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Uni Life in Keele

Keele student life is stuffed with opportunities. Armed with a close-knit community, Keele University can offer students a sense of belonging. With a large rural campus, you won’t be a stranger to green spaces here, and you’ll be on the doorstep of neighbouring towns, along with Newcastle-under-Lyme, Silverdale, and the bigger Stoke-on-Trent, which always has something going on.

When you’re not busy exploring the surrounding green spaces, you can take the weekend to enjoy one of the SU’s many events or society activities, grab a bite to eat, or catch a show at the close-by New Vic Theatre.

Key reasons to study in Keele

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    Day trips

    If you fancy venturing off campus, there are day trips by the dozen here. Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stoke-on-Trent are the most popular towns to visit, complete with bustling high streets, pubs, and cafés. If you’re seeking adventure, Alton Towers is only half an hour away (don’t forget to use your student discount!).

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    Cheap eats

    There’s a whole bunch of cheap eats on campus, so you don’t have to venture far. The Squirrel is fab if you love proper pub grub, while the weekly Students’ Union Food Market features food from all over. There are also cheap and cheerful places to grab a coffee, so you’ll never have to go without your caffeine fix! 

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    Affordability

    One of the best things about student life in Keele is its affordability. You should get more bang for your buck here when it comes to accommodation, trips to the pub, and getting stuck into activities. Your budget will thank you!

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    Getting about

    You won’t be short of public transport here. Keele connects directly with Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme via bus routes, and Stoke and Crewe’s train stations can get you to major cities like London and Manchester on a direct line.

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    Sense of community

    With such a tight-knit community and campus, you’re bound to feel right at home in what is often known as the ‘Keele Bubble’. There’s also plenty of societies to explore here, with more than 150 groups spanning across academic interests, sports, and other hobbies.

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    Green spaces

    If you’re an outdoorsy type, you’ll love Keele Uni’s 600-acre green campus. The grounds are littered with scenic woodland trails and plants, whilst the university astronomy team hosts stargazing nights at the observatory. And did we mention the Peak District is only a 50-minute bus or train away?

One of the best things about student life at Keele is its affordability. You should get more bang for your buck here when it comes to accommodation, trips to the pub, and getting stuck into activities.

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Universities in Keele

University of Keele

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Founded in 1949, the University of Keele is one of the largest campus-based universities in the UK. This institution is highly regarded, with strengths in areas like medicine and health sciences, and fantastic employability levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Keele student life can be as exciting as you want it to be. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved on campus in the SU, and venturing out to neighbouring towns is highly accessible.

Whilst smaller than cities like Newcastle and Birmingham, you can still have a decent night out here. The Keele SU is the heart of the action, with themed club nights and the Squirrel Bar to sort you out for a tipple.

Aside from the campus itself, you may find students residing in the nearby Newcastle-under-Lyme and Silverdale.

Aside from the uni library, Chapters Café and Central Café are great campus options for grabbing a coffee and a snack whilst you hit the books.

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