The Student Room - Keele University http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/ Welcome to the University of Keele forum: where prospective and current students can discuss everything from being in a bubble to where the squirrels outnumber the students. en Sat, 25 May 2013 05:57:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk//static2.tsrfiles.co.uk/6.3.1/images/miscellaneous/rss.png The Student Room - Keele University http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/ Inofrmation on Jobs http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2360037&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 21:27:33 GMT I don't do Pharmacy, but my friend does and she was pretty busy in the first year. With regular assessments.

In terms of jobs, Keele Uni pay their student ambassadors well, and as long as you're fairly normal and can string a sentence together, they're likely to hire you. Don't expect much work though because they hire about 250 people. It's been my first year of employment, and I've applied for many job opportunities and not been selected - they mostly go for those with experience which is ironic. If you have a car, you're more likely to be selected for work. But they CRB you and train you, so it's not all in vain. Plus once you're hired, you can renew your contract in your following years of study without having to apply again. Work mainly involves data handling, visit days, campus tours, organizing activities for local schools, mail-outs, assisting promotion events. I just like it because it's so flexible. You just apply for work when you want to, and there's no obligation to apply for everything (as long as you work once, or apply for something once in the year, then you're okay). They have their application deadline fairly early on in the semester so get on it when you get there.

On the Keele Students Union website they sometimes advertise for bar staff, stewards and kitchen/catering staff, but stuff doesn't come round too often. I believe stewards are in high demand, and as along as you're willing to work till late then its a good job. Opportunities within the other shops are few and far between and receive so many applications which isn't surprising seeing as there are thousands of students on campus.

In Newcastle they have many independent shops and small chains which are likely to hire students during the term time. Going around with multiple copies of your CV would be a good place to start at the beginning of the first semester. I've heard of a place in particular taking advantage of students by hiring them on a trial basis to see if they're 'right' then letting you go after a week, so just watch out.

Keele also organize a 'get hired' fair at the start of each semester and you get bars and pubs looking for staff there, so that's the place to go if you want that sort of work.

I hope this was helpful. A few of my friends have managed to hold on to stable jobs at Keele, so it is possible to do. ]]> Keele University greenfly125 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2360037 Keele Nursing 2013 Entry http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2153084&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 18:34:47 GMT Hello does anyone know when the term starts for... Hello does anyone know when the term starts for nurses? :) ]]> Keele University hannahsft http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2153084 Heylooo anyone doing nursing at keele in sept 2013 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2295640&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 17:19:51 GMT ---Quote (Originally by NicoleStelfox)--- I am...
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I am doing adult nursing too. Does anyone have any advice for accommodation? And also whether it is worth getting the 52 weeks like suggested? Thanks :) x
as i understand it all nurses end up in Barnes Hall, and the course itself is 45 weeks so get the 51 weeks. check this out

http://www.keele.ac.uk/studyatkeele/...singmidwifery/ ]]> Keele University The Jabberwocky http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2295640 Keele university accommodation http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2334038&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 20:07:42 GMT Does anyone know the difference between Band A... Does anyone know the difference between Band A and Band B for the Standard Room with Washbasin in Traditional Block? ]]> Keele University ivxx http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2334038 Business students http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2349809&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 19:20:46 GMT What subjects are you currently doing, Clara? ... What subjects are you currently doing, Clara?

& Yeah not sure what to expect from the people there! From what I've heard, everyone is meant to be pretty friendly at Keele. ]]> Keele University Meaux http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2349809 Official Keele Applicants Thread 2013 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2107748&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 22:12:15 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Charlie667)--- Yeah you...
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Yeah you can put it as your first choice, I went for prem ensuite, then two others


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Oh well in that case I did too, I went for prem ensuite :)


Posted from TSR Mobile ]]> Keele University Graceellcock http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2107748 Accommodation? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2303972&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 12:43:13 GMT ---Quote (Originally by bethgrace2312)--- Hey :)...
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Hey :) i'm currently a fresher at keele and the best advice I could give is to apply for either a room with an ensuite or a room WITHOUT a sink. If you get a room with a sink you are most likely going to have to share a bathroom/kitchen with up to 30 people (i.e. Lindsey Hall) if you do not get a sink you will probably share a bathroom/kitchen with maximum 6 people. I live in Horwood (no sink) and our halls is segregated into 4 areas each for 6 people. You get a better sense of community and you not only have to share with less people but you make friends a lot faster. I know people who live in other Halls who don't even know their neighbours.

