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Wrapping up LGBT+ History Month 2024
26th Feb
What is LGBT+ History Month?February is a month-long annual celebration and remembrance of LGBT+ history. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on the history of LGBT+ rights and related civil rights movements. In the UK, it was initiated by “... 
Complete our 2024 Student Life Survey
19th Feb
Here at EC Students' Association, we are here to represent all students at Edinburgh College, which means what we do changes to suit the needs of students. We work with students 1-1 and run the Class Rep system, but we're also here to... 
Peer support for autistic students
19th Feb
This term, we're working alongside the College's Learning Support team to set up and promote a Peer Support group for autistic students. The group is going to be meeting online via Teams once a month. 
NUS Scotland Rally for Education
14th Feb
Rally for Education21st February 2024, from 1pmOutside Parliament, EdinburghThe Scottish Government is planning on slashing the budgets of Colleges and Univesities by more than £100million. At a time when we should be investing in education, this... 
Let's Talk With Skye
2nd Feb
On Thursday the 8th of February, at Sighthill campus, the EC Students' Association President, Skye Marriner, will host the first in a series of open panel discussions and you're invited!The "Let's Talk" series will see Skye host a panel of experts... 
LGBT+ History Month 2024
31st Jan
February is LGBT History Month.The Students' Associaiton will be kicking off the month with a stall celebrating all things LGBTQ+. We'll have information, giveaways, and some decent chat! We'd love to hear who inspires you from the LGBT... 
Cervical Screening Awareness Week 22nd to 28th Jan
19th Jan
Granton and Sighthill campusesTuesday 23rd January08:30 – 13:15The Screening and Early Detection team from NHS Lothian are visiting Granton and Sighthill campuses, Tuesday 23rd January, to promote the health screening programmes available, in... 
EC Students’ Association Elections 2024!
18th Jan
EC Students’ Association is run by a team of elected students, also known as Full-Time Officers. Every year we run elections to vote for a new team, and that’s why we need you!We are here to represent all students across the four campuses of... 
Sighthill Wellbeing Fair - February 2024
16th Jan
Mental health and Wellbeing is important to everyone for a healthy and happy life.Here at Edinburgh College Students' Association, we want to help support students to have the best mental health and wellbeing they can, and show how many... 
A whole day of in-person Video Gaming for students!
15th Jan
Are you someone who likes to play games? On Thursday 15th February (in the February college break) we will be running an in-person video games day at our Sighthill Campus. The day is open to anyone, from experienced gamers to people who may... 
Calling all Class Reps
12th Jan
As the New Year begins and everyone is starting to return to College, we're planning our next set of Class Rep meetings. We'd love to have as many Reps as possible involved in these meetings which are going to focus on how your learning... 
January Welcome!
10th Jan
Welcome back to Edinburgh College! It's been a lovely couple weeks off, and we hope you got to celebrate the holidays with those you love around you.We know that for some, the winter break can be isolating, so we'll be hosting a wellbeing... 
Christmas & New Year Closures
8th Dec
Well, just like that, we are almost at the end of term, and a nice big 2-week break awaits us all! It has been a busy time over the last few months and we hope everyone has a relaxed and happy break over the Christmas and New Year period. We'll be... 
Sustainable Christmas!
8th Dec
The festive season is here - it's time to celebrate with those we love. It can also be the time for new resolutions, specifically new habits that reduce our consumption and help the planet for the future. If every one of us takes a small step into... 
Fancy some Christmas cheer?
7th Dec
All I want for Christmas is...Hot chocolate and cookies! As the winter chill settles in, Edinburgh College Students' Association is gearing up to spread warmth and festive cheer among students with a delightful Christmas stall. This...