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Big Student Thank You 2025

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...
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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 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...
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Autism Acceptance Week

3rd Apr
 I’m Charlie, the current VP Activities at ECSA, and I am autistic. Although I didn’t get my formal diagnosis until I was 17, just before my 18th birthday, I have known I was autistic since I was nearly 14. Since that point I have put a lot of...

Between Fire and Restraint - Guest Blog by Thai Dunlevie

1st Apr
 As part of our the Decolonising the Curriculum project we are working on with the college, two of our Lead Reps, Thai Dunlevie (HND Visual Communication: Illustration) and Lauryn Kokovworho (NPA Access to Cyber Security and Software...

Earth Day 2025

31st Mar
 This Earth Day, let’s come together to celebrate our beautiful planet!Earth Day is a time to reflect on our impact while also appreciating the beauty and diversity of nature and the world around us—and most importantly, to take action to protect...
Summer Internships at Edinburgh Airport

Paid Internships at Edinburgh Airport

24th Mar
 Edinburgh Airport are currently recruiting for a range of roles within their Summer Internships programme.All roles last between 10 and 12 weeks, starting in June 2025 and are full-time hours of 40hrs per week. All roles are paid at £12.65 per...
2025 elections results

EC Students' Association 2025 Election Results

20th Mar
 After a big week of campaigning and conversations, we can now announce the results of the 2025 EC Students’ Association Full-Time Officer Elections!Firstly, thank you to each and every student who took the time to vote – your...

Candidates Interviewed by Journalism Students

19th Mar
 As part of EC Students' Association Elections, we were joined by students from the HNC Media and Communication - Digital Journalism course at Granton campus who interviewed our hopeful candidates, as well as Charlie, our VP Activities.Setting the...

Voting Open!

13th Mar
 Voting in this year's EC Students' Association Annual Elections is open from 11am, Monday 17th March to 2pm, Thursday the 20th March 2025.The video below will let you know who the candidates are, and how to vote.To find out full details...

United Us Podcast: Episode Two

10th Mar
 Discover the heartwarming stories behind A Feeling of home – The latest episode of United Us Podcast about college lifeEdinburgh College’s student-led United Us Podcast, is back with a powerful new episode titled A Feeling of Home. This episode...
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International Women's Day 2025 - Meet the Women of ECSA

7th Mar
 International Women’s Day is an important event in the calendar each year. It has its roots in the Women’s Suffrage movement from the early 1900s, where women campaigned for the right to vote and other equalities such as better pay.  In 1910...

Elections 2025: Meet the Candidates!

6th Mar
 EC Students' Association is here to represent all students at Edinburgh College. The needs of our students are always evolving, which is why every March, we host our College-wide elections for the next President, Vice-President Welfare,...

Bright Things on the Horizon March Edition

3rd Mar
  March: Nutrition Awareness MonthFuel Your Body, Boost Your Energy! ⚡🥑March is Nutrition Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to focus on how we can fuel our bodies for success. Good nutrition isn’t just about staying healthy—it plays...
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Prayer Rooms for Ramadan

25th Feb
 Many of our students and employees will soon embark on their celebration of Ramadan, a holy month for Muslims when they refrain primarily from eating and drinking during the daylight hours. Ramadan is considered a time to purify the soul, refocus...