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Keele University

Newcastle-under-Lyme

  • Location: Town, Rural

Student life

Our Students’ Union is consistently ranked highly in the National Student Survey and NUS Best Bar None Awards, and has hosted big names including Stormzy, Ed Sheeran and Snoop Dogg.

Keele SU has also been awarded for incorporating the UN Global Goals for Sustainable Development (Global Goals Teach In Students’ Union Winner 2021).

We have over 120 clubs and societies for students to choose from. Whether you want to do a competitive sport or take up a new hobby; clubs and societies are a great way to develop as an individual, grow your confidence and meet life-long friends.

We support every student at Keele. Our Student Experience and Support team offer one-to-one support and can help you access any additional support you might need including financial guidance, support for disabilities, specific learning difficulties and long-term health conditions, wellbeing support and counselling, or access our chaplaincy and faith services.

What's it like to live in West Midlands?
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The West Midlands is made up of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire. Its main cities are Birmingham, Coventry, and Wolverhampton.

It’s the most diverse part of the country behind London, with a proud multicultural history, from the birth of Two-Tone music in Coventry – a combination of Caribbean ska and English punk – to the Balti curry, courtesy of Birmingham’s Pakistani community.

Once the heart of heavy industry and manufacturing, and the inspiration for Peaky Blinders, Birmingham is one of the youngest cities in Europe, with over 40% under 25 years old.

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What's it like to live in Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme?
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A hive of lively towns in Staffordshire, steeped in both history and student life – playing host to Keele University and Staffordshire University.

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Campus and facilities

Located in the Staffordshire countryside, but within easy reach of the bustling town of Newcastle-under-Lyme, and the vibrant city of Stoke-on-Trent, Keele offers the best of both worlds: a close-knit campus community and an exciting local area to explore. Discover a variety of restaurants, cafes, bars, shops and entertainment venues all on your doorstep. Jump on the train and we’re less than an hour away from both Manchester and Birmingham.

Our campus accommodation has over 2,800 bedrooms, all within a short walk of central teaching spaces, shops, and food and drink venues. Our Residence Life team supports students who live in campus halls of residence, ensuring a community where students can relax, have fun, and feel connected, safe and secure. We offer guaranteed accommodation on campus for September entry undergraduate applicants who make Keele their firm choice, and who apply for accommodation by the deadline date (Terms and conditions apply).

Course locations

Main Site

Keele University, Keele, ST5 5BG

Main Site

Keele, ST5 5BG

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, Staffordshire, ST4 6QG

Keele Campus

Keele University, Keele, ST5 5BG

Guy Hilton Research Centre, University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust

Thornburrow Drive, Hartshill, Stoke on Trent, ST4 7QB

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  • Zartasha

    Keele University
    Psychology
    My name is Zartasha and I study neuroscience and psychology and Keele. I previously studied Biology, chemistry and psychology and A- levels and I aspire to be a clinical neuropsychologist. In my free time I like to watch sports and movies and spend time with my friends and with nature

  • Isabel

    Keele University
    Medicine
    Second year medical student from Stoke On Trent. I love listening to music and hanging out with friends. Specialities I’m interested in include A&E, obs and gynae, paediatrics, and exercise medicine. Also interested in widening participation in medicine, as I was a widening participation student myself. I love football and support Manchester United. I’m happy to answer any questions about medicine, keele or the local area so drop me a message :)

  • Tobi

    Keele University
    Neuroscience
    I currently study Neuroscience and Psychology and I hope to go into a career in research, studying neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's Disease.

  • Melik

    Keele University
    Politics, International Relations & Philosophy
    Hi, My name is Melik! I am a current 3rd/Final Year Politics student at Keele University. I've been with Keele since 2021 and have worked with lots of different teams and groups across the University. Currently, I am a Senior Student Ambassador, A Resident Adviser within our Halls of Residence and I have previously worked at our local Student's Union-run Co-Operative shop. I am a part of Student Services volunteer programmes and I join in with Society events every so often. I am also a Student Voice Representative for Politics as a course. When I finish my degree I intend on going into the Civil Service and/or Politics proper!

  • Sowmya

    Keele University
    Medicine
    Hello ! My name is Sowmya, I am a final year Medical Student, with an intercalation in Anatomy. My hobbies include, drawing, digital art, teaching and content creation!

  • Balamrit

    Keele University
    Medicine
    Hi 👋 My name is Balamrit and I am a final year medical student with an intercalated MPhil. My academic interests are clinical research, medical education and health technology. Aside from medicine, I enjoy sports, graphic design and music!

  • Mallika

    Keele University
    Psychology and Criminology
    Hi, I'm Mallika and I am currently doing a placement year before I go into my final year as a Psychology and Criminology student. In my spare time, I enjoy listening to music, going to the cinema and spending time with friends.

  • Becka

    Keele University
    English & Creative Writing
    Hey, I'm Becka! 🌷 I recently graduated from Keele with a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing and am now an MA Creative Writing student here. I love all things art, from writing to drawing to fashion and self-expression. I also spend a lot of time playing video games, eating food and taking pictures of my cat (my phone storage is nearly full). I've taken electives in philosophy, psychology, media studies and sociology, and live off-campus. In the future I hope to live in a remote forest treehouse (with a good wi-fi signal). Feel free to ask me any questions about uni! 🦋

  • Ellan

    Keele University
    Politics, International Relations & Philosophy
    Hey, I’m Ellan. I’m a politics students who’s hoping to go to working in the field in the future. In my free time I watch a lot of movies and hang out with my friends. I’m also looking forwards to going on a year abroad next year as well!