Hope this is helpful :) overall the accommodation is good. Keele is amazing have a good time!!
If you're in Lindsay Hall and you don't have a sink, for about 8 of the blocks you have to share 2 bathrooms and 1 kitchen between 15 of you so it's not all as small as in Horwood. Can be good, can be bad :/

Posted from TSR Mobile ]]> Keele University SaySaam http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2303972 Keele University - Social/Campus/Night life http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2226703&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 12:20:40 GMT Hey :)
I'm just finishing my first year at Keele and the experience has been amazing for me. The SU is one of the best in the country. There are always events on each night with monday, wednesday and friday always heaving. We also get lots of great acts and funny dress-up nights. In terms of the campus it is really pretty and green and easy to find your way around. If you get accommodation on campus (very likely) you'll find yourself rarely leaving. There is a great atmosphere and because in terms of students we have a lower population you end up bumping into people all the time. It is really easy to meet new people and I particularly think that you get to know the lecturers really well with approx 60/70 people per course its hard not to.

The only draw back is that the nearest shopping districts (Hanly and Newcastle) aren't great although there is a few clubs in Hanly (20 mins away on the bus.) You never really need to leave campus to be honest because everything is here and the SU is that good!

First year is mainly for fun and even the lecturers kind of understand if you're a bit sleepy after returning form SU at 3 am and have 9 am lecture.

Hope this helps! Keele is great :) ]]> Keele University bethgrace2312 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2226703 Keele 2013/14 Freshers! http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2288566&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 11:01:00 GMT ---Quote (Originally by hannahsft)--- Hello!...
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Hello! I've firmed my unconditional to study Adult Nursing at Keele! :) Does anyone know when freshers week is? :)
Ahoy! Not in the slightest unfortunately. However I do know that we are going to be classmates as I've also firmed an unconditional for Adult Nursing at Keele. On a side note: I'M SO EXCITED ]]> Keele University The Jabberwocky http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2288566 Room Decoration http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2349877&goto=newpost Thu, 16 May 2013 01:27:08 GMT They should be fine with the vinyl decals as long... They should be fine with the vinyl decals as long as they don't damage the wall or anything because you apparently have to pay if you do! Anyway I'm probably just gonna take some posters, definitely not any photos of myself or my family/friends haha


