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News, updates and information about all Geography, Geology and Environmental (GGE) undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Keele University

📢 We're Hiring: School Administrator (Part-Time) 📢Join the School of Life Sciences at Keele University and become part o...
20/08/2026

📢 We're Hiring: School Administrator (Part-Time) 📢

Join the School of Life Sciences at Keele University and become part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering an outstanding student experience.

✅ School Administrator
📍 Keele University Campus
⏰ Part-Time, 21.75 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
🏠 Agile working with a blend of home and office-based working
💷 Salary: £25,422 - £26,707 pro rata (with incremental progression)
📅 Closing Date: 1 September 2026

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive and organised administrator to provide programme and assessment support across undergraduate courses within the School of Life Sciences. You'll work closely with academic staff, professional services colleagues, students and external stakeholders to ensure effective delivery of teaching, learning and assessment activities.

We're Looking For Someone With:

✔ Experience in administration, data management or systems administration
✔ Excellent customer service skills
✔ Strong Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Word and Excel
✔ Great communication and organisational abilities
✔ Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
✔ A collaborative approach with a commitment to continuous improvement

Why Join Keele?

🌟 Competitive salary with annual increments
🌴 Generous annual leave entitlement
💼 Excellent pension scheme
📚 Professional development opportunities
👶 Outstanding on-site nursery
🏋️ Discounted health and fitness facilities
🚲 Cycle to Work scheme

If you're looking for a rewarding role within a welcoming university community, we'd love to hear from you.

🔗 Apply now: https://ce0639li.webitrent.com/ce0639li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=456405QUWR&LANG=USA

📢 We're Hiring: Post Doctoral Research Associate 🦇Keele University is looking for a Post Doctoral Research Associate to ...
20/08/2026

📢 We're Hiring: Post Doctoral Research Associate 🦇

Keele University is looking for a Post Doctoral Research Associate to join an exciting conservation research project focused on improving knowledge of rare and understudied bat species. Working with partners including Natural England, Bat Conservation Trust and Vincent Wildlife Trust, you'll help deliver vital research that supports species recovery and conservation efforts.

✅ Full-time, fixed-term contract until March 2029
✅ Salary: £38,784 - £47,389 per annum
✅ Based at Keele University Campus
✅ Ideal for researchers with a PhD in Ecology or a related field and experience in ecological research, data analysis, GIS, acoustic monitoring or bat ecology.

Benefits include generous annual leave, an excellent pension scheme, career development opportunities, on-site nursery facilities, discounted fitness facilities and flexible working arrangements.

📅 Closing Date: 13 September 2026

If you're passionate about applied conservation science and want to make a real impact on species recovery, we'd love to hear from you! Apply below:

https://ce0639li.webitrent.com/ce0639li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?WVID=456405QUWR&LANG=USA

🎓🌍 Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🌍🎓Last week, we were delighted to celebrate the achievements of our graduating ...
21/07/2026

🎓🌍 Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🌍🎓

Last week, we were delighted to celebrate the achievements of our graduating students from Geography, Geology, Environment and Natural Sciences at Keele University's University's Summer Graduation ceremonies.

After years of hard work, fieldwork, research, practical learning and unforgettable experiences, our graduates crossed the stage to mark the culmination of their studies and the beginning of exciting new adventures.

We are incredibly proud of everything they have achieved and look forward to seeing the impact they will make in their chosen careers and communities around the world.

To all our graduates: Congratulations on this fantastic achievement! 🎉

We wish you every success for the future.

📢 Keele Geography, Geology and the Environment Seminar Series – Next Session Announcement!Join us for the next William S...
01/07/2026

📢 Keele Geography, Geology and the Environment Seminar Series – Next Session Announcement!
Join us for the next William Smith (GGE) Seminar Series taking place on:

📅 Wednesday 8th July
⏰ 15:00 – 16:00
📍 WS0.06, William Smith Building, Keele University

We’d love to see as many of you there as possible to hear about some of the exciting ongoing research in GGE!
This session will feature two engaging presentations:

🔹 Tom Brookes – “Walking and talking with farmers: methodological reflections from the field”

🔹 Colin Girvan – “Pollinators and people: integrating movement ecology, habitat modelling and citizen science”

It promises to be a great opportunity to support colleagues, gain insight into current research, and share valuable feedback and ideas.

