EC Students' Association Newsletter
 
Strikes Update

We are working hard to make key decision makers aware of what you’re going through as a result of the ongoing industrial action. Since our last update, we have raised your concerns and shared your anonymised feedback with the Principal, the Executive Team, the College's Board of Managment and lecturers' union EIS.

Please complete our feedback form if you haven't already, as this helps us to flag up the courses and classes that are being most impacted by the strikes. We’ll continue to work with the College and the EIS representatives to encourage them to find a solution as quickly as possible that will allow all students to get back to class and be taught and supported by their lecturers.

If your classes are currently suspended, keep checking your emails and Teams messages so that you can stay updated.

Share your views here
 
Clubs & Societies

The first meetings for Photography Club, Music Club and Video Games Club are next week! You don't need to sign up in advance, just turn up on the day.

Photography Club

Monday 9th October, 4pm Sighthill Room 1-12.2.

More info
Music Club

Tuesday 10th October, 4pm, Sighthill Room 1-28.

More info
Video Games Club

Weds 11th October, 4pm, Milton Road, Room M3-11.

More info
Click here to view other clubs and societies
 
Can you help make our Students' Association thrive?

We are looking for two engaged and dedicated students to join our Board of Trustees. Could this be you?

Our Student Trustees bring their real-life student experience to our Board of Trustees, who meet four times a year. The Trustees have the overall responsibility for the affairs of the Students' Association, from finances to strategic direction. This is a voluntary position, and you don't need any previous experience to apply, we're just looking for students who are passionate about helping EC Students' Association thrive.

If this could be you, please click the button below to find out more and apply.

Apply by Sunday 5th November
 
World Mental Health Day

Tuesday 10th October is World Mental Health Day. To mark this important event, we'll be hosting a stall at Sighthill campus from 10am-2pm. You'll be able to find us on the ground floor, next to the Gather & Gather cafe.

We'll be giving out free resources to help support mental health, and you can find out about the services that are available to support your wellbeing at College.

Wellbeing at College
 
Live Q&A with the College Principal, Audrey Cumberford

EC Students' Association are hosting a Live Teams Q & A Session with Audrey Cumberford, Principal of Edinburgh College. The Teams call will take place on Thursday 12th October at 12.30-1.30pm and all students are very welcome to join.

This is your chance to ask questions about strike action and other issues you'd like to hear more about.

Submit your questions here
 
See it. Report it. Stop it.

We work alongside the College to promote and defend the amazing diversity of our students on campus and online. 

A new process is now in place to report instances of hate and misogyny at College.

If you experience or witness an incident which you believe is motivated by hate, you can inform the College anonymously or with your contact details.

Find out more
 
Don't Walk, Talk!

Are you worried college might not be for you? Would you like to talk about your options?

Why not have a chat with one of the Career Advisers at the "Talk Don’t Walk" drop-in session where you can discuss:

  • How you are feeling about your course.
  • Look at ways of supporting you.
  • What your next steps could be.
Find your careers adviser
 
Peak Rail Fares scrapped for 6 months

The Scottish Government has announced that they will be scrapping peak-time rail fares on all train services from the 2nd of October for six months.

That means that you pay the same to get into College at 9am and you would at 1pmm potentially saving you a lot of money.

Find out more on the Scotrail website 

Cheaper fares for 6 months
 

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