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The rapidly growing field of esports needs a comprehensive and agreed governance framework to tackle “unhealthy” sponsorships to protect both players and fans, researchers have said.

Keele expertise and research has once again made headlines all over the world this year.

A new partnership between Keele University and a leading environmental consultancy group will strengthen the two organisations’ sustainability ambitions and create new opportunities for Keele staff and students.

New research led by Keele University and published in the journal BMC Medicine has shown that people with inflammatory arthritis currently using gabapentinoids are more likely to break their bones.

Keele University’s work to improve opportunities for students from backgrounds traditionally under-represented in higher education has been recognised in a prestigious national assessment.

A former Keele University student has made history by becoming the first female President of Namibia. 

There has been a great deal of debate in recent weeks about the future of universities and their value to society.

Keele has joined forces with other regional universities to tackle inequalities in maternal healthcare across the West Midlands.

New data from the Government and Universities UK has revealed that graduates in every region of the UK – including the West Midlands – earn at least a third more than their peers who do not go to university.

An international research team, including an astronomer at Keele University, have succeeded for the first time in taking a zoomed-in image of a dying star in a galaxy outside our own Milky Way.

Keele University’s nationally renowned collection of flowering cherry trees has reached a milestone with the planting of the 300th tree.

A new partnership between Keele University and a leading Cheshire college will create new opportunities for both students and college staff who are looking towards their future.

A professor of psychiatry from Keele University has been commended for his “highly innovative and international” research by an esteemed psychiatry organisation.

Keele University is supporting a project to boost business growth in Newcastle-under-Lyme. 

New facilities and upgrades across Keele University’s vibrant campus will be showcased at an upcoming Open Day for prospective applicants and their supporters this weekend.

Virtual reality is being used to help aspiring radiographers at Keele University learn how to use X-ray machines.

Researchers working to understand the prevalence of a virus that can severely damage the immune system of chickens have said that new strategies are needed to improve the control of the disease in the UK.

Keele Business School has ranked among the top 40 universities in the world for embedding sustainability in its MBA course in a global ranking of over 170 business schools worldwide.

Staff and apprentices on a masters-level apprenticeship at Keele University are celebrating after the programme received its second top accolade in eight months.

A range of new Business Management degrees have been launched at Keele Business School, offering students the chance to specialise in a variety of different areas.

More than 80 per cent of people who died by suicide within one year of being discharged from inpatient mental health care had been in recent contact with a GP, new research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration (GM PSRC) - and supported by Keele University - has found. 

A topping out ceremony has been held at the new Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Institute of Technology (IoT) to mark the structural completion of the scheme and the building reaching its highest point.

Keele University’s Science and Innovation Park has been named winner at a UK-wide awards ceremony.

Academics from the central Maghreb region of North Africa – encompassing Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia – and from across the UK were among the guests at a summit hosted at Keele University this week to present the findings of a major research project.

Researchers led by a Keele University scientist have said the world is experiencing the largest outbreak of Dengue virus in history, with a record number of cases reported in 2023.

Research on the public mourning after the Queen’s death offers new insights on how groups or crowds of people with a shared identity – in this case ‘Britishness’ – navigate periods of change and uncertainty.

Organisers of a film festival set up by Keele University students to showcase stories about the climate crisis have announced a brand new category for local filmmakers.

A community-digital currency for North Staffordshire has been officially launched in an event at Keele – with researchers at the University playing a key role in the project’s development.

The achievements of Black business owners in Staffordshire was celebrated at a prestigious ceremony at Keele University, held in honour of Black History Month.

Talented musicians from across the UK will be performing inside the Chapel at Keele University in a series of concerts.

An extensive trial into postnatal depression in South Asian women has found that tailored support can make a difference to their recovery.

A team led by a Keele University researcher has secured funding for a new study to make food crops more resilient to plant diseases, in a bid to improve global food security.

Scientists from Keele University are collaborating on a new study to help other researchers create, analyse and share biological designs for a variety of useful applications.

Students and graduates at Keele University have successfully supported 50 projects in the first 12 months of a Government-backed initiative, helping local businesses and organisations to unlock their potential, innovate, and grow.

Keele University has been ranked the 5th best place in England - and number one in the Midlands - to study medicine in the Guardian University Guide 2025.

Renowned novelist, academic and Nobel Prize in Literature winner, Abdulrazak Gurnah, will be giving a public reading from his work at Keele University.

Keele University is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Tasnim Munshi as the new Head of the School of Chemical and Physical Sciences. 

Research by Keele academics has been commended as part of an internationally-leading research hub working to make the UK a leader in sustainable bio-based manufacturing.