💬 If you have any questions about the seminar series, or are interested in presenting in the future, please get in touch at [email protected]

✅ Everyone is welcome – we hope to see you there!

🚀 We're Hiring: Programme & Assessment AdministratorSchool of Life Sciences, Keele UniversityWe’re looking for a proacti...
31/03/2026

🚀 We're Hiring: Programme & Assessment Administrator
School of Life Sciences, Keele University
We’re looking for a proactive and organised administrator to support our undergraduate programmes and help deliver an excellent student experience.

What you’ll do:
• Provide programme and assessment administration
• Work closely with academic and professional services teams
• Ensure data accuracy, compliance and smooth processes

What you’ll bring:
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft 365 & databases)
• Excellent communication and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Customer‑focused and well‑organised

Why Keele?
• Competitive pay + annual increments
• Generous annual leave
• Excellent pension scheme
• Career development opportunities
• On‑site outstanding nursery
• Discounted fitness facilities
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flexible working practices

Interview date: 14 May 2026

📌 Full details and application links are available here: https://bit.ly/4dSQoUg

📧 Informal enquiries: Kerry Melvin – [email protected] (no applications via email)

🌍 William Smith (GGE) Seminar Series – 10th December 2025📅 Date: Wednesday, 10th December 2025🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM📍...
02/12/2025

🌍 William Smith (GGE) Seminar Series – 10th December 2025
📅 Date: Wednesday, 10th December 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: WS 0.06, William Smith Building, Keele University

Join us for two fascinating talks:

🔹 Victor Hême de Lacotte – Dunes & tides: the geological record of a Jurassic desert

🔹 Dr Adam Moolna – Ocean inspiration for a sustainable future: Rivers to Seas engagement and a UN Ocean Agency

📣 Upcoming William Smith Seminar Series🗓 Wednesday, 12th November🕒 3:00–4:00 PM📍 WS 0.06Join us for this month’s seminar...
03/11/2025

📣 Upcoming William Smith Seminar Series
🗓 Wednesday, 12th November
🕒 3:00–4:00 PM
📍 WS 0.06
Join us for this month’s seminar featuring:
🎓 Professor Clare Holdsworth (Professor of Social Geography)
🎓 Grace Buffery (PGR Student)
Come along for an hour of insightful talks and discussion. Everyone is welcome!

🎓 William Smith Seminar Series – October Edition🗓 Wednesday 15th October🕑 2:00–3:00 PM📍 WS 0.06, Keele UniversityJoin us...
10/10/2025

🎓 William Smith Seminar Series – October Edition
🗓 Wednesday 15th October
🕑 2:00–3:00 PM
📍 WS 0.06, Keele University

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of research talks featuring:
🔬 Emily Clamp
🌍 Erin Molyneux

Whether you're a student, researcher, or just curious, come along to explore exciting developments in geoscience and beyond!

📢 Everyone welcome – spread the word and bring a friend!

🎓 Join us for the next William Smith (GGE) Seminar Series at Keele University!🗓️ Date: Tuesday 16th September 2025🕐 Time...
10/09/2025

🎓 Join us for the next William Smith (GGE) Seminar Series at Keele University!

🗓️ Date: Tuesday 16th September 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00–2:00 PM
📍 Location: WS 0.06

Come and hear from two fantastic speakers:

🌍 Kristel Fourie – Exploring perspectives on community participation in disaster risk reduction in Malawi, Southern Africa.

🌾 Shumaila ‘Shemi’ Parvez – Two Dimensional MXenes (Ti₃C₂Tₓ) synthesis and their application on crop plants (Rice seedlings and Wheat).

Whether you're into environmental science, materials research, or global development—there's something here for you!

📢 All welcome. Don’t miss it!

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2025 🌍We extend our warmest congratulations to all students graduating this summer fro...
16/07/2025

🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2025 🌍

We extend our warmest congratulations to all students graduating this summer from the disciplines of Geography, Geology, Environmental Sciences and Natural Sciences.

Your dedication to understanding the complexities of our planet — from its physical landscapes and geological processes to the urgent environmental challenges we face — has been truly commendable. As you embark on the next stage of your journey, we are confident that your knowledge, skills, and passion will contribute meaningfully to shaping a more sustainable and informed world.

We wish you every success in your future endeavors.

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