International guide 2021 | Page 13

Student life | 13 SOCIETIES We have over 250 clubs and societies that you could get involved in. With regular activities, there is something for everyone. CULTURAL EVENTS Throughout the year we provide a range of high quality exhibitions, music events, poetry performances and more. STUDENTS’ UNION Providing everything from a line-up of entertainment, support services, print facilities and much more! It is led by students who put other students’ needs first. KEELE POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATION The focus of the postgraduate community, the KPA provides support and representation of postgraduate students at Keele and the KPA Clubhouse offers a dedicated space in which to socialise. FIND IT ON YOUR DOORSTEP At Keele, most of the essential services and facilities you need are right here on campus! SHOPPING You’ll find everything you need in our small shopping village: • Convenience store – with a range of groceries and supplies • Newsagents and Post Office • Doctor’s surgery and pharmacy • Bank • Bookshop DINE OUT We have a range of food outlets around campus, these can be found in the Chancellor’s Building, School of Medicine, Keele Business School, Students’ Union and also the Keele Postgraduate Association Bar. Halal food is available from some outlets. We also have a farmers market every Tuesday in term time for fresh produce. SPORTS CENTRE Our sports centre is home to a fantastic gym with different membership options, classes, a varied participation programme and even a physiotherapy clinic. We have 6 football pitches, 3 rugby pitches, 2 lacrosse pitches, 1 grass cricket pitch, 2 basketball courts, 4 netball courts, astro turf for hockey and football, 4 tennis courts, 5 squash courts, an erg room, spinning room, beach sports facility, dance studio, badminton court, fencing areas and bouldering wall. 24 HOUR LIBRARY Our library is open 24/7 in term time and offers fantastic facilities and study spaces. The campus library and health library both have free wifi, excellent support and access to print and online resources. WORSHIP Our Ecumenical Chapel provides a focus for different styles of Christian worship. The Islamic Centre offers space for Muslim worship. We have a thriving network of Faith Societies and also a Chaplaincy team including a Christian Chaplain, Muslim Chaplain and a number of faith advisers on hand.