses.
Read articleThe reclassification of two prescription drugs as class C controlled substances, following concerns about people misusing and becoming addicted to them, had a ‘limited’ immediate impact according to a new study.
Read articleTrainee paramedics at Keele University are putting their life-saving training into practice thanks to a new, bespoke training vehicle.
Read articleScientists at Keele University have been awarded funding from The British Heart Foundation (BHF) to help patients suffering from a debilitating brain disorder.
Read articleNew research has found that almost three quarters of parents would support a chickenpox vaccine being added to the childhood vaccination schedule.
Read articleLocal technology business is aiming to extend the life of more than 100,000 mobile devices every year, thanks to collaborative work undertaken with Keele University.
Read articleAnyone who works with young people across North Staffordshire and south Cheshire - or indeed has children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbours and so on - will know that they are amongst the most creative and bright children in the country
Read articleStudents from Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) have marked the Lunar New Year at Keele University.
Read articleResearchers have called for greater cooperation between human, animal, and environmental health organisations, to better prepare us for future pandemics.
Read articleA distinguished crossbench peer from the House of Lords has received an honorary degree from Keele University at this year’s winter graduation ceremonies.
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