Eastern Education Group (EEG), a leading provider of education across East Anglia, is set to bring festive cheer to Bury St Edmunds this month with a free Christmas Market at its University and Professional Development Centre. The event will take…
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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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. …
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:…
Maria Costa De Sousa, 22, from East Harling in Norfolk studied on a degree in sociology and criminology with University Studies at West Suffolk College. Maria said: “I got a first-class honours degree and that made me happy and proud.…
Debbie Balfour, 48, from Stowupland, completed a degree in Integrative Counselling at University Studies at West Suffolk College, graduating with first-class honours. She also received an award for the best dissertation across all students at University Studies during the 2024/25…
Harry Bentley, 23, from Bury St Edmunds has just completed a degree in Early Childhood Studies. The keen sportsman has also just returned to the UK after spending time coaching football in America. Harry said: “I chose University Studies at…
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…
A group of models who are living with or beyond cancer will be taking to the catwalk to raise money for charity. The occasion will take place on Thursday 9 October 2025 on behalf of The Blossom Charity and the…
As we are about to open our Edmund’s Open Lecture Series 2025/26 this week, we wanted to take stock of the achievements and guest speakers who were involved in the academic series just gone in 2024 This was our biggest…