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Sports Centre
Reduced membership rates for staff and three
months’ free membership for new joiners.
More information about our Sports facilities
can be found at keele.ac.uk/sport Other Benefits Campus Facilities
Staff Housing
We have housing on campus to rent or buy
keele.ac.uk/staffhousing The University has the following facilities
on campus
Swimming
Discounted swimming at the Jubilee swimming
pool in Newcastle-under-Lyme for staff on
production of their Keele card. Keele Card
A campus wide payment card with discounts
at many of our catering outlets.
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 was one of the first Universities to sign
up to the Technician Commitment,
and has developed an action plan to support
Technical staff and their development
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.
• Pharmacy
• GP surgery
• Cashpoints and banking facilities
• Supermarket
• Catering outlets
• Newsagents and post office