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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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Esports students raise funds for disability gaming charity with live stream event
Around 20 esports students at Suffolk New College raised money for Special Effect, a charity that uses technology to help people with physical disabilities play video games, through a live-streamed gaming event that attracted nearly 16,000 online engagements.News
Free family fun day returns to Suffolk New College in May
Tickets are now on sale for the Big Day Out, a free family event taking place at Suffolk New College's rural campus in Otley on Saturday, 9 May 2026.News
Civil engineer crowned Suffolk New College Apprentice of the Year
Two former primary school classmates who hadn't seen each other for a decade were reunited at Suffolk New College's annual awards ceremony in Ipswich, where Gemma Moss, a 24-year-old civil engineer from Beccles, was crowned Apprentice of the Year.News
Suffolk New College beauty graduate wins national award
A former Suffolk New College student who left Ipswich for Hungary in 2021 has returned to the spotlight after winning a prestigious national beauty industry award – and now plans to move back to open her own spa and training space.by
Matt Stott
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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.byMatt 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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