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Events from Brighten The Corners Presents and other promoters across The Baths, St Stephen’s Church and The Smokehouse venues.
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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.Top universities and local firms welcome Northgate Sixth Form leavers
As Northgate Sixth Form bids farewell to its class of 2024, students are preparing for their futures at top universities and local firms.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.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.Suffolk A-level students see slight increase in top grades, still lagging behind UK average
More A-level students in Suffolk achieved the highest grade in 2024 compared to the previous year, but the figures remain well below pandemic-era results.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.Today’s supporter
Brighten the Corners
Brighten the Corners runs a diverse live music programme, training and education opportunities across three venues, and an annual multi-venue festival in Ipswich, Suffolk.
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