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Hi, I’m Corey - your new Experience & Community Officer!

I came to Keele in 2021, the year after Covid, and studied History and Politics for my undergraduate degree before moving on to a Master’s in International Relations. Honestly, my time at Keele has been the best years of my life - from hectic nights at the SU to deep 3 am kitchen chats, I’ve lived, breathed, and loved every bit of student life here.

I first got involved in the SU through societies like Snowsports and Men’s Football, and by working on the bar and Safety Bus - all of which gave me a real connection to the heart of the Keele community.

I’m passionate about helping other students make the most of their time here, just like I did. Whether it's nightlife, societies, sport or making sure everyone feels included, I care deeply about creating experiences that people will never forget. Outside of work, I’m into travel, music, football, the outdoors, and tracking down the best bar spots in the area - and I’m always up for a good pub quiz or a spontaneous adventure.

One thing you wish you had known before you came to Keele

The Chapel has free tea and coffee all year round in their open kitchen - and as someone absolutely obsessed with tea, that’s a game-changer. Free stuff + free tea? Say less.

Talk to me about...  

  • Clubs  
  • Societies  
  • Careers and Employability 
  • International student issues 
  • Mature student issues 
  • Local student issues 
  • Commuter student issues 
  • Activities and Events 

Email me at su.communityofficer@keele.ac.uk

Mon 02 Dec 2024

December AGM 2024

Hello again! 

We are officially in December now, and over the past few weeks I held the first AU Council of the year, with a room full of attendees, we discussed topics such as transport, sports strategy and AU ball. A lot of feedback was gathered which will be put to great use over the next semester.  

The first Soc Forum of the year was also held, with a record-breaking number of attendees. We discussed the issues with room bookings, and the new solutions, as well as new society socials, and  

I have also had the opportunity to join the We Are Staffordshire's’ Youth Advisory Group, alongside other key representative from youth organizations across Staffordshire. In this group we can feedback directly into what would make life in Staffordshire more attractive for young people. The first in person meeting is next week! 

Zoe and I went to meet the Student Services team over in Claus Moser and spent an afternoon packing free period products to give out to our students as part of the universities striving to end period poverty.  

We attended the beautiful armistice day remembrance service held in the chapel by the wonderful team of chaplains to recognize and remember all lives lost through war.  

The officer team attended a moving service held by Keele LGBTQ+ society, in solidary with our trans community. We felt it was imperative to show commitment to the #NeverOK campaign, as there is no place for transphobia on our campus. 

We all travelled down to London to attend a conference at Westminster University to have conversations with many other elected officers and learn other students' union approaches to current topics such as cost of living, as well as sharing some of our own strategies in the hopes of creating a more positive experience for students across the country. 

Have a very Merry Christmas, and Happy Hannukah, Yule or whatever celebrations you take part in over the next month!  

Sophie