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…

Alex Goodenough’s journey with West Suffolk College began early – he joined the Hospitality Department as a 14–16 young apprentice back in 2011. That first taste of professional training set the tone for his next steps: a BTEC Extended Diploma…

Elliott Sanders began his journey at West Suffolk College in the 2018/2019 academic year, enrolling on the Level 3 Performance and Production of Popular Music course. After finishing his GCSEs, Elliott was uncertain about what path to take next –…

Alex Ray’s journey into the world of theatre lighting began in 2016, when he joined West Suffolk College’s Production Arts course after his original course at Suffolk New College unexpectedly closed. What could’ve been a setback turned into a launchpad:…

This video shares Colin’s incredible journey — from the struggles he faced to the mindset that helped him push through. Hear firsthand how he views success, perseverance, and finding purpose when the odds are stacked against you. If you need…

Dan Hammett studied at West Suffolk College from 2013 to 2017, completing Sport and Exercise Science at Levels 2 and 3, while also re-sitting his GCSEs in English and Maths – which paved the way for him to attend his…