established in 1949 to meet the needs of a changing world, keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. we excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in england, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, n ational and global level. our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in britain, yet you’ll find all the most important services and facilities, such as accommodation, world-class teaching laboratories, shops and the students’ union, clustered around the centre.