In 2016, after completing a year of sixth form, James realised the experience wasn’t living up to his expectations and made the conscious decision to explore a different path by enrolling at West Suffolk College – a choice that would…
Dennis joined West Suffolk College in 1984 as a part-time lecturer in Business and became a permanent full-time member of staff after one year. Two notable highlights of his career include the development and introduction of the BA (Hons) Business…
Eva studied General Art and Design at West Suffolk College before earning a BA (Hons) in Graphic and Communication Design at University Studies at West Suffolk. She joined EEG’s marketing team in 2021 as a Marketing Assistant and now oversees…
Julie first worked at EEG in 2008 running the laundry in hospitality. As it was a termly contract, it balanced with her family. During her time, she completed the access to humanities course. This sparked a lasting passion for learning.…
David Seddon, 76, lives in Bury St Edmunds. He moved from Lincolnshire to Suffolk in the mid-eighties to start work as an engineering lecturer for West Suffolk College. He loved the role so much he ended up working for the…
Helena’s journey at West Suffolk College began in 1995, when she was invited to join as a dance consultant during the college’s initial efforts to establish its performing arts provision. Her expertise quickly proved valuable, as she soon became a…
Dr Jack Fawbert is a retired academic with an extensive and distinguished career in Sociology and higher education. Beginning as a part-time lecturer at West Suffolk College in 1985, he quickly progressed to full-time roles, ultimately becoming Head of Sociology…
Eastern Education Group’s CEO, Nikos Savvas, initially became Principal of West Suffolk College in 2013 and has since led a bold and transformative period of growth across the institution and beyond. Under his leadership, the college not only weathered arguably…
Peter Dudley joined West Suffolk College in 1979 as a lecturer within the Department of General Studies, leading a small Liberal Studies team and teaching Sociology in the evenings. Over time, his role evolved significantly as he took on wider…