Welcome Weeks
We'll be running activities throughout our Welcome Weeks to make sure you have the best start at EC!
Picture of Freshers' Fair at Granton

Over the first few weeks of the academic year, the Students' Association organises a range of activities to welcome new students, provide information, and give you opportunities to get involved & have some fun!

If you have any questions about the events or activities, please get in touch with us on contact@ecsa.scot

2025-26 Session

 

Date

Campuses

Activities

Week 1
25th to 29th August

Granton, Milton Rd, and Sighthill Monday to Thursday

Midlothian, Thursday 28th only

Campus tours from reception - 3 times per day

Midlothian Welcome stall, 10am-2pm

Week 2
1st to 5th SeptemberMonday - Sighthill
Tuesday - Granton
Wednesday - Milton Rd
Thursday - Midlothian
Stall and activities from ECSA, Wellbeing Team, and key external partners from 10am to 2pm
Week 3
8th to 12th SeptemberMonday - Midlothian
Tuesday - Milton Rd
Wednesday - Granton
Thursday - Sighthill
Fun activities to get involved with and a chance to join clubs on your campus

Opening Hours

Granton Campus
Day Time slot
Mon: 10:00-16:00
Tue: 10:00-16:00
Wed: 10:00-16:00
Thu: 10:00-16:00
The front of Midlothian Campus
Day Time slot
Thu: 9:00-15:00
Milton Road campus
Day Time slot
Mon: 10:00-16:00
Tue: 10:00-16:00
Wed: 10:00-16:00
Sighthill Campus courtyard
Day Time slot
Mon: 10:00-16:00
Tue: 10:00-16:00
Wed: 10:00-16:00
Thu: 10:00-16:00
Fri: 10:00-16:00

Upcoming Events

Zine Making Workshop

Starts:
Ends:
Campus: Granton
Room Number: Library

Zines are an act of resistance. Zines build community, they provide support, recognition and they are good form for…

Zine Making Workshop

Starts:
Ends:
Campus: Sighthill

Zines are an act of resistance. Zines build community, they provide support, recognition and they are good form for…

Origami making while discussing gender-based violence

Starts:
Ends:
Campus: Granton
Room Number: The Hub

You can just swing by our stall in the Hub on the day - no need to book a ticket.

Self-defence class (women and gender queer students)

Starts:
Ends:
Campus: Sighthill
Room Number: SMB-004

Origami making while discussing gender-based violence

Starts:
Ends:
Campus: Milton Road
Room Number: The Foyer

You can just swing by our stall in the Foyer on the day - no need to book a ticket.