Representatives, Jo and Cliff

Eastern Education Group keeps the flame burning for Human Rights Day with Amnesty International

Eastern Education Group welcomed representatives from Amnesty International to the University & Professional Development Centre to mark Human Rights Day on 10th December. The charity presented a book titled ‘My Dear Kabul’ – a harrowing memoir of a women’s writing…

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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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Alfie Wilson won a special award at the University Studies at West Suffolk College graduation ceremony

My time at university was a big opportunity for me to express my creativity and build up my confidence

Alfie Wilson, 22, from Haverhill studied on a games development degree with University Studies at West Suffolk College. Alfie won an additional award at the graduation ceremony held in Bury for showing significant academic improvement during his course. Alfie said:…

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Happy days for the class of 2025 who all picked up childcare degrees at the Eastern Education Group's graduation ceremony

Eastern Education Group recognises academic achievement during annual graduation ceremony during 100-year anniversary celebrations

CEO Dr Nikos Savvas says ‘to be graduating in our centenary year is something truly special’. It was a double cause for celebration at the St Edmundsbury Cathedral today when the place of worship played host to the annual University…

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