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Thousands flock to "baarilliant" family farm day in Otley
Suffolk Rural College welcomed around 2,000 visitors to its popular spring family farm day on Sunday, 30 March, as the college celebrates 55 years of farming education.News
Ipswich students cook up a storm to reach national hospitality finals
A talented trio from Suffolk New College has secured a place in the prestigious UK Young Restaurant Team of the Year finals, competing against the country's best hospitality students.News
College students don top hats in bid for Monopoly board inclusion
Performing arts students at Suffolk New College are backing a campaign to secure the institution a place on the new Ipswich edition of the classic board game.News
Suffolk New College sets out strategy to 'solve skills dilemma' for local businesses
The college is taking a "brave, ambitious and innovative" approach with its five-year plan to support students and solve the "skills dilemma" in Suffolk.News
"I went in, cracked on and came out on top" – Suffolk apprentices head to national finals
Two determined Suffolk New College students have won regional construction competitions and are now setting their sights on becoming the best in the country.News
A journalist's return to roots
After spending four decades chronicling the lives of others, journalist Jenny Taylor has decided to write her own remarkable new chapter. At 69, she has swapped her notebook for gardening tools and enrolled at Suffolk Rural college to study landscaping and gardening.Feature
'You shook the hand that shook the world': Ipswich boxing ref's encounter with Lennox Lewis
An Ipswich boxing referee pursuing Olympic dreams received words of encouragement from former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis at an international tournament.News
Suffolk college backs scrapping English and maths tests for adult apprentices
Suffolk New College is supporting new government changes that remove mandatory English and maths qualifications for apprentices over 19, affecting 47 current adult learners at the institution.News
Nine apprentices celebrated at Suffolk New College as National Apprenticeships Week kicks off
Suffolk New College has honoured its top-performing apprentices at an awards ceremony held at Ipswich's Chefs' Whites restaurant.News
Former college student follows teacher's footsteps to save lives in Suffolk
Cassidy Beeton turned inspiration into action, joining her former tutor as a Community First Responder while pursuing her paramedic dreams.News
Suffolk New College celebrates 100th industry partnership
Suffolk New College has reached a milestone in its industry partnership programme, with local financial advisory firm Becketts becoming the 100th company to join the scheme.News
College staff receive national recognition at House of Lords
Two Suffolk New College tutors have been recognised for their community work at a prestigious awards ceremony in the House of Lords, earning plaudits for initiatives ranging from arts funding awareness to supporting local charities.News
Suffolk New College joins Chartered Institution of Further Education
Suffolk New College has become a member of the Chartered Institution of Further Education, the voice for technical and professional education in the UK.News
College clothing donation inspired by staff member's lived experience
A Suffolk New College staff member who once relied on food banks has helped coordinate a donation of 15 bags of clothes to an Ipswich homeless charity, saying the organisation's work is "incredible".News
Farmer Christmas swaps sleigh for tractor in Witnesham school visit
For ten years, Suffolk Rural College lecturer John Attridge has been bringing festive cheer to Witnesham Primary School as Farmer Christmas, creating lasting memories for generations of pupils.News
'Beautiful friendship' forms between students and care home residents
A heartwarming partnership between young students and elderly residents at a Framlingham care home is helping break down barriers and create lasting connections across generations.News
Local brothers make history at national trade skills finals
In what's believed to be a first for any UK college, two brothers have both reached the podium in different disciplines at the prestigious SkillBuild national finals.News
College's zoo dream inspires student conservation mission to Africa
Students at Suffolk Rural College are working to turn their wildlife conservation dreams into reality, launching an innovative adoption scheme to fund a life-changing trip to South Africa. The initiative comes as the college pursues its ambition to become a licensed zoo.News
Suffolk employers unite to showcase career opportunities to more than 3,000 students
Some of the county's largest employers partnered with Suffolk New College to help bridge the gap between education and industry at the first FutureSkills Fair on 04 November.News
Meet the Suffolk family who can't stay out of the kitchen
A 16-year-old aspiring chef is training at Suffolk New College, following in the footsteps of her father and grandfather and continuing a family tradition that spans half a century.Feature
Suffolk New College receives £50,000 boost for student facilities
Ipswich Borough Council has provided a £50,000 funding boost to Suffolk New College to create new computer facilities and learning spaces, including specialist equipment for games design students.News
Sizewell C pledges 500 jobs for Ipswich residents
Sizewell C has committed to creating 500 jobs for Ipswich residents during the construction of the new nuclear power plant, as part of an agreement with Ipswich MP Jack Abbott.News
Thousands of young people to attend FutureSkills Fair in Ipswich
A major careers event aimed at inspiring 14-16 year olds is set to take place at Suffolk New College on 4 November, with 3,000 youngsters already signed up to attend.News
Two teens arrested after knife incident at Suffolk New College
Police have arrested two teenage boys following reports of individuals brandishing knives outside Suffolk New College in Ipswich last week.News
Freeport East invests nearly £1m to boost local businesses and skills
Freeport East is injecting almost £1 million into East of England businesses and education organisations through two new funds to support small businesses and strengthen opportunities in high-growth sectors like clean energy.News
To infinity and beyond: College welcomes new alpaca Fuzz Lightyear
Suffolk New College's Rural campus has welcomed an adorable new arrival, with a baby alpaca making his debut just in time for the new term.News
73-year-old great-grandad accepts creative writing holiday after GCSE success
73-year-old Danny Davey has been offered a creative writing and walking holiday in the Peak District after passing his English GCSE, 59 years after leaving school at 14.News
Terry Baxter to step down as Ipswich Central chair
Terry Baxter has announced he will leave his role as Chair of Ipswich Central, the town's Business Improvement District, at the end of 2024.News
Mother and daughter both say 'hello' to college life this term
A 52-year-old mum and her 16-year-old daughter are starting new courses at Suffolk New College this week, marking an exciting journey for both.News
From Instagram to Italian: Suffolk New College unveils affordable new leisure learning courses
Suffolk New College is launching a new autumn programme of short and affordable "leisure learning" courses, ranging from Italian to Instagram.News
Suffolk heart attack survivor conquers 879-mile cycle challenge
A 50-year-old Suffolk man who took up cycling after surviving a heart attack has completed an epic 879-mile journey from Land's End to John o'Groats in just four and a half days.News
Local students score gaming industry experience with Ipswich games studio
Over twenty Suffolk New College students have gained valuable experience through month-long internships at Alarming Ladder, an indie games studio based in Ipswich.News
Ipswich kickboxer aims to reclaim world title
Martin Dimitrov, 19, will compete in the WKO Open World Championships in Barnsley next week, aiming to reclaim his 82kg world title.News
Ipswich apprentices reach prestigious national skills competition finals
Two apprentices from Suffolk New College have qualified for the national finals of WorldSkills, a prestigious vocational competition.News
Ipswich lecturer's Olympic boxing protégé sends emotional thank you from Paris
An Ipswich college lecturer received a heartfelt message from the Olympic boxer he's trained since childhood as the athlete prepares to compete in Paris.News
Ipswich Town Deal projects progress with £25m investment
A £25 million government investment is driving forward ten major projects to regenerate Ipswich town centre.News
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