Forever Keele

02/06/2026

Join us for Keele Day 2026!

Taking place on Saturday 27 June, Keele alumni, along with their families and friends, are warmly invited to return to campus for a joyful gathering of past, present, and future members of the Keele community.

Held annually, Keele Day offers alumni the chance to reconnect with the University, reflect on shared memories and look ahead to the future.

This year's event will coincide with the University's Undergraduate Open Day, creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere across campus.

Centred around the beautiful grounds of Keele Hall, the day will feature a wide range of activities - including live music, picnicking on the lawns, arts and crafts, a Keele Hall-themed escape room, a Postcards from the Past exhibition (featuring alumni submissions), and plenty of family friendly activities, with more to be announced.

We look forward to celebrating everything that makes the Keele community unique and hope you can join us!

Find out more at keele.ac.uk/keeleday.

Keele alumni, along with their families and friends, are warmly invited to return to campus to celebrate Keele Day on Saturday 27 June 2026 - a joyful gathering bringing together past, present and future members of the Keele community.

11/05/2026

We are delighted to announce that Carol Shanahan OBE has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Keele University 💚

A highly respected business and community leader, and Chair of Port Vale FC, Carol has made an extraordinary contribution to communities in our local area.

In 2018, Carol founded the Hubb Foundation to support children and families during school holidays. Now serving as a trustee and patron, the charity reached a remarkable milestone in 2024 - providing its one millionth free meal.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Carol also led the transformation of Port Vale into a vital community hub. Bringing together volunteers, businesses and charities, they coordinated the delivery of more than 350,000 meals to homes across Stoke-on-Trent.

Carol was awarded an honorary degree by Keele University in 2022 in recognition of her outstanding service to the community, and received an OBE in 2020 for services to the people of Stoke-on-Trent.

She becomes the sixth Chancellor in Keele’s history, and the first woman to hold the role since Princess Margaret, who served from 1962 to 1986.

As Chancellor, Carol will hold the University’s most senior honorary position, including presiding over graduation ceremonies and representing the University at key events.

Carol said: “I’m honoured beyond words. I’ve long admired the important role Keele University plays across the region and beyond, and its commitment to creating positive social impact and widening opportunity closely reflects the values that have guided my own work over many years.”

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23/04/2026

📷️✉️As part of the inaugural Festival of People, Planet & Place, the Sustainability and Alumni teams are creating a postcard-style exhibition celebrating the Keele of the past, and the threads that connect generations through shared places, experiences and community!

Here is just a small selection of the photos that have been shared by our alumni as snapshots of their time at Keele - moments that shaped them and their journey.

There’s still time to contribute!! We’ll be printing a selection of images to display at Keele Hall on Keele Day (27 June).

If you have a photograph that feels like a postcard from your time at Keele, please email it to [email protected].

21/04/2026

Join fellow Keele alumni for an evening of discussion, insight and connection at the British Library as we explore how Keele's legacy can help shape our future.

Hosted by Vice-Chancellor Professor Kevin Shakesheff, this special alumni-focused conversation will feature a panel of inspiring Keele graduates, with plenty of opportunity for audience input and networking.

📍 The Pigott Theatre, The Knowledge Centre, British Library, London
📅 Wednesday 6 May
🕖 7.00pm
Light refreshments provided
Guests welcome (please indicate in the booking form)

RSVP by 29 April👉 https://buff.ly/GaLzx1y

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of thoughtful conversation and reconnecting with the Keele community.

31/03/2026

20/03/2026

Professor Mamas Mamas saves lives. Not only does he treat some of the region’s sickest patients who have coronary heart disease, his research is changing the way in which cardiology procedures are being performed around the world 💚
➡️ keele.ac.uk/nhs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehKfTlIXuno

Professor Mamas Mamas saves lives. Not only does he treat some of the region’s sickest patients who have coronary heart disease, his research is changing the...

19/03/2026

Vice-Chancellor Professor Kevin Shakesheff and Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) Professor Antonius Raghubansie recently enjoyed a wonderful dinner with Keele alumni in Hong Kong, bringing together graduates from across the decades.

If you're based in Hong Kong and haven’t been receiving invitations to alumni events, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch at [email protected] so we can update your details.

16/03/2026

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Wishing the happiest of birthdays to Neil 'Nello' Baldwin, who celebrated turning 80 this weekend!

Here he is with alumnus and good friend Malcolm Clarke (Class of 1969) at his birthday party, where he was joined by many friends, including Keelites from across the decades!

It was 'Marvellous' for Keele to be a part of the celebrations 🎈🎪

16/03/2026

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Wishing the happiest of birthdays to Neil 'Nello' Baldwin, who celebrated turning 80 this weekend!

Here he is with alumnus and good friend Malcolm Clarke (Class of 1969) at his birthday party, where he was joined by many friends, including Keelites from across the decades!

It was wonderful for Keele to be a part of the celebrations 🎈🎪

05/03/2026

Our first ever Keele Giving Day has been a huge success, and we want to say a heartfelt ✨THANK YOU✨ to everyone in our alumni and supporter community who helped make it possible.

Together, you helped us raise £104,949 from 143 donations to support projects that will make a meaningful difference to students across the University.

We had a fantastic two-day celebration on campus, with student societies and sports clubs hosting challenges, performances from societies, and our Vice-Chancellor Professor Kevin Shakesheff taking on the rowing team. Therapy dogs, craft sessions, and our “I love Keele because…” board brought even more moments of joy and connection 🫶🏻

Thank you to everyone who donated, cheered us on, and shared such kind messages of support!