Staff and students from Keele University’s Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Clinic are helping to boost people's health and wellbeing in the local area with the launch of two new workshops.

Guests from a prestigious Malaysian university have visited North Staffordshire to officially sign a new partnership agreement to explore artificial intelligence and data science opportunities with Keele University.

The team behind a widening participation programme led by Keele University are celebrating after winning a prestigious award for their work with a local professional football club.

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.

Nursing at Keele has been ranked 2nd in England in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

Businesses and education leaders from across the West Midlands gathered at Keele University this week to officially launch a new initiative helping schools and colleges become more sustainable and resilient to climate change.

Keele University’s contributions to local regeneration and its work with businesses, public sector organisations and charities have been recognised in an assessment from a UK Government research body.

Support with accommodation, finances, and mental health and wellbeing are just some of the services available from a new student-facing service hub at Keele University.

Researchers at Keele University are embarking on a new study to help improve the early detection of ovarian cancer, which could benefit thousands of women every year.

Ten subject areas at Keele University have been ranked in the top 10 in England in the Guardian and Mail University Guides 2025, including Geography being ranked best in the UK, and Environmental Science second.

For the first time, new data reveals the full scope of the economic impact of the UK's higher education sector.

Two Keele University students have joined the New Vic Theatre to help the venue as it embarks on a series of environmental improvements to help reduce its energy usage and carbon footprint.

Postgraduate students at Keele University developing the next generations of medical technologies will be showcasing their work at an upcoming expo, with businesses in Staffordshire invited to get involved.

A hospital ward, GP surgery, operating theatre, and CT scanner are among the environments featured in a brand-new healthcare simulation suite at Keele University.

Keele experts are part of a new collaboration between the NHS, social care and academic institutions across the West Midlands, which will inspire registered healthcare, social work and public health workers to consider a range of research careers.

A lecturer from Keele University’s School of Medicine has received a prestigious national award for her efforts to empower students and improve accessibility in medical school teaching.

A chemistry lecturer from Keele University has been commended for her impact on teaching innovation and student outcomes with a prestigious national award.

Staff and students at Keele University have been shortlisted for three awards in a prestigious awards programme celebrating sustainability in higher and further education.

Film and Media Studies at Keele have been ranked among the best in the country for student positivity, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS).

Chemistry courses at Keele have been ranked among the best in the country for student positivity, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS).

The Business and Human Resource Management course at Keele has been ranked the best in the UK for student positivity, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS).

Mathematics courses at Keele have been ranked among the best in the country for student positivity, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS).

Geography courses at Keele have been ranked among the best in the country for student positivity, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS).    

Experts from across the world gathered at Keele Hall recently for a conference to help support women and girls affected by domestic violence.

Keele has been ranked among the best places in the country by students to study Midwifery after ranking in the UK Top 10 for student positivity in the latest National Student Survey (NSS).

Mental Health Nursing at Keele has been ranked among the best in the country for student positivity, according to the latest National Student Survey (NSS).

Keele researchers have identified large differences in poor health across the area, urging healthcare planners to be mindful of these inequalities people face in accessing healthcare.

Teams from Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe, Derby, Loughborough and Liverpool have taken part in an annual football tournament for refugees and asylum seekers at Keele University.

A Keele University student who has become the third generation in her family to qualify as a doctor says she is looking forward to ‘helping people and making a difference’.

A new study led by a Keele University research team has found that deaf toddlers fitted with cochlear implants interact with their parents just as well as their hearing peers.

Work is under way on Keele University's new teaching, learning and community space in the heart of Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre.

A Keele lecturer is staging a new play with a renowned local theatre highlighting the untold story of the women at the heart of the 1984 Miners’ Strike.

Social media and online communities can play a crucial role for owners searching for their stolen pets, researchers have revealed, both in physically tracking them down and as a source of comfort after their loss.

The minister charged with looking after scientific innovation in Sir Keir Starmer’s new Government has praised Keele University for its forward-thinking approach to sustainability and green technology.

Four subjects at Keele have been ranked among the Top 5 in the UK for student positivity in the 2024 National Student Survey (NSS), with a further four subjects ranked in the Top 10.

A student whose life was turned upside down overnight after a neurological disorder left her unable to walk has overcome the odds to graduate from university with first class honours.

An aspiring performer who turned to academia when she was forced to give up her dream of becoming a professional dancer after undergoing a major spine operation has been named Keele University's Student of the Year.

A study of more than 9,000 people who were in work before the pandemic has found that people with Long Covid are at three times higher risk of leaving employment compared to those without Covid symptoms.

Students from Keele’s School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering have put their skills into practice as they helped a local pharmacist deliver free blood pressure checks to the community.

