College group hears from inspirational local figures during celebration of Black History Month

Eastern Education Group hosted a number of activities across October in support of Black History Month. Sessions that took place in Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich looked at leadership, media and Windrush – and students from West Suffolk College, One…

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Behind the scenes image of Dr Tsigarides and the Rural Minds team capturing content for the new project [photo supplied by Revolve Labs]

One in three farmers show signs of depression – Suffolk doctors hope Virtual Reality will help to ‘save lives’ in rural communities 

Nearly 50% of UK farmers experience constant anxiety, according to the RABI Big Farming Survey – a stark reminder of the mental health crisis gripping rural communities. Now, a new virtual reality project, Rural Minds, is using immersive storytelling to spark understanding, empathy, and change. …

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College group says upcoming birthday party and free family day ‘will have something for everyone’

West Suffolk College and Eastern Education Group are putting the final preparations together for their 100th birthday party. The organisation was set up back in 1925 and staff and students will be celebrating their centenary on Saturday 20 September 2025.…

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Isabella Tonkins said she knew she could do better than the science grade she'd achieved in high school

Eastern Education Group celebrates life-changing GCSE results for adult learners

Eastern Education Group is celebrating another year of inspirational GCSE and functional skills results – proving that education has the power to transform lives at any stage of life, regardless of age or background. This year, hundreds of learners across…

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A group photo of Abbeygate students on result day

Eastern Education Group celebrates remarkable results with inspiring student stories and national successes

Eastern Education Group has congratulated the class of 2025 on an outstanding year of results – with achievements spanning top national grades, Oxbridge offers, international scholarships, and exceptional vocational outcomes. Eastern Education Group includes One Sixth Form College (ONE) based…

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