Keele University is a campus-based public research university in Staffordshire, England, founded in 1949 and set on a 630-acre estate of parkland, woodland, and lakes that was once owned by the Sneyd family. Located just outside the market town of Newcastle-under-Lyme and close to Stoke-on-Trent, the university offers a strong sense of community within a distinctive rural setting. Keele is known for its broad, interdisciplinary approach to education and its commitment to making a positive difference in society through high-quality teaching and world-leading research that benefits individuals, communities, and society at large.

With around 15,000 students from diverse backgrounds studying foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes across areas such as medicine and health sciences, natural sciences, and social sciences, the university places a strong emphasis on employability, placements, and global opportunities. Recognised with a Gold rating in the UK’s Teaching Excellence Framework, Keele continues to grow in reputation and impact, focusing on adaptability and short- to medium-term strategic priorities to ensure long-term sustainability and success in a changing global environment.