46 | FOREVER Keele
EVENTS AND ENGAGEMENT
ArtsKeele
Keele Hall
OPEN ALL YEAR
To learn about Keele history , take a self-guided heritage tour guide around our campus , enjoy the rich heritage of the Keele estate , and learn about the extraordinary legacy of the people who have lived , worked , and studied here . Self-guided heritage tour guides , and even a virtual tour of Keele Hall , are available at keele . ac . uk / heritage
Arboretum and cherry tree collection
OPEN ALL YEAR
In March 2012 , our collection of flowering cherries was awarded a National Collection status by Plant Heritage . The arboretum covers the whole of campus , so to see all the trees is a day ’ s visit . A Guided Walks leaflet can be collected from Keele Hall reception , or visit keele . ac . uk / arboretum to find out more .
Concerts
Concerts at Keele are back , and we have four post-Christmas events coming up this winter .
From folk to world music to classical guitar , we offer a vibrant and varied programme of visiting music performers . More details can be found here . keele . ac . uk / about / artskeele / whatson / music / keeleconcertssocietyevents
GAIA
During November , we were proud to co-host GAIA within the Keele University Chapel .
In partnership with Appetite , we welcomed the stunning artwork for three weeks , and hosted a series of workshops , events , activities and general viewing for staff , students , and members of the public to enjoy .
The installation by artist Luke Jerram creates a sense of the Overview Effect , which was first described by author Frank White in 1987 . Common features of the experience for astronauts are a feeling of awe for the planet , a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life , and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment .
The artwork measured six metres in diameter and features 120dpi detailed imagery of the Earth ’ s surface , compiled from NASA ’ s Visible Earth series . GAIA provided the opportunity to see our planet on this scale , floating in three-dimensions .
GAIA