WELCOME GUIDE 2015
Welcome to Keele!
We’re sure that you’re
going to have a brilliant
time. Keele is a vibrant,
friendly, and unique place
to learn and socialise
There’s never a dull moment with
so much to get involved with.
Your Students’ Unions – KeeleSU
(including the Athletic Union)
and the Keele Postgraduate
Association (KPA) – are part of what
makes Keele unique and special.
You are automatically a member of KeeleSU
by being a Keele student.
We are primarily here to represent you and take
action on your behalf. However, we also provide
you with the resources and opportunities that
will enable you to make the most of your
experience and time at Keele. KeeleSU has all
you could possibly need, such as support,
activities, volunteering, societies and sports
clubs – with everything that you would expect,
to the more surprising things like quidditch and
belly dancing! We’re sure to have something for
you, and we are more than happy to assist you in
setting up something new. Want somewhere to
relax and chat to your friends? Feel free to use
our alcohol-free ground floor special space.
Want a great night out? We’ve got so many
fantastic events lined up you’ll be spoilt for
choice. Need advice and guidance? Just ASK
(see page 53).
You are automatically a member of the KPA
by being a postgraduate student. The KPA
provides specialist representation to
postgraduates throughout the university.
With the KeeleSU team, we sit on many of the
university’s committees acting as your voice.
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We offer vital support and information designed
to assist you with your studies and make your
experience at Keele exciting and rewarding.
We also have our very own Clubhouse based
in Horwood which serves a range of food and
drinks and hosts a variety of events throughout
the year. Our events give postgraduates the
opportunity to discuss their research and
develop essential skills. The Clubhouse provides
a relaxed place to chill out and meet with friends.
In the evenings things get a bit livelier with
regular bands and festivals. It’s also well-known
locally for being open all year, even outside of
term time!
Whether you’re a full-time student, part-time
student, mature student, international student,
or commuting from home (or a combination!),
we have the resources and drive to make your
time at Keele the best it can be.
Your first few days at Keele will be a whirlwind;
you’ll be meeting new people and exploring
your surroundings. However, there’s no need
to worry; between the two of us and all the
elected officers, we’ve been at Keele for a long
time and know the university inside out – so be
sure to say hello, and if you have any questions,
feel free to ask.