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Keele University: A Legacy of Excellence and Innovation

Discover the transformative journey of Keele University from its founding in 1949 to becoming a top-ranking institution globally. Explore its rich history, unique campus community, and commitment to sustainable education and research.

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Keele University: A Legacy of Excellence and Innovation

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  1. Forever: Keele www.keele.ac.uk/alumni John Easom Emma Gregory Alumni and Development

  2. By the Numbers – Buy the Numbers • Q: How many Universities are there in the UK? • A: Lots but we are among the best… and we can prove it… • 29th in latest Sunday Times Survey (up from 32nd, 35th, 40th…) • Top 5 for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) • In the Top 50 of the World’s Young Universities (under 50) • In the Top 400 of all World Universities • 3rd In England for Graduate Employment • 85% of research world class or of international importance • 94% graduate employability – 3rd in England for major universities • Students from 120 countries worldwide

  3. Our first visit... and our first day… have a massive impact!

  4. And so does our last day... and every day in between

  5. Student Ambassadors are a key factor in helping people to make the right choice, but.... What is Keele and Why is Keele?

  6. What is Keele? A Historic Place! The University College of North Staffordshirewas founded 1949, and opened in 1950 … founded by Lord A D Lindsay of Birker, Christian socialist, educationalist, politician and visionary Forest of Light: “Search for truth in the company of friends” Royal Charter 1962 – University of Keele The first post-war New University – the 20th in the UK A “one-off” (unaligned) and the prototype of the modern “green-field campus university” emulated by many in the 1960s A radical educational breakthrough in inter-disciplinary study, collegiality and community “The Keele Experiment”

  7. What is Keele? A Different Place! In 1950 157 students arrived at the UK’s largest campus Fewer than 1,000 students on campus until the first wave of expansion in the early 1960’s; in the 1970’s still fewer than 2,000 students; until the early 1990’s still fewer than 3,000 students; the big expansion began in 1995; we now have 7,500+ full-time students and 9,500 in total We are near peak capacity of about 10,000, substantially over-subscribed and getting more and more popular A comparatively small/medium-sized university in numbers But a big university in terms of history, impact and reputation Are we the UK’s favourite University?

  8. What is Keele? A Different Way! Exceptionally high on-campus residence Always one of the smaller major UK universities The original Foundation Year 1950 to 1993 gave an introductory year across all disciplines A high percentage of undergraduates study dual honours with the most extensive combinations in the UK The need to “create” our community and social life here in the Bubble means that we gain lifelong friendships Our green campus is precious – in all meanings of the word “green”

  9. Keele’s Strategic Map 2012-2015 • Keele Vision: “Keele will continue to be one of the UK’s leading campus-based university communities” We have six Strategic Aims

  10. To be a broad-based university of about 10,000 students, recognised internationally for excellence in education and research • To provide the highest quality experience to a diverse student body • To deliver international excellence and impact in focused areas of research

  11. To contribute positively to the society, economy, culture and health of the communities we serve through our research, education and enterprise • To develop an environmentally aware and sustainable outward-facing campus community • To manage and develop resources effectively to ensure the university's sustainability and development

  12. What is Keele? Keele is for Life! CAMPUS COMMUNITY FLEXIBLE STUDY We become FOREVER: KEELE

  13. Keele Oral History Project – Our Tribe! http://www.keele.ac.uk/alumni/alumni_kohp.htm Some of our Myths and Legends Sam and the SA Scholarships Keele Swans & Cygnets Fresher's Gate& Frank Godfer HallKeele's Dragon The Free Republic of Keele Keele’s “University Challenge” A Lost Dandelion Clock Levitation & Demons Hollywood at Madeley Early Pranks Heraldry & Colours Finding the AU Bell The Leader of the Pack Scandal The 1960s RAG Record The “Incident” on the Lawn Spies for Peace PLUS A Brief History of the Sneyd family, the Keele Estate, the University College of North Staffordshire and Keele University, Seven Decades of Change and many more to come….

  14. The Declaration of Independence of the Free Republic of Keele Feb 1981

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