8 | FOREVER Keele
75TH ANNIVERSARY
75 Faces Exhibition
People make places , and places make people . To celebrate the University ’ s 75th anniversary , an exhibition of 75 photographic portraits of people linked to Keele University ’ s past and present , and who have made an impact on the world around them , has been launched .
It would not be possible to feature everyone who has made Keele what it is today – Keele has an amazing history that belongs to us all – but the photographs aim to reflect a broad cross-section of the Keele community , from people who laid the foundations for the University in 1949 , to pioneering academics who put Keele on the map , staff working behind the scenes , and former students .
Among those featured include civil rights barrister Michael Mansfield KC , who studied at Keele in the 1960s ; ‘ much-loved ’ catering manager Elizabeth ‘ Betty ’ Breeze ; and TV presenter AJ Odudu , who graduated in 2009 .
On being featured in the exhibition , Mr Mansfield KC , who has worked on landmark legal cases including Grenfell Tower , Stephen Lawrence , and the Hillsborough disaster , said : “ Keele has been the intellectual powerhouse of my life . The broad , inclusive academic approach epitomised by its unique foundation year onwards , bounced my brain into action and stirred a radical human rights perspective which has influenced the whole of my legal career .
“ This anniversary marks a remarkable achievement by Keele in sustaining its commitment to liberal values and inclusivity .”
All 75 portraits are on display to the public in the Chancellor ’ s building until the end of summer and are accompanied by a brief description of the person and their connection with Keele . The exhibition is also available to view on the University ’ s website .
Professor Trevor McMillan OBE , Vice-Chancellor of Keele University , said : “ So many students , staff and partners have been part of our remarkable journey and contributed to making Keele the fantastic place it is today , and it ’ s important to remember them at this milestone .
“ As we celebrate our past and look to the future , we hope this exhibition will inspire and bring back memories . We ’ re extremely proud of how much Keele has achieved in the space of 75 years , and how our education and research continue to transform lives across the globe .”
SEE THE EXHIBITION HERE OR ON OUR WEBPAGES