Concourse

Concourse is Keele University’s independent student-run publication and has a long history of promoting student journalism. Having been established in 1964, Concourse is an important part of the university and has been read by generations of Keelites for over 60 years. 

Concourse strives to bring stories to you, students of Keele, primarily via printed editions aimed to be published once a month. Also, to accommodate in world that is mostly online, articles will also be published to our website for all to access.

As the only student-led publication at Keele, Concourse can be a springboard to a career in journalism or simply a fun way to express yourself through opinion pieces, creative writing, or reports on campus activities. From national to local, literature to sports.

Alongside this, take a leisurely stroll through our satire section, The Shallot, located on the middle pages of each edition of Concourse, where the best stories and juiciest scoops are written. This also contains the comic section who are always looking for new artists. 

Note that, whilst Concourse is affiliated to Keele University’s Students’ Union, it retains full editorial independence over its content and remains a high quality and unbiased source of news.

Concourse is always looking to expand their team of talented writers. If you want to get involved, please contact us. Keele students of all subjects and backgrounds are welcome to submit content.

When will the editions be printed?

Glad you asked! We aim to have them published on the first Tuesday of each month, where January, February, and April will be exceptions.  The dates of publications will be as follows:

In 2025, 4^th November and 2^nd December. In 2026, 27^th January, 12^th February, 3^rd March, 1^st April (Wednesday), 4^th May, and a possible June edition to be confirmed.

Where can you find the editions?

Every publication day, you will be able to find us in a stall either outside the SU in the forest of light or inside the SU building itself.

How much are the editions?

They are 95p a copy but for only £6.30 you can buy a yearly subscription for the rest of the academic year!