Latest News
Hello from your new Student Officers
24th Jul Adam Lowe - PresidentI have always been the quiet little guy, so taking on this role is a very new experience and responsibility for me. But I believe I will be a good fit for the job because recently due to me being quiet and reserved, I’m now very passionate and at the forefront of...
Impact Report 2023-24
4th Jun As the academic year 2023-24 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’m very proud to present our Impact Report for 2023-2024...
Officer Blogs: Thanks for the memories!
7th Jun Skye Marriner, PresidentWell it's finally here. After two incredible years at Edinburgh College Student' Association, I am now officially leaving!There is so much I could say. So many memories I could recount, and so many lessons learned. Being a student is brutal. Being a young person...
We're closing for the Summer Holidays!
7th Jun It's nearly the summer holidays! Since the college is wrapping up for the semester, our offices are now closing until we welcome students back on campus in August. On the 1st of July, we'll welcome our new officer team for 2024-25: Adam, Caitlin, and Sukinder. Over...
A whole day of in-person Video Games and Tabletop Games for students!
30th May Are you someone who likes to play games? On Wenesday 12th June (last week of term) we will be running an in-person video games and tabletop Games day at our Granton Campus. The day is open to anyone, from experienced gamers to people who may not have played much but...
General Election Coming Soon
24th May Earlier this week, the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the next General Election will take place on Thursday 4th July 2024. That's in six weeks' time! We want to make sure that students' voices are heard when it comes to deciding who should lead the UK for the next four...
Free Clothing Pop-Up
23rd May Do you like second hand clothes? In need of a new summer dress? Look no further! To give our swap shops a rest through the summer, we are running a pop-up clothing event at our Granton Campus to give away lots of clothes before the next academic year, so we can start fresh next...
Student Mental Health Agreement now launched
23rd May Over the course of the last year, we've been speaking to students about their mental health and wellbeing, and promoting the services that are available to support them from within the College and beyond. Last week, to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, we were delighted to...
Pride Party 2024
23rd May To kick off Pride Month, we are holding our annual 'Pride Party'! We invite you to join us on Tuesday 4th June at the Granton campus - in the Hub - at 2:30pm to enjoy some music and celebrate our amazing LGBTQ+ student community at Edinburgh College! There will be...
Strikes Info Session - Frequently Asked Questions
16th May With upcoming lecturers' strikes scheduled for Monday 20th May, Thursday 23rd May, Tuesday 28th May, Thursday 30th May and Friday 31st May, as well as a full week of strikes on the week of 3rd-7th June, we held an open information session for all students where they could ask...
Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
8th May What is Mental Health Awareness Week?Mental Health Awareness Week happens every year, and it's the biggest opportunity for the whole of the UK to come together to focus on getting good mental health. The week aims to tackle stigma and help people understand and prioritise their and...
Student Life Survey 2024 - The Results
7th May Over the course of February, March and April 2024, we asked students to respond to our annual Student Life Survey. In total, 629 students filled out the survey which has given us a great insight into the issues students are facing right now, from housing, to travel and finances. This...
Representing Edinburgh College students on the national stage
26th Apr "Over the past few weeks, myself and our Officer Team attended the National Union of Students conferences for Scotland and then the whole UK. These conferences are a meetup of all the elected officers, student delegates, observers and NUS staff from across the country to discuss...
Lecturers on strike (again!) How has it impacted you?
25th Apr Strikes online info session for studentsOn Wednesday 15th May, 12-1pm, we will be hosting an online information session for students about Strikes and Action Short of Strike. This is an online meeting open to any students, where you'll be able to ask questions and get the latest info...
UK General Election: Manifesto For Our Future
25th Apr There will be a general election in the next 10 months and students will play a vital role in deciding what our next government looks like and what they prioritise.The National Union of Students as the representative body of students from across the UK, have gathered feedback from...