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University of Suffolk appoints new Provost to drive academic standards
Professor Rachel Allen will join the University of Suffolk as its new Provost, responsible for educational and academic activities.
Royal seal of approval for Ipswich's answer to the NHS dental crisis
His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester has seen first-hand how the University of Suffolk is taking on the region's dental care challenges.
University of Suffolk to host first student research conference
Students will present their research projects at the inaugural Journal of Suffolk Student Research Conference on 5 March as the university launches its online student research journal.
Last chance to nominate Suffolk's 2025 honorary graduates
Time is running out to nominate inspirational individuals for University of Suffolk honorary degrees, with nominations closing at the end of March. The university is seeking final submissions for people who have made exceptional contributions to society.
University of Suffolk students showcase skills at tech hackathon
Computing students demonstrated their talents to local tech firms at a University of Suffolk hackathon, supported by IJYI, Innovate Suffolk, Suffolk Building Society and enable.services.
University launches study into impact of MND on relationships
University of Suffolk researchers are investigating how Motor Neurone Disease (MND) affects couples' relationships in a new pilot study that will run until March.
How University of Suffolk is embedding green skills in next generation of workers
As businesses face growing pressure to adopt sustainable practices, the University of Suffolk's innovative approach to apprenticeship training is gaining national recognition.
Your chance to nominate Suffolk's next honorary graduates
Members of the public can now nominate inspirational individuals for University of Suffolk honorary degrees. The university is seeking nominations for people who have made exceptional contributions to society, overcome disadvantages, or enhanced the region's educational and cultural wellbeing.
University of Suffolk announces first free public lectures of 2025
Artists exploring the climate crisis and a professor examining the relationship between sex, religion and politics will deliver the first free public lectures of 2025 at the University of Suffolk.
University to map sexual violence support services in Suffolk as figures show most victims stay silent
The new study aims to understand why victims withdraw from sexual violence investigations and how local support services can help.
UK's largest optical space research facility to be built in Martlesham
A £4.2 million space research facility, set to become the UK's largest optical research test range, will be built at BT's Adastral Park in Martlesham. The groundbreaking project will put Suffolk at the forefront of space-to-ground communications research.
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