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…
Sophie Owen and Alex Matthews met while studying Musical Theatre at Conservatoire EAST, part of West Suffolk College, between 2017 and 2019 – and ended up leaving with more than just a qualification. In 2024, the pair got engaged, proving…
Rhapsody Rolfe studied Performing and Production Arts at Conservatoire EAST, part of West Suffolk College, from 2019 to 2021. During her time there, she served as a student representative and embraced the opportunity to grow as a performer. ConEAST provided…
Nick Foster joined West Suffolk College as Vice Principal on the 1st of January 1988, working alongside Ken Masters (Vice Principal for Resources) during a transformative period for the college. With a background in curriculum development and a deep commitment…