Posted from TSR Mobile ]]> Keele University The Batman http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2349877 Keele University Entry Grades http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2350982&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 03:31:33 GMT Ah well perhaps I will see you come septmeber,... Ah well perhaps I will see you come septmeber, thanks again. ]]> Keele University Harvey Murray http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2350982 Nursing Degree in Septemeber 2013, anybody else starting the same time? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2315002&goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:46 GMT Hi, Im Kieran. Im doing Learning Disability... Hi, Im Kieran. Im doing Learning Disability Nursing in September. Really excited for it, before I start im off traveling around south America for a month so hope im not too skint to start Uni haha.. but serious note, apply for Uni halls from that email we got, it was pretty easy I thought :) and I think we move in 28th of September but may have Fresher's before ha :) Hope its helped and probs see you down there :) ]]> Keele University kieran1993 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2315002 Available - Large 6 bedroom property near Campus/Newcastle Centre http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2348951&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 19:39:21 GMT Attachment 215539... Click image for larger version.  Name: image.jpg  Views: 16  Size: 451.4 KB  ID: 215539Click image for larger version.  Name: image.jpg  Views: 15  Size: 450.0 KB  ID: 215540Click image for larger version.  Name: image.jpg  Views: 15  Size: 380.6 KB  ID: 215541Click image for larger version.  Name: image.jpg  Views: 17  Size: 378.0 KB  ID: 215544Click image for larger version.  Name: image.jpg  Views: 15  Size: 483.2 KB  ID: 215545 ]]> Keele University LittleFirTrees http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2348951 biomedical science http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2328941&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 12:58:28 GMT Thank you everyone much appreciated this was very... Thank you everyone much appreciated this was very good help I think ill be best of living on campus then.:) ]]> Keele University ashraf356 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2328941 Geography at Keele http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2339667&goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 18:47:20 GMT ive insured keele, i really really liked it on... ive insured keele, i really really liked it on the open day, think the department has a good reputation and would be more than happy to go here :D ]]> Keele University bluester http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2339667 Keele General Foundation Year (Y004) http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2342712&goto=newpost Mon, 06 May 2013 14:32:00 GMT Hi guys, I need some advice, I've applied for keele general foundation year as my firm choice and they are asking for 160 ucas points, although it says on Keele's website that offers are usually between 80-160. I think I can only realistically get 140, do you think they'll let me in with this? Considering it is a foundation year or should I be worried i won't get in? Also if anyone has done this course or a similar foundation year at Keele could you give me some more details about what the year involves? Thanks in advance. ]]> Keele University yousefalrafai http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2342712 Choosing accomodation! http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2337912&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 11:36:42 GMT Thanks for your help :) Yeah, it seems like... Thanks for your help :)
Yeah, it seems like everyone whos visited wants to go Lindsay and Horwood seems to be the biggest and cheapest halls. The catch 22 here is that by applying for a wash basin I might be put into Hawthorns or Barnes but its worth it I guess, having your own wash basin does seem really useful! ]]> Keele University DeshanSakey http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2337912 <![CDATA[Thought i'd say hey]]> http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2337889&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 09:58:34 GMT Hey my names Katy, I've taken a firm offer at Keele to do Criminology and American Studies! Really looking forward to September now! Anyone else doing similar courses? It'd be great to meet a couple of people before i get there! ]]> Keele University katyknowskungfu http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2337889 Waiting for an offer http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2336989&goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:55:57 GMT Hi guys, I applied to Keele's postgraduate program last week. I know they say on their website they tend to take 10 working days to reach a decision. I was talking to my friend who also applied to Keele quite awhile back, and she never heard back from them.

How long does it really take? Does it depend on whether or not your professors have sent in their references? Thank you!

Edit: I'm an American student, if that makes a difference! ]]> Keele University hannahcbee http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2336989 Booklists http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2093117&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:53:24 GMT Comments about the course: you'll learn about how cells pass information on, so the Central Dogma (google it) and in prokaryotic cells. Also will cover the structure and function of organelles in eukaryotic & prokaryotic cells.

Keele have a big focus on cell biochemistry :) ]]> Keele University jemms http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2093117 What is life like at Keele? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2288417&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:24:54 GMT ---Quote (Originally by cassierao)--- oh right,...
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oh right, i thought that they did?
how can you do 1 year at keele and then do graduate entry?? dont you need to do the three years to be able to go into a grad entry course? really? im doing this because i didnt get the proper grades to go straight into medicine, so im hoping that a undergrad in biomed will help me get into it after?
You can't do that, as said by Benrowlands36 above. But I guess you could apply for undergrad if you have the correct A-level grades, I think it's considered like a gap year but you'll come out with a certificate of higher education. Keele won't consider course transfers onto Medicine as far as I know. Plus I believe they are bringing back post-grad medicine for 2014 entry. ]]> Keele University jemms http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2288417 Anybody into boxing starting in September 2013? http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2307077&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:31:20 GMT You could post on the Keele University 2012/13... You could post on the Keele University 2012/13 Freshers page on Facebook. It's a popular page, and you could use it as a way to see how many people already at Keele are interested.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/keel...shers/?fref=ts

I think you need to have a certain amount of people interested to set a society up, I'm not sure how many off the top of my head. ]]> Keele University greenfly125 http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2307077 social work BA hons at Keele university http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2332152&goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:19:34 GMT Ive just been offered a place to study social... Ive just been offered a place to study social work at Keele university and if i get the grades its going to be my top choice, wondering if any students have advice on accommodation, night-life and the course. I am nervous about not having an on suit tbh as they seem expensive, what's the best halls?
im also quite a party animal when possible so whats good for nights out?

is anyone else hoping to go to keele maybe doing the same course in september 2013?? ]]> Keele University Abbeykeele http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=2332152