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Cycle to Work Scheme
Allows eligible employees the tax-free hire
of bicycles and related safety and security
equipment. More information can be found
at keele.ac.uk/cycletoworkscheme
Learning and
Development Benefits
Learning and Development
We offer a programme of Continuing
Professional Development for our staff as well
as taster courses, such as foreign languages.
Keele is one of more than 35 universities
and research institutions from across the UK
which have backed a pledge to support their
technicians. The Technician Commitment is a
sector-wide initiative led by the Science Council
and supported by the Gatsby Foundation,
which aims to help address key challenges
facing technical staff working in research.
Five target areas have been identified,
and the commitment will ensure greater
visibility, recognition, career development
and sustainability for technicians across all
disciplines at Keele.
Other Benefits
Staff Housing
We have housing on campus to rent or buy
keele.ac.uk/staffhousing
Keele Card
A campus wide payment card with discounts
at many of our catering outlets.
NUS Extra Card
The affiliation between the University and
the Student’s Union means staff are able to
purchase a card which allows them to access
discounts and offers on a wide range of
products and services.
Trade Unions
The University works with three recognised
Trade Unions (UCU, Unison and Unite).
Staff can opt to become a Trade Union member
and access the range of services and support
they provide.
Campus Facilities
The University has the following facilities
on campus
• Pharmacy
• GP surgery
• Cashpoints and banking facilities
• Supermarket
• Catering outlets
• Newsagents and post office