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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... 
Farewell from Charlie!
27th Jun
Well, this year has moved pretty fast. If you didn’t stop and look around once in a while, you might’ve missed it. With the Ferris Bueller references out the way, this year has been something incredibly special and rather life changing in... 
Bright Things on the Horizon - Summer
23rd Jun
“Summer of Love: Shine Bright and Recharge”Soak Up the Summer Mindfully ☀️ Your Wellbeing Comes First – Let’s Make It a Season to Shine 🌻As we move into the summer holidays and the months of June and July, it’s the perfect time to slow down... 
Refugee Week 2025
16th Jun
Migration: Types, Challenges, and ReflectionsThe following is an article written by our Student Engagement Assistant, Zahra, originally from Iran, building a new life at Edinburgh College.Nowadays, one of the most important global issues is... 
Summer Hours
9th Jun
It's nearly the summer holidays! Since the college is wrapping up for the semester, our offices will be closing from Friday the 13th of June until we welcome students back on campus in August. Don't worry, though, the ECSA team are here... 
Impact Report 2025
9th Jun
As the academic year 2024-25 draws to a close, we get to look back and remember as well as celebrate all the great things we have worked on and achieved over the past 12 months in the shape of our Annual Impact report."I hope you enjoy reading... 
The Big Student Thank You 2025 Winners
3rd Jun
We were delighted to run the Big Student Thank You again this year, an initiative which gives students the chance to say 'thank you' to those college lecturers and staff who have gone the extra mile to help them over the course of this... 
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...