Keele University - Associate Director Employability & Em…

10,000 students and 2,000 staff living and working on campus

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An Education that Inspires .HHOHRͿHUVGLVWLQFWLYHSURJUDPPHVDQGDOHDUQLQJ environment that enables our students to make the most of their time at University.

Our Widening Participation team works with thousands of school-aged students, their parents and teachers, giving guidance on higher education choices and delivering aspiration-raising activities both on and off the campus. Keele also has a strong postgraduate community, and has a clear strategy to grow both Postgraduate Taught and Postgraduate Research student numbers. 3*5QXPEHUVKDYHJURZQYHU\VLJQL¿FDQWO\RYHUWKH last 5 years. Keele is a special place to live and to study. With 10,000 students and 2,000 staff living and working on its Staffordshire campus, it is the size of a small town. The Students’ Union is the focal point for student social life and attracts top bands, organises club nights and social events all year round. There are clubs and societies, ranging from the students’ own radio station to drama and music. We also have successful sports teams, everything from fencing and football to lacrosse and even quidditch!

We develop distinctive graduates who can thrive in whatever sphere of life they choose. The University is justly proud of its students and alumni, who as Keelites, set themselves ambitious goals as they seek to make a positive impact on the world around them. Keele graduates help shape the world in which we live with integrity, academic rigour and humanity. Our students voted Keele top of the NSS Survey for student satisfaction for three consecutive years (2014, 2015 and 2016). Keele is committed to providing opportunities for all those who can demonstrate commitment and determination to succeed at the University irrespective of their family circumstances or background. We also offer extensive ¿QDQFLDOVXSSRUWIRURXUVWXGHQWVWKURXJKJHQHURXV bursaries and scholarships.

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