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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 years and are pleased to have new memebrs...
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 our other meetings to be. You are...
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?According to NHS research, nearly half a...
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, please complete the form below and we...

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 around the College campuses.Take your...
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.As your VP Welfare, I am here to...
Newsletter - Edition 1

First newsletter of the year!

23rd Sep With the first few weeks of term behind us and routines settling in, you should have recieved the first newsletter of the academic year from EC Students' Association in your inbox. This is an email that we send out every 2 weeks with the latest news, events, and updates from the...
National Organ and Tissue Donation Week 2024

Organ & Tissue Donation Week 2024

20th Sep  In 2008, at 18 months old, my younger brother Blair had a life saving liver transplant after a very generous person chose to donate their organs when they passed away. This person was not only able to save my brother’s life with their liver, but another older child as well. And...
Sip and Paint Event

Paint & Sip Event

19th Sep Paint & Sip  A Creative Way to Unwind and Connect!Are you ready to relax, unwind, and let your creativity flow? Join us for a fun-filled, halloween-themed "Paint & Sip" session at the Granton Hub!Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to try...
President's Blog - Sept 2024

President's Blog - September 2024

18th Sep So, what have I been up to in the last few months… well I have been quite busy to say the least. The main thing that I have been doing recently is my own self development.This is my first full time job, and it has been quite an adjustment going from a countryside town high school to...

Join our LGBTQ+ Society!

12th Sep If you are LGBTQ+ and are interested in meeting other LGBTQ+ people and being part of our community at college, you should come along and join our LGBTQ+ Society!We run regular meetings where we discuss current issues affecting our community, work together to advocate for improvements...
National Fitness Day 2024

National Fitness Day 2024

12th Sep Having started back in 2011, National Fitness Day has seen millions get involved each year and while bringing people together through physical activity has a hugely positive impact, the campaign has evolved to encourage everyone to view this day as just one step in a much bigger...

Are you our next Student Trustee?

12th Sep EC Students' Association is looking for an engaged and dedicated student, who supports the vision and direction of their Students' Association, to join our Board of Trustees. Could this be you?  If the answer is yes, then please read on! Below you will find the Student...
Video Games Welcome Event 24th September Sighthill Campus

Video Games Welcome Event

10th Sep Our video games afternoon is open to anyone who enjoys video games, no experience needed!We will be providing a fun, relaxed and social environment to come along, hang out and play some fun games with your friends or come along to make new friends who share your interest in gaming.We...
Sighthill Crafternoon Welcome Event 18th Sept Atrium

Sighthill Crafternoon Welcome Event

9th Sep  Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting and creativity!Unwind after the college day with some of your favourite crafts. Crafting has been proven to help with mindfulness, reduce stress and improve your wellbeing. It's also a great place to come and socialize with other college...