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Big things on the horizon - November: Gratitude and mindfulness

November News - Big Things on the Horizon

4th Nov
 Gratitude & MindfulnessHello everyone! As we transition into November, it’s a wonderful time to focus on gratitude and mindfulness. With the holiday season approaching, taking a moment to appreciate what we have and being present in our...
My Experience of College - Care Expereienced Week 2024

Six Student Stories for Care Experienced Week

24th Oct
 Care Experienced Week takes place at the end of October every year. It is a week to celebrate the Care Experienced community, and we're honoured that six students have chosen to share their stories with us. As you'll be able to read below, our...
Sustaoinable Education Week 2024

Sustainable Education Week 24

21st Oct
 The 21st to the 25th of October is the College's annual Sustainable Education Week. Your class might be doing something a little different this week, focussing on what sustainability means for your area of study.The Students' Association...

Guest Blog for Care Experienced Week

19th Oct
 In order to mark this year's Care Experienced Week, we've invited Catherine McCormack, Edinburgh College's Student Experience Manager and Corporate Parent Lead, to share her reflections on how Edinburgh College is supporting our care experienced...
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Active Campus Sports at Sighthill

18th Oct
 Active Campus are the college's recreational sports organisers, which are run by our Active Campus Co-ordinator, Xsara Murray. They are part of the Active Campus Netowrk, who work across Scotland to bring sports opportunities to...

Halloween Craft Fun: Sighthill Atrium

14th Oct
 Are you ready for some spooky Halloween fun? Join us for a creative session at the Sighthill Atrium, where you can make your own Halloween Pom Poms or try your hand at Halloween-themed Cross Stitch! These Beginner and fun crafts will get you...

Halloween Craft Fun: At the Granton Hub!

11th Oct
 Halloween Craft Fun: Pom Poms & Cross Stitch at the Granton Hub! Are you ready for some spooky Halloween fun? Join us for a creative session at the Granton Hub, where you can make your own Halloween Pom Poms or try your hand at Halloween...
Volunteer With Us

Volunteer with the Students' Association!

11th Oct
 EC Students' Association is "Driven By Students". This isn't just a tag-line for us, we really mean it. We plan and deliver a range of activities, services, and events throughout the year, and we need your help to make them as awesome as possible...
Winter Coat Drive 2024

Warm Coats, Warm Hearts

11th Oct
 As the weather starts to turn colder and we all search out our winter clothing, now is a great time to consider donating coats that you no longer need - help us reduce waste and keep everyone warmer this winter. ...
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Table Top Games Club

7th Oct
 Table Top Games Club is a student run club open to anyone wanting to play some games and meet people with similar interests. They meet every Tuesday from 4:30pm at Granton in room GA-204. They have been successfully running for a few...
LGBTQ+ Society First Meetings.

LGBTQ+ Society - First Meetings

7th Oct
 We are pleased to announce the first LGBTQ+ Society meetings are going to be this week! These meetings will be running at Sighthill and Milton Road. Our first meeting is going to be about getting to know each other and planning what you would like...
Mental Health Awareness Day 2024 - Hello Yellow

Mental Health Awareness Day '24 - Hello Yellow

7th Oct
 Nobody should face any mental health challenges alone and many do not receive the support they require. So for this year's World Mental Health Day, why not take part in #HelloYellow on 10th October to show young people how they feel matters?...
Care Experienced Week 2024

Care Experienced Week 2024

4th Oct
 The 19th to the 26th of October is Care Experienced Week. We are looking for care experienced students to tell us what life is like being a Care Experienced student at Edinburgh College.If you are keen on having a chat or writing about your story...

Respecting our local communities

4th Oct
 At Edinburgh College, we are part of a much wider community of neighbours including residents, businesses and schools. We ask that you play your part in our neighbourhood and be respectful to people & places in and...
Big things on the horizon - October: The Power of Sleep

Big things on the horizon - October

1st Oct
 Unlocking the Power of Sleep as Autumn Unfolds Hello everyone! As the crisp air of October arrives and the vibrant hues of autumn start to grace our surroundings, it’s a perfect time to focus on a fundamental aspect of our well-being: sleep....