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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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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.by
Matt 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.by
Oliver 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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Eight paid music roles open to young people as local project tackles 'tough' job hunt
Suffolk Community Libraries is offering eight paid Junior Assistant Producer positions to 18-25 year olds as part of a new project bringing live music gigs to libraries in Ipswich and Haverhill.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk careers fair offers youngsters glimpse of opportunities on their doorstep
From the army to zoology, 3,000 local pupils aged 11-14 discovered job prospects across multiple industries at a careers event that showcased the breadth of opportunities available in the region.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Riverhills spa team shortlisted after £6m fire rebuild
More than two years after a fire damaged Riverhills Health Club & Day Spa, the team behind its £6 million rebuild is now up for a national award.byMatt Stott
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Suffolk New College to host careers fair for 3,000 students
Around 3,000 students will explore career opportunities with Suffolk's leading employers next month as Suffolk New College hosts one of the region's largest careers events.byMatt Stott
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Ipswich teenager opens flower shop weeks after finishing college
An 18-year-old from Ipswich has launched her own floristry business in Debenham just weeks after completing her college course, commuting three and a half hours daily to pursue her dream.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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College students work on Jimmy Doherty's ITV show
Media students from Suffolk New College have been given the opportunity to work on the set of Jimmy and Shivi's Farmhouse Breakfast thanks to a partnership between the college, Jimmy Doherty and Rock Oyster Media.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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'Stay humble and work hard': Ashley Young's advice to aspiring sports students
Former England international Ashley Young shared career insights and life lessons with 50 Suffolk New College students, telling them his key to success was to "stay humble and work hard" during an inspiring Q&A session at Portman Road.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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