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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... 
Funding Tips
17th Sep
Funding Tips!Funding is a very important part of the adventure into full-time further and higher education for many students. Whether you’ve just left school and applying for funding, or are a parent worrying about childcare costs, it can be... 
Part Time Jobs for Students at ECSA (closed)
9th Sep
Student Engagement Assistants x 2Up to 10hrs per week (term-time)Flexible around your timetableAround £10 per hourWe want to reach more students and help them have the best experience possible while at Edinburgh College. So, we thought, what... 
Get involved with Climate Fringe Week!
9th Sep
Pop Up Swap Shop @ 11:30-13:30 on Tuesday 21st at Granton, Thursday 23rd at Midlothian, Monday 27th at Sighthill and Tuesday 28th at Milton Road Try your hand at second hand shopping and pick up your new winter wardrobe for free! The... 
Important statement from your ECSA officers
3rd Sep
Welcome to all new Edinburgh College students and welcome back to those of you who have been with us before! In the coming weeks and months more of you will be invited to join us on campus and we cannot wait. This is an exciting time,... 
Travel advice for Edinburgh College students
27th Aug
This webpage provides guidance for students on how to travel safely to Edinburgh College campuses. It sets out government guidelines on using public transport, and provides advice and information on walking, cycling, and driving. More detailed... 
CLOSED: Jobs - Sustainability Assistants
23rd Aug
We are looking for four students to help us run environmental sustainability events and campaigns, as part of our Go Green project. This is an exciting paid opportunity to help educate and engage students on climate change, low carbon... 
Starting out at Edinburgh College 2021 - the ultimate checklist
20th Aug
We are excited to welcome you to Edinburgh College. To help you start off your journey in the right way we have come up with the ultimate checklist of things you need to do to get started as a student at Edinburgh College.EnrolmentFirst off, have... 
Online Drop-Ins Open!
16th Aug
Online Drop-ins Open 12noon to 4pm every weekday With the 2021-22 academic session about to start, we have re-opened our dedicated online drop-in to allow you to speak directly to one of our team at the click of a button. The majority... 
Getting ready to come to College? Get vaccinated!
5th Aug
As the coronavirus vaccination is being rolled out across Scotland, we continue to encourage students and other stakeholders to take up the offer to get jabbed. We have collated useful links and information about eligibility for the vaccination as... 
Get involved with Plastic-free July!
6th Jul
It's Plastic Free July - the perfect time to start (or continue to) reduce the plastic in your lives. We want to help make those changes easier for you, so will be focussing on a key theme each week. Here are out top tips on ways to reduce your... 
Six Sustainable Things To Do This Summer
28th Jun
Thank you to everyone who came to visit the Swap Shop at Granton campus over the past couple of weeks. We have given away 35kg of clothing which has saved 131kg of CO2 - helping you save money and the planet! Things are winding down at ECSA... 
Pride 2021: Prouder than ever
17th Jun
The month of June is Pride Month and is a great opportunity to celebrate the LGBT community and reflect on the history of the LGBT movement. The first Pride Parade took place in New York in 1970 and has since grown and developed into a global... 
End of Year Report 2020-21
15th Jun
Well, what a year that was, a year like no other! As President of the Students’ Association, I am so proud of how ECSA has not only faced the many unpredictable challenges the last 12 months has thrown at us, but, as a team, I believe we... 
The Great Big Student Thank You: the List
1st Jun
At ECSA we know this year has been tough for everyone, but we also know there have been incredible people across the college who have made a real difference to students, to classmates and to the overall college experience.Throughout May, students...