Researchers have called for an international consensus to address not just job “quantity”, but job “quality” by providing “decent work” opportunities to create a thriving labour market in the UK and around the world.

Keele University’s Chancellor has been appointed to a leading role in the new Government as the minister in charge of the UK’s prisons.

Keele University marked its contribution to the health service in Staffordshire, Shropshire and beyond as it celebrated its 2,024th medical student to graduate.

The garden is being built as part of Keele’s 75th anniversary celebrations, and will serve as a lasting legacy of the anniversary year for visitors to the campus, and the entire university community, to enjoy.

The Vice-Chancellors of Keele and Staffordshire Universities have welcomed a new report highlighting the £176m economic benefits that first-year international students bring to the region.

Thousands of people gathered in the sunshine on Keele University’s campus this weekend for the return of the annual Keele Day event.

Keele signed a new partnership with a prominent university in Lithuania this week which will see both universities work together to create new opportunities for students.

Keele has been ranked among the Top 20 universities in the UK thanks to positive feedback from students.

An international research team including a Keele scientist have published new images of Westerlund 1 - one of the most massive star clusters in our galaxy.

Keele University has ranked among the top universities in the world for its efforts to tackle pressing global challenges in an esteemed international ranking.

A new Exercise Physiology laboratory has opened at Keele University to ensure students and researchers are at the forefront of sports and exercise science.

Students and researchers at Keele Business School will benefit from a new partnership with a world-renowned entrepreneur and thought leader specialising in the “purpose economy”.

Keele’s School of Medicine has been ranked as the top performing medical school in the UK in the latest Planetary Health Report Card, with Pharmacy and Physiotherapy also performing strongly.

Keele University has hosted senior leaders from its five partner colleges to celebrate joint collaborations over the past year, discuss future projects and strengthen relationships.

A new partnership will see Keele University work closely with Germany’s national aeronautics and space research centre on researching new materials and technologies for next generation aircrafts.

Residents in a Cheshire town are less worried about crime than they were 25 years ago and are now more concerned by the impact of potholes, failing infrastructure and unsafe parking on their daily lives, a new study led by Keele University has found.

Researchers at Keele University and Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust have started two new studies, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, to improve the treatment of pain in people with inflammatory arthritis.

A new course at Keele will give students hands-on experience and an in-depth knowledge of the crucial role science plays in sport and exercise.

Staff and students from Keele University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences have been providing round-the-clock care for assisted pilgrims from Birmingham Diocese making their annual spiritual journey to Lourdes.

Staff from Keele University’s Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) have thanked the thousands of volunteers who help make their pioneering healthcare research possible, as they took part in an international day of celebration this week.

After helping more than 1,000 schoolchildren become published authors through his day job, Richard Seymour decided to have a go at writing a book himself.

The stigma of Covid-19, racism, and discrimination in healthcare all impacted the ability of minority ethnic patients to access healthcare, according to a new study co-authored by Keele University.

A prison reformer, one of the UK's most experienced leaders in football, and a world-renowned human rights lawyer are among those being recognised for their positive contribution to society by Keele University.

Pet abduction is to become a specific criminal offence in England and Northern Ireland thanks to a campaign led by a Keele academic informed by their research.

A new report backed by Keele University research is encouraging police forces to change the way they talk about evidence of poor behaviour on the roads submitted by the public, by adopting the more accurate term ‘journey cam’, rather than ‘dash cam’.

New research from Keele University looking at how online hate speech can be tackled has been launched in Parliament, with researchers urging the Government and tech companies to introduce stricter measures to combat such content on social media.

Keele University is teaming up with a leading wildlife charity for a new project that will support communities to revive green spaces.

People across the West Midlands with a passion for sustainability and a desire to tackle the climate crisis are being urged to volunteer for a national climate education programme run by the Department for Education (DfE).

Keele expands partnership with Telford College

A psychologist from Keele University has received funding from the British Academy for a project to work with 20 early career researchers across Africa.

Keele University is hosting the latest event in a high-profile talk series addressing issues facing the UK and U.S. in domestic, transatlantic and global contexts.

All are welcome to come along to the free event on campus full of family activities, live music, food and drink, and much more.

A medical school which has been backed by Keele University since its inception has been granted a prestigious official status by the General Medical Council (GMC) in a seminal moment for the institution.

More than 45 of Keele's first ever graduates returned to campus for a reunion to mark the 75th anniversary of the University.

Keele researchers have found a link between patients prescribed gabapentinoids and a greater risk of ‘adverse events’ such as drug misuse, overdose, and major trauma such as a bone fracture or head injury.

Keele University is among a select group of universities and research institutes who are the first to pledge to make their research as sustainable as possible as part of a new national agreement.

