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A student officer experience: 'The best job you'll ever have'

6th Feb
 Big Student Elections are coming up and nominations opening soon! We caught up with previous President and VP Welfare Sarah Hay & Beth Anderson, to chat about their time as student officers at Edinburgh College Students' Association....

Elections '19: Nominations are now open!

4th Feb
 The Students' Association is run by a team of elected student officers. Each year, they're up for election, and that's where you come in!Nominations are now open for the three full-time student officer positions for 2019/20. The...

Crafternoon Club

4th Feb
 Come and join us for Crafternoon Club! If you're interested in being a part of the crafternoon club at Edinburgh College, then you have the chance to attend the group. We are holding the group meetings across campuses , which...

All Classes Cancelled: Tues 5th Feb

1st Feb
 A second day of strike action planned by the EIS, the trade union representing college lecturers, is due to take place on Tuesday 5th February 2019.All classes on the day are cancelled, however the College will be open for students to access...

Time To Talk

24th Jan
 Tea and Talk Event Join us for our Tea and Talk event at Granton campus on Thursday 7th February, between 11am and 2pm in Granton HUB (canteen area). To assist with raising the importance of taking time out to sit down and chat with...

All Classes Cancelled - Jan 16th 2019

15th Jan
 A day of strike action planned by the EIS, the trade union representing college lecturers, is due to take place on Wednesday 16 January 2019.All classes on the day are cancelled, however the College will be open for students to access all...

Free Bike Maintenance Throughout 2019

9th Jan
 Dr Bike is coming back to Edinburgh College throughout Semester 2 in 2019. You will be able to get a free bike check up from a professional mechanic from The Bike Station. No need to book - just turn up!Locations for Dr Bike:Sighthill - Outside...

Proposal for Community Pharmacy at Granton

10th Dec
 This is your unique opportunity to have your say on a proposed 2 floor Community Pharmacy at Granton
NHS Lothian is undertaking a public consultation regarding the application for a...

Peer Support Society

3rd Dec
 We're hosting the Peer Support Society for the whole of January! If you're interested in being a part of the peer support group at Edinburgh College, then you have the chance to attend the meetings in January.  We are...
A group of class reps

Second round of Class Rep Conferences are here!

27th Nov
  Are you ready to provide feedback about your course?  It's time for the second round of Class Rep Conferences! It's incredible how fast time flies, it feels just like yesterday it was the first Class Rep Conferences...

Be The Best You!

7th Nov
 Come along to our Healthy Body Healthy Mind Events!  The week beginning the 12th of November is national Anti-Bullying Week. The theme of the week is "Choose Respect". To highlight this, we are encouargaing all students to...

Be Bright Be Seen: Free Lights and High-vis

7th Nov
 Now the clocks have changed, it's more likely going to be dark on your way to and from college. Going home in the dark can be a bit tricky, which makes it especially important to look out for eachother on the road - whether you'...

Free Cycling Training

2nd Nov
 Have you ever wanted to cycle to college, but not felt confident enough to cycle on main roads? Or have you had very little/no experience of riding a bike, but would like to learn? We have the perfect solution: free cycle training. We...

First Peer Support Society Meeting

29th Oct
 We're hosting the Peer Support Society If you're interested in being a part of the peer support group at Edinburgh College, then you have the chance to attend the very first meeting! We are holding four meetings across all of...

Free sanitary products for all!

25th Oct
 So your period has started and you’ve had to take a pad or tampon from a friend. For most women, it's not the first time that's happened!This may have been as you didn’t have any on you or unfortunately you couldn’t afford to buy any products....