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A Mental check-in with Jordan
16th Nov
Hey team, how's everyone been doing? How have your classes been? Have you had anything on your mind lately and just wanted someone to have a chat and check-in with you?Well, this Friday at 11 am, I will be hosting a virtual check-in that is open... 
NUS Scotland BIG Student £££ Survey
11th Nov
For just 5 minutes of your time – you could win £150NUS Scotland is conducting The BIG student £££ survey. They want to understand more about students’ financial situations, what your cost of living is like, and how money (or lack of money)... 
Our Go Green hubs are open!
8th Nov
ECSA's Go Green Hubs are now open on campus!The Go Green team have set up Go Green Hubs on all campuses, where you can find our Community Fridges and Swap Shops. These are set up in the following areas:Sighthill - up the stairs in the Atrium,... 
Black History Month Walking Tour
4th Nov
As part of ECSA's Black History Month celebration, we booked a private tour with Lisa William of Edinburgh Caribbean Association for the #BlackHistoryWalkingTour of Edinburgh!Thank you to the students that attended! I hope that you had as... 
ECSA Spiking Statement
27th Oct
At ECSA we have seen the deeply disturbing reports of spiking being on the rise throughout the country. As a team, we firmly believe that everyone should be safe when they are enjoying a night out.Spiking is not a crime anyone should feel the... 
Engage with COP26
26th Oct
For those of you who don't know or were unsure, COP26 stands for the 26th Conference of the Parties. In other words, it's part of a regular schedule of UN Climate Conferences, and will be the largest gathering of Heads of States to... 
Be Bright Be Seen Be Safe
25th Oct
Contact us for free items to help you walk and cycle safelyAre you wanting to walk or cycle, but are worried about how dark it's getting in the mornings and at night? We've got you covered with free bike lights and high-vis items... 
It's Environmenstrual Week! Switch to a plastic free period
8th Oct
Did you know that a disposable sanitary product contains the equivalent of 4 plastic bags? Monday 11th October is the start of Environmenstrual Week - a week long campaign to call for eco-friendly and healthy period products to be available... 
VP Activities Blog: More ways to get involved!
7th Oct
So, you're enrolled, you have managed to get into Teams & Moodle (eventually) and you have got to grips with your timetable... But there's more to being an Edinburgh College student than just that, surely?As your VP Activities I have put... 
Black History Month 2021: Proud To Be
4th Oct
October is Black History Month in the UK. Black History Month is an annual event dedicated to recognising and celebrating the contributions of those in the UK with African or Caribbean heritage.Throughout October we will be running a number of... 
Share a car this October to Commute Back Better
4th Oct
We are relaunching our dedicated Liftshare scheme - https://edinburghcollege.liftshare.com - set up to connect you with other students who are travelling your way to College. It’s quick, easy and FREE to sign up. Even better, every week... 
Challenge Poverty Week 2021
4th Oct
For Challenge Poverty Week we will be highlighting and sharing information and statistics about Poverty in Scotland. The Poverty Alliance is running this week annually to highlight that Poverty is a problem we can solve with specific solutions! We... 
World Vegetarian Day: Meal Inspiration for the Weekend
1st Oct
The 1st October is World Vegetarian Day! Today we are celebrating the benefits of being a vegetarian and encourage you to reduce your meat consumption and try being vegetarian this month by sharing a few tasty recipes that the team here at ECSA... 
Come along to our Climate Cafe
29th Sep
ECSA is proud to announch the first of hopefully many Climate Cafes happening across campuses!Our first event will be on Tuesday 5th October at Milton Road campus from 12-1pm. If the weather provides it will be held in the lovely community garden... 
President's blog: Join us at the Climate Strike!
21st Sep
On Friday the 24th of September, we'll be taking part in the Climate Strike and associated protest outside the Scottish Parliament to highlight the importance of Climate Change. We will be joined by students and student officers from across...