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Granton Paint & Sip Monday 2nd June
16th May
🌊 Brushes & Beach Vibes: Summer Paint & SipReady to kick off summer with some creativity and chilled drinks? Join us for Brushes & Beach Vibes, our beach-themed Paint & Sip session at Granton!Whether you're a seasoned painter or... 
Granton Pride Party 4th June!
28th May
Since June is pride month, we want to celebrate all our LGBTQ+ students by throwing our Pride Party 2025!Held in the Granton Hub, there will be t-shirt decorating, tote bag decorating, face paint give aways, banner making and free drinks and... 
Buzzin' for the Future
26th May
On Friday the 23rd of May, we were joined by members of the College Senior Management Team to help us celebrate the launch of our new Stragic Plan for 2025-28: Buzzin for the Future! 
Become a Friendly Faces Volunteer!
26th May
We all know that, starting College, particularly if you don't know anyone, can be a daunting experience. So many rooms, so much information, so many new things to remember! Sometimes it can be a bit overwhelming.EC Students' Association is... 
Summer Support Payment for Edinburgh College students!
26th May
Have you been getting funding from the college or SAAS and Student Loan Company this academic year? Are you worried about paying rent and bills over the summer when funding ends?You might be eligible to apply for the Summer Support Payment. To... 
ECGX - Edinburgh College Games eXpo 2025
26th May
Attention gamers! ECGx is coming!Come to along to try out 30+ new video games, and hang out and chat with the devs! ECGx (Edinburgh College Games Expo) is a combo of end-of-year-show for EC game dev students and a mini-expo for local indie... 
Have Your Say: Edinburgh College Cuts Counselling Service
19th May
Due to a withdrawal of funding from the Scottish Government, Edinburgh College will no longer provide free in-person counselling to students from next term.We know this is deeply concerning. Mental health support is essential, and the removal of... 
Granton Campus Paint & Sip
16th May
🌊 Brushes & Beach Vibes: Summer Paint & SipReady to kick off summer with some creativity and chilled drinks? Join us for Brushes & Beach Vibes, our beach-themed Paint & Sip session at Granton!Whether you're a seasoned... 
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025
8th May
The 12th to the 16th of May 2025 is Mental Health Awareness Week.Following on from our Wellbeing Fairs at Granton and Sighthill campuses earlier this year, EC Students' Association will be holding mental health check-in stalls at Milton Rd and... 
Bright Things on the Horizon - May Edition
6th May
May: "Mindful May: A Fresh Start for Mental Health"Show Your Mind Some Love! ❤️ Your Mind Matters – Let’s Talk About It 💬 This May, we're taking some time to focus on something that affects all of us – mental health. Mental Health... 
Games Day!
1st May
Get Your Game On at Granton Hub's Games Day!Ready, set, play! Join us at Granton Hub for an action-packed Games Day filled with fun, friendly competition, and delicious pizza. Whether you're racing in Mario Kart or stacking blocks in Jenga, there'... 
Staff vs Students Badminton Tournaments
29th Apr
Interested in badminton and up for some friendly competition? Well you are in luck! The college is running a Staff vs Students Badminton Tournament as part of Mental Health Awareness Week, to get people together, get everyone moving and have fun.... 
Student Life Survey 2025 - The Results
28th Apr
Over the course of February, March and April 2025, we asked students to respond to our annual Student Life Survey. In total, 905 students filled out the survey which has given us a great insight into the issues students are facing right now, from... 
The Big Student Thank You 2025
24th Apr
We are proud to present The Big Student Thank You 2025!The Big Student Thank You is a learning and teaching awards programme, organised by EC Students’ Association to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of Edinburgh College... 
Student Trustees
3rd Apr
EC Students' Association is looking for engaged and dedicated students, who supports the vision and direction of their Students' Association, to join our Board of Trustees. Could this be you? If the answer is yes, then please...