Hi everyone, we have loads of fun events and a pretty important election coming up so take a look at our latest newsletter below to find out what's going on in your college community! 

We've got our International Women's Day event at our Granton Campus next Tuesday (10th March) where we will be in the Hub doing flower arranging with anyone who wants to swing by, and offering free teas and coffees.

Tackling gender inequality benefits people of all genders, not just women. This international day is rooted in a fight for greater equality, improvement to reproductive rights, and to tackle gender-based violence - affecting women in the UK and around the world.

Students should vote for me because I will be a strong, approachable, and proactive voice for everyone at Edinburgh College. I will listen carefully, communicate clearly, and turn your feedback into real action. With experience in project management and problem-solving, I know how to deliver results. I will advocate for more stable timetables, flexible learning, and better access to financial support. 

My goal is simple — to make student life fairer, more organised, and more supportive for everyone.

I’ve been a teacher, an activist, and a leader, I now want to use those skills to be your Student President.

When university didn’t work out for me, I thought that higher education was simply out of reach. College re-instilled my confidence and belief in myself. I understand how important college is.

I don’t have all the answers, but I assure you if elected, I will spend every day fighting for you. I want to be part of making a change. You can be part of that change too; that’s why I am asking for your vote in these elections.

I feel like I have experienced some of the worst and I don’t want that for anyone else 

I will also listen to all complaints and act on them as best as I can 

I started on the Adult Returners programme a year ago and now study Community Involvement. My success is due to passionate and supportive lecturers, but management’s administrative barriers threaten that progress. With college funding cut by 20% since 2021, we need a President who knows that education is a lifeline.

Having overcome homelessness and after several years in recovery, I have the grit and determination to hold management and the Scottish Government accountable and ensure support is provided to every student who needs it. Vote Jed Miller for a President who knows the stakes and will never back down.

I am very friendly, easy to talk to and very good at solving problems.

I can make sure you feel comfortable at college to my best ability.

As a Vice-President Activities, I will bring brightness and buzzin’ energy into college life. Benefit from my experience in communications, and let’s use the United Us Podcast as a promo platform, giving you a real voice and space for self-expression. Together, we will celebrate difference and diversity, connect people, and include everyone. I will stand beside every society, support outstanding initiatives, and help you turn your vision into action. Be bold, be involved, expand your opportunities. I’m your booster for a more vibrant, inclusive, future-focused student life. 

Please vote for VP Activities, Oleksandr Shtepan.

I genuinely care and take action. From my work over this academic year, housing and food insecurity, alongside inadequate support for physical or mental health issues, appear to be the most pressing issues. I intend to continue my close work with the Students’ Association, the Wellbeing Team, the college EDI lead, the LDTs, and - most importantly - with students, to make meaningful changes that improve student quality of life.

I also know how much a sense of community impacts students' mental wellbeing so I'll be offering events for better mental and physical health, whilst improving community-building opportunities at student societies.

Students should vote for me as I will listen to their voices, i will focus full on building support, trust and a community with students.

any concerns will be taken seriously so that I may help as much as I can.