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Our 600 acre campus is home to our accommodation , lots of restaurants and cafés , the Students ’ Union , a health centre and all teaching ( except for some medicine and health courses ).
Student Union ( SU ) Keele University Students ’ Union ( KeeleSU ) is at the heart of campus life . Run by elected student officers , it aims to deliver the very best in support , representation and student experience . It also offers students a place to meet , study , eat and shop and consistently ranks highly for the breadth of events , entertainment and opportunities it offers . As a postgraduate student at Keele University , you have access to all of our services and entertainment . We have many opportunities for you to get involved through our societies , clubs and volunteering .
Study We have two libraries : one on campus , open 24 / 7 during semesters ( keele . ac . uk / library ) and the other at the Royal Stoke University Hospital ( keele . ac . uk / healthlibrary ) for our healthcare students . Both offer free Wi-Fi and a choice of study spaces .
Culture / ArtsKeele ArtsKeele hosts a calendar of exciting public events throughout the year ranging from exhibitions in our own gallery , a full and varied music programme , public lectures , live poetry readings , and a range of art and archives collections . keele . ac . uk / artskeele
Faith and Worship We are proud of our campus diversity and therefore aim to support you in your worship whatever your religion , faith , belief or background . There are many opportunities to practice faith at Keele . Keele Chapel is central to the campus and provides a focus for worship from many Christian denominations . The Islamic Centre offers space for Muslim prayer . There is a variety of vibrant religious groups and societies as well as space for meditation , quiet reflection or prayer . The Chaplaincy service is available to people of all faiths and none and offers pastoral , as well as spiritual support .
Transport A regular bus service operates between the campus and Stokeon-Trent via Newcastle . Several other bus operators travel to and from Keele as well . The main route allows students to travel to and from the hospital . The nearest mainline railway stations are Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe . Both are accessible by bus . Manchester and Birmingham international airports are both accessible by train from Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe .
Nursery For those students who have young children , we offer a Day Nursery that is situated on campus and is registered with Staffordshire Social Services and Ofsted . The purpose built state of the art facilities are set within their own secure grounds on campus and offer a rich and stimulating learning environment in which children are safe , happy and cared for . The nursery has 35 members of staff , with places for up to 128 children ranging from three months to five years . Our sessions include morning , afternoon and additional hours , from Monday to Friday . keele . ac . uk / nursery
Schools For those with children of school age , there are four primary schools within a mile of Keele and three secondary schools within three miles , all accessible by bus from campus . There are also two private schools closeby . gov . uk / find-school-in-england
Sport Promoting a healthy lifestyle is a key objective for Keele . Between studies we want to provide our students with a range of activities to enjoy and participate in . Our excellent range of sports facilities both indoor and outdoor , along with our well-equipped fitness centre provides a variety of opportunities , for performance and school sport .
We offer something for every interest and need . The University Athletic Union also offers 35 sports clubs for fun and for competition . keele . ac . uk / sport
Careers & Employability The Careers and Employability team are here to help you to explore the options you have after your postgraduate study . Through specialist workshops and one to one careers guidance you will have access to all the help you need to develop your career plans .
We can help you to produce an effective CV , prepare quality applications as well as support to perform well in psychometric tests and interviews . keele . ac . uk