At Edinburgh College, we are working to tackle gender-based violence on a local level during this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence. 

From the 25th November to 10th December, we're running a series of events and activities to engage students in taking action against gender based violence. Click the button to find out more, and here's a snapshot of what's going on below.

For Care Experienced Week in October, we asked our student community to share their stories. Here's one of the submissions we received which has been inspiring our team:

“I was in and out of care homes since I was 9 months old till 8 years old, My life in care was pretty horrific since I was in care since 1970s and there was no regulations set on how punishment was set and resulted in very harsh and strict punishment, often resulting in different types and severe abuse. I thought I would share as I am in my 50s now and doing now what I would have loved to do many years ago and struggled with sometimes quite severe anxiety and depression which stopped me from doing what I love.

I have worked and still working with future pathways and counselling sessions, to help me feel this is now with the right support is very helpful in bringing out my confidence to bring out my passions in life instead of hiding away. I am loving being back in Edinburgh College and looking forward to a brighter future. Edinburgh College is full of wonder people of all ages and there is always help and support where needed.”

Find out more about what Care Experienced means and the support available to students.

As the weather turns colder, we’re inviting all Edinburgh College students and staff to join us for a cosy Winter Warmer event on Monday the 8th December at Sighthill Atrium from 11am till 2pm

Drop in for hot drinks, fun games, and plenty of snacks