Cake sale TODAY in aid of Haiti disaster relief

Keele students have raised more than £250 for disaster relief in Haiti with a fundraising cake sale in the University chapel.

Congregation members contributed a variety of delicious homemade cakes and cookies for the event, which students then helped to sell throughout the day.

Becky Wardell, project leader of Keele’s volunteering programme VE@Keele, said: “Our  thanks go to all those people who helped by contributing their time and culinary skills, and to those who donated to the event.”

The next cake sale fundraiser for Haiti is in Keele Chapel Café today (Tuesday, February 9) from 11am to 4pm.  All money raised will be given to Christian Aid, which falls under the umbrella of the Disaster Emergency Committee already working in Haiti.

Go Green Week at Keele University

Keele University is holding an awareness week to celebrate its commitment to environmental good practice.

Go Green Week, which begins on Monday, February 8, includes a sustainable cooking demonstration; a free screening of climate change docu-drama The Age Of Stupid; and a guided walk of the tree-lined campus.

Staff and students can also learn more about environmental research and initiatives taking place at the University and speak to experts for sustainable travel advice.

Keele’s Environmental Manager Huw Evans said: “The University has a strong reputation in environmental research and courses. We also recognise the importance of reducing our environmental impact from our everyday activities and services. Go Green Week is just one way of raising awareness of the hard work that goes on around campus all year round.”

For more information see http://www.kusu.net/greenweek.html

A new dawn for the Keele Earth and Space Observatory

Keele University’s historic observatory has been refurbished in a major transformation designed to open up the natural sciences to a wider audience.                                          

The Keele Earth and Space Observatory

The observatory has evolved from a centre of scientific research and amateur astronomy to one which will be by used by a wider range of visitors to increase the public understanding of science.

The Keele Earth and Space Observatory will be officially re-opened by Lord Rees of Ludlow, Astronomer Royal and president of the Royal Society, on Tuesday, February 2.

The £360,000 transformation includes the refurbishment of the existing observatory and telescopes, and an extension to the lecture room and its teaching and presentation facilities. It has been funded by the Wolfson Foundation, alumni donations to the Keele Key Fund and Keele University.

The centre aims to raise people’s awareness of science while continuing its long-standing commitment to teaching and outreach. Visitors will be able to experience practical examples of physical and earth sciences and astronomy, using equipment dating from the 19th century to the present day.

The original observatory at Keele was built in 1962 and was established to house the historic Grubb telescope, which was built in Oxford in 1873 and used by Einstein on a visit to Oxford.

Fundraising officer Robin Cross said: “The Keele Observatory had been showing its age for some time and was in a poor state, with leaking domes, rotting window frames and a lack of disabled access among the many issues it faced.

“The refurbishment and re-equipping of the facilities provides an exciting, safe and attractive environment in which organised groups, businesses, schools and educators can enjoy a ‘hands on’ experience into the research activities in the physical sciences, astronomy, earth sciences and the environment.”

Professor Nye Evans, of Keele’s astrophysics group, said: “The Observatory at Keele has a long tradition of exciting both youngsters and adults from the area. We anticipate that this exciting new facility will enhance their experience, and continue the strong links we have with the community.”

Keele Graduate Bursaries – £1,000 discount on taught Master’s programmes for 2010 Keele finalists

Final year students who stay on to take a taught Master’s programme at Keele will be eligble for a £1,000 discount on their postgraduate tuition fees.

The Keele Graduate Bursaries are available for all taught postgraduate courses other than those where financial support is already available – such as the Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Social Work or certain courses where the student fee is directly funded by the National Health Service.

All UK/EU and international students graduating from a first degree programme this year at Keele are eligible and there are no additional forms or paperwork. The £1,000 will be deducted from the second payment instalment of postgraduate tuition fees.
 
You can find a full list of our postgraduate courses here: http://www.keele.ac.uk/depts/aa/postgraduate/courses.html
 
To find out more contact Helen Johnson on bursaries@acad.keele.ac.uk

KUBE Radio relaunched today!

KUBE radio bursts back onto the airwaves on Monday 25th January with a very special broadcast.

The relaunch of Keele University’s online student radio station will co-inside with the ‘Refreshers Week’ organised by Keele University’s Student Union.

Starting at 12 midday, the special broadcast will run all day on January 25^th and can be heard online via www.kuberadio.com as well as in Keele University student union via a live feed. The broadcast will feature exciting games, huge giveaways and fun for all listeners, as well as having interactive activities on concourse and at the Refreshers Fair itself.

KUBE Radio presenters will be taking turns presenting for one or two hours each throughout the day, as well as helping out at the KUBE Radio stall in the ballroom in the student union.

Any students interested in joining KUBE, or students who are looking for awesome giveaways and fun, need to come down to the union on Monday 25^th January or listen online!