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ECSA on Tour: Stress Busting
14th May Reflecting on your goals- This can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Reflecting on your goal can be as simple as making a list of things you want to do today. Take some time to think about yourself, and what you want to be doing/achieving long or short term. It could be...
Books Buyback Program
3rd May It is that time of the year again when we are coming towards the end of the school year. Before planning your summer break you might consider gathering this year's textbooks and get some money back. Here are a few ways to make the most of the buyback...
How to save money on your energy bills!
2nd May Have you been worrying about the news that energy prices are increasing? We know this can be stressful, especially if you're already on a tight budget, so wanted to give you some useful tips at how you can reduce your home energy usage to hopefully keep your bills down too! Energy...
ECSA Helpzone
26th Apr We are launching our new "HelpZone" and appointment booking service to make getting the correct information, advice and support easier for students. This new service contains three sections:Common Student Issues- Here you can get support with wellbeing and issues with funding,...
Free and low cost ways to save money (and the planet!)
26th Apr The rise of living costs is hitting us all hard, so we've come up with a list of ways to still make more sustainable choices while at College, or out and about, that are free and low cost - meaning you can save money while saving the planet!Travel tips to save money on fuel...
Lecturers on Strike
22nd Apr Lecturers across Scotland have voted to go on strike over a dispute about pay.Strikes are planned for multiple days every week from now until the end of May,On stike days, classes will be cancelled unless you are told otherwise by your lecturer, but campuses will remain open.Your...
Lecturers on Strike
22nd Apr UPDATE 06/06/22 - Strikes suspended as EIS members consider new offer - see College website for the latest details Lecturers across Scotland have voted to go on strike over a dispute about pay.Strikes are planned for multiple days every week from now until the end of June....
Student break: We are available online!
8th Apr The ECSA offices are closed for the Student Holidays starting today and re-opening on Monday 25th April. However, we are still available online and happy to help throughout the 2 week student holidays. Find out all the ways of contacting us here.For the Easter Bank Holidays on Friday...
Increase in Social Security Scotland Payments
30th Mar In April, Scotland will see a rise in many payments issued by Social Security Scotland, to help families as the cost of living continues to soar, with increases ranging from a 3.1% to 100%.The most notable of these is the Scottish Child Payment which after being...
Student Housing Rally
24th Mar Our VP Welfare, Jordan led a group of Edinburgh College students in the protest outside of Holyrood for the issues facing student housing. The Student Housing Rally was hosted by NUS Scotland on 23 March as a result of their report Broke: How Scotland is failing its studentsSome of...
Fill in the College Mental Health Survey
22nd Mar Call for Edinburgh College students to share your views on mental health support at collegeThe Mental Health Foundation Scotland is calling on college students to share their experiences to help improve mental health and wellbeing support at colleges across the country. All...
Register to vote: Local Council Election 5 May 2022
22nd Mar On the 5th of May, Scots will go to the polls to elect members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs). Are you registered to vote? If you have moved since you last voted, you'll need to update the electoral roll before the 18th of April. It is important to register on the...
2022 Election Results
18th Mar After a long, hard week of campaigning, we're very pleased to announce the results of the 2022 ECSA Full-time Officer Elections!Firstly, a thanks to the hundreds of students who took the time to vote - your choice has given the Students' Association a new boost and direction for...
Elections 2022: Meet the candidates
4th Mar Nominations have closed and we are happy to announce the candidates for the 2022 ECSA Elections.ECSA is here to represent all students at Edinburgh College, which means what we do changes to suit the needs of students. Each year we host an Edinburgh College wide vote to elect...
It's Food Waste Action Week!
3rd Mar The 7th - 11th March is Food Waste Action Week! We are raising awareness and showing you how to minimise your food waste, and save money!Food waste is a huge yet avoidable contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, which is extremley harmful to the planet AND costs a...