6 | FOREVER Keele
75TH ANNIVERSARY
Keele Day
Thousands of people gathered in the sunshine on Keele University ’ s campus on Saturday 29th June 2024 for the return of the annual Keele Day event .
The event is held every summer for alumni to celebrate Keele ’ s past , present and future role in the community , with this year ’ s event made even bigger and proving to be extra special in the University ’ s 75th anniversary year , as families enjoyed a huge programme of celebrations and activities held on campus . Alumni also took part in reunions around the globe , many of these events kindly hosted by fellow alumni .
Guests on campus enjoyed live music from bands made up of Keele alumni , arts , crafts and science sessions for both children and adults , and much more , including a chance to break out of a specially themed escape room at Keele Hall , and “ have a go ” sessions in sports and science , with staff from the University lending their expertise to help make the day a success .
Professor Trevor McMillan OBE , Vice-Chancellor of Keele University , thanked everyone who attended , saying : “ It was wonderful for me to see so many people enjoying the day as part of our 75th anniversary celebrations . Our beautiful campus is always open to the community , and it ’ s at its best and most vibrant when so many people come to enjoy everything Keele has to offer .
“ We were founded 75 years ago to have a positive impact on society through our teaching and research , and the event was the perfect way to celebrate that ongoing link with our community .”