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Living and
Working at Keele
Nestled in 600 acres of countryside in the heart of the
UK, many of our students and a number of our staff
live, as well as study and work here: boasting a big
campus but a small and cosmopolitan community.
Close to rural Cheshire, Shropshire, and Derbyshire,
the University is located in an ideal position, less than
an hour from Manchester, Birmingham and Chester and
within 1.5 hours of London on the train.
The historic market town of Newcastle-under-Lyme
is Keele’s nearest municipality, surrounded by a
number of charming villages and hamlets. The vibrant
and multicultural city of Stoke-on-Trent is less than 6
miles away from campus, providing cultural and social
entertainment in the midst of its prestigious potteries
heritage. In recognition of its engaging cultural scene,
Stoke-on-Trent was submitted as one of the nominations
for the City of Culture 2021.
Find out more at keele.ac.uk/discover/aboutthearea
It’s the Keele difference.
Within a short distance of campus, there are activities
and opportunities to suit all ages and interests.
From monkey forests to theme parks, boutique shops
to high-street brands, entertainment complexes to
some of the most beautiful landscapes in the UK; our
location suits all individuals. For families we can boast
some excellent Schools and Colleges in our vicinity, an
exceptional hospital and healthcare service and many
vibrant sporting and community social opportunities.
On campus there is a truly international flavour,
as the Keele community is drawn from over
100 countries and a wide variety of cultures.
In addition to the Keele Campus we have a number of
staff based in satellite sites off campus, including the
Royal Stoke Hospital (University Hospitals of North
Midlands NHS Trust), the Guy Hilton Research Centre,
and the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic
Hospital in Oswestry. Staff at these sites have access
to onsite facilities, alongside access to the Keele
Campus facilities.