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Novelist appointed new writing fellow at University of Suffolk

Francesca Armour-Chélu, a novelist and children's author, has been appointed as the new Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellow at the University of Suffolk, offering free one-to-one support to students looking to improve their writing skills.
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University of Suffolk puts Grade II listed church up for sale

The University of Suffolk is selling the former St Clements Congregational Church on Back Hamlet after purchasing the Gothic-style building in 2021, with plans to develop new student facilities elsewhere on campus.
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Suffolk student beats 4,000 rivals to showcase art in London

Third-year fine art student Belinda Downing's installation, inspired by Bawdsey's wartime ruins, will be displayed at a prestigious exhibition after being selected from thousands of entries nationwide.
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Lecture to explore centuries of refugee contributions to Suffolk

Refugees fleeing war and persecution have shaped Suffolk for centuries – leaving their mark on landmark buildings, businesses and football clubs – in a history largely forgotten today that will be explored in a free university lecture next month.
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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.
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University's Amazon rainforest project wins global award

A University of Suffolk conservation project in Peru has won a prestigious international ecotourism award for pioneering work that gives students hands-on experience using AI to protect endangered primates in the Amazon rainforest.
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Suffolk researchers test whether singing can treat Parkinson's 'poker face'

Researchers in Suffolk are launching what they believe is the first UK study testing whether musical-theatre-style singing can rehabilitate facial expression in Parkinson's patients – addressing a symptom that affects around 9 in 10 people but has limited treatment options.
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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.
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Roadshow aims to unlock millions in apprenticeship funding

Suffolk businesses are being urged to maximise their apprenticeship levy funds at a series of roadshow events designed to help employers access millions in unspent funding that would otherwise return to central government.
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Does volunteering actually work for young people?

Volunteering is booming in Ipswich, with organisations like Volunteering Matters pushing it into the spotlight. The question is: does it work? Can giving your time for free really help you navigate an increasingly brutal job market?
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