Researchers led by a Keele scientist have studied the previously unknown flight mechanisms of a common crop pest, to learn more about their movements in a bid to improve food security and prevent the spread of disease.

A Keele Professor’s distinguished career in osteoarthritis research has been recognised with a prestigious award from an internationally renowned research society.

Appetite and ArtsKeele bring together a free event open to all that explores nature on our planet and beyond, taking place on Keele University campus across Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 April.

A researcher from Keele University has received funding to develop new ways to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases and viruses.

A Keele University professor has won a national award for her research to improve the care of people living with osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.

An esteemed general practitioner and medical educationalist has been appointed as the new Dean of Keele’s School of Medicine.

Keele University sits among prestigious company after ranking among the top 15 universities in England for combined excellence in both teaching and research in a new analysis.

Keele researchers are embarking on an important new study to investigate the challenges deprived communities face when accessing musculoskeletal (MSK) care.

The Office for Students (OfS) has awarded Keele University a significant share of £14 million to to expand and further develop its degree apprenticeship courses in more subject areas.

An international research team has discovered previously unknown deposits from an eighth century volcanic eruption in Santorini, which could have major implications for hazard planning around the world.

The psychology, business, and physical science of sport are among the subjects students will explore in a suite of exciting new sport courses being introduced at Keele University.

A Keele researcher has received funding for a project to improve the precision of gene editing technologies used to manage insects that spread disease.

A masters-level apprenticeship at Keele University has made history by being the first scheme of its kind to earn accreditation from the Royal Society of Chemistry.

A Keele PhD student has been honoured in a ceremony at Windsor Castle to celebrate his work in campaigning for environmental and social causes, and his extensive volunteering efforts.

A Keele University professor, who became one of the country's leading experts in her field after seeing an advert in a Job Centre window, has received an MBE from the Princess Royal.

An exhibition of 75 photographic portraits of people linked to Keele University’s past and present has been launched to celebrate the University’s 75th anniversary.

Crime scenes in a bar, post office, and domestic home are among the scenarios featured in a new simulation facility on Keele University’s campus.

Research from Keele University has been used to help launch a new tool to support people living with Long Covid.

A pioneering study led by a Keele scientist has demonstrated how a single cancer cell can be identified in a sample of blood, paving the way for more personalised and targeted treatments for cancer patients.

A Keele professor is to embark on a new study to help psychosis patients in Sri Lanka and Pakistan after receiving a prestigious global health professorship.

A Keele researcher has taken healthcare strategies pioneered in North Staffordshire to help those suffering from osteoarthritis in West Africa.

Researchers, medics and healthcare leaders from across the world were among the guests at a prestigious symposium held at Keele University this week.

Research by scientists at Keele University is featured in a new white paper published today that calls for more to be done to stop textile microfibres entering the UK’s waterways from washing laundry.

A researcher working on treatments and therapies for patients with a devastating degenerative condition has received backing from a prestigious charitable organisation.

A research team including Keele’s Dr Helen Wells have highlighted the dangers of hands-free mobile phone use to police, urging them not to recommend it as a “safe alternative” to motorists who are caught using their phones hand-held.

A traditional ground breaking ceremony has been held to mark the first official day of construction on the brand new Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire Institute of Technology backed by Keele University.

Keele University is encouraging its 2,000 staff to take an extra day off work to volunteer in their communities or with charities they support.

Keele has partnered with Staffordshire County Council in calling on the government to invest £3 million to create highly skilled jobs and better transport links along the A50/A500 route over the next three years.

Keele University researchers from across the humanities and social, physical, and environmental sciences have come together to establish a new doctoral scholarships programme to tackle the multiple challenges facing rural communities in modern Britain.

Keele University’s excellence in nursing has been recognised with shortlisting in four categories in the prestigious Student Nursing Times Awards.

A criminology student at Keele University is celebrating after becoming a published author.

A team of multi-disciplinary researchers and students from Keele University are set to play a key role in Green Football Weekend - a nationwide campaign which encourages fans, clubs and leagues to act on climate change.

Depression and loneliness can be prevented using structured telephone-based psychological care, delivered over eight weeks, according to new research.

Keele University is to create a new purpose-built insect research laboratory on its campus – where scientists will carry out vital research to tackle the spread of deadly diseases and reduce crop losses to pests in the UK and across the globe.

Future heart attacks could be better prevented in people visiting their GP with unexplained chest pain, after researchers developed the clearest picture yet of the factors that put them at higher risk.

Keele University has received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to develop new technologies to support global efforts to control and eliminate malaria.

Researchers at Keele University are carrying out what is thought to be the first study to examine brain activity in babies born with hearing loss as they develop early cognitive skills.