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Suffolk New College
Suffolk New College is a multi-award-winning further education institution serving Suffolk with three distinct campuses. The main campus is situated in Ipswich's education quarter, conveniently located near the waterfront and town centre. The college extends its reach through Suffolk Rural Campus, specialising in land-based industry programmes, and coastal centres in Leiston and Halesworth offering specialist vocational teaching.
A leading further education institution serving Suffolk with three distinct campuses
With a wide range of vocational courses, apprenticeships, T-Levels, and adult learning programmes, we give you the tools you need to succeed.Meet the experts
Alan Pease
Principal and Chief ExecutiveAlan has over 20 years of experience in Further Education, driving employer partnerships, community engagement, and regional skills development. He has expanded the college’s T Level provision, secured strong achievement rates, and supports local growth as a board member of Ipswich Central.
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Ipswich Thrive: Business Festival expands to over 30 events
Entrepreneurs, start-ups and established businesses can access more than 30 free workshops, networking sessions and expert masterclasses this March when Ipswich Thrive business festival returns, doubling in scale after last year's successful debut.by
Matt Stott
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Student targets British kickboxing title after world silver
A Suffolk New College student has gone from hobby kickboxer to world silver medallist in under two years and is now targeting the British title later this month.byMatt Stott
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Ipswich launches campaign to unite town behind City of Culture bid
Ipswich has launched a major public campaign urging residents, businesses and organisations to show their support for the town's bid to become UK City of Culture 2029, with just one month until the submission deadline on 8th February 2026.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich students work with National Theatre director and The Queen actor in once-in-a-lifetime masterclass
Four acclaimed theatre practitioners, including a National Theatre director and an actor who appeared in The Queen, ran a three-day workshop at Suffolk New College with local performing arts students as part of their mission to create a new production of the Greek tragedy Iphigenia.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Farmer Christmas brings festive cheer to Suffolk schools
A Suffolk New College lecturer dressed as Santa Claus visited two local primary schools on a tinsel-decorated tractor this week, continuing a 20-year tradition of bringing festive cheer to the community.byMatt Stott
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Lighting expert's festive display supports St Elizabeth Hospice
A 6,500-LED Christmas light show is lighting up an Ipswich home for the 12th year, with thousands of synchronised lights dancing to music while raising funds for local hospice care.byMatt Stott
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Teen judo star targets Olympics via British Championships
A Suffolk New College student ranked first in his regional category is chasing an Olympic dream that could see him compete at Brisbane 2032, starting with this weekend's national championships.byMatt Stott
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College and university launch charity-business platform
Suffolk New College and University of Suffolk brought together over a dozen local charities and businesses in a new event designed to build partnerships beyond traditional fundraising. Organisers plan to make it an annual Christmas fixture.byMatt Stott
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Suffolk firms put big decisions on ice as Budget divides confidence
Five days after Rachel Reeves delivered her £26 billion tax-raising Budget, Suffolk businesses remain divided on whether the Chancellor has provided the certainty they need – with most major investment decisions deferred until 2026 as firms weigh painful clarity against missing reforms.byMatt Stott
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Free business support programme helps Ipswich startups beat survival odds
Over 90% of entrepreneurs in Ipswich backed by Start, Build & Grow, a free business support programme, are still trading after their first year – a survival rate far above national averages.byMatt Stott
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Ipswich sisters face off in European final as both claim gold medals
For the first time in their karate careers, 16-year-old twin sisters from Ipswich had to fight each other in a gold medal match at a European tournament – marking an extraordinary moment in their journey from training together at age three to competing at the world stage.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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University and college unite charities for Christmas event
The University of Suffolk and Suffolk New College are hosting a free event where businesses can pledge time, skills or partnerships to nine local charities instead of paying admission.byMatt Stott
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