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Period Poverty Review Survey
26th Apr
Free Sanitary Products ProjectFor the past academic year, the Scottish Government has funded schools, colleges, and universities to provide free sanitary products to help tackle period poverty. We've launched a survey to find out how you... 
Lecturers on Strike: everything you need to know
24th Apr
Strike action planned for Wednesday 8th May has been suspended.For further information, please see the college website.
Lecturers have already staged 4 single-day strikes so far since... 
Have your say on walking and cycling in West Edinburgh
4th Apr
The City of Edinburgh Council has drawn up plans to make improvements to walking and cycling infrastructure in the west of Edinburgh, including nearby to Sighthill campus. New paths and pedestrian crossings will connect up communities from... 
Are you our next Student Trustee? Applications now closed
25th Mar
ECSA is looking for an engaged and dedicated student to join the Board of Trustees. We are looking for a student who supports the vision and direction of their Students' Association, could this be you? If the answer is yes, then please read... 
Free Sustainable Travel Breakfasts
22nd Mar
There IS such a thing as a free meal! As part of our Go Green to College challenge, anyone who travels to college by walking, cycling, public transport, or lift-sharing will get fruit, a breakfast bar, or a voucher for a free breakfast roll... 
All Classes Cancelled: Thursday 21st March
19th Mar
A fourth day of strike action planned by the EIS, the trade union representing college lecturers, is due to take place on Thursday 21st March 2019.All classes on the day are cancelled, however the College will be open for students to access... 
Wellbeing Fair
18th Mar
Get involved in our Wellbeing Fair! We're hosting a mental health and wellbeing fair in partnership with Police Scotland! What's the main focus for the day? The focus is on providing key information on your own wellbeing... 
#NoToUpsizing Stall
15th Mar
Join in with the Food Standards National Campaign! We're hosting a stall in partnership with Food Standards to deliver there national #NoToUpsizing campaign! What's the main focus for the day? The day will focus on... 
Elections '19: Congratulations to our new student officers!
8th Mar
After a long, hard week of campaigning, we're very pleased to announce the results of the 2019 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... 
Join us to plant some trees at Granton
1st Mar
Want to get to the root of the problem? ECSA is branching out and planting some lovely trees at Granton campus - and all students are invited. Let's make our campus Go Green!We will provide all the tools you need, and Severine, the College... 
Elections '19: Meet the candidates
22nd Feb
Nominations for this year’s ECSA Full-Time Officer elections have now closed and we are delighted to announce a record number of candidates have put themselves forward for your consideration!A total of 17 students have stepped forward to... 
Save your Lungs, Save your Funds
15th Feb
Join in with our No Smoking Campaign Day Events! We're launching our "Save your lungs, Save your Funds" campaign! It's to encourage students to think about the amount they smoke, and help you to seek ways to cut... 
Purple Friday
11th Feb
Come and join us for Purple Friday! What is Purple Friday? The last Friday in the month of February is known as Purple Friday. It's a day to stand against homophobia, biphobia and transphobia and to show our support for the LGBTI... 
Student Mental Health Agreement Launch!
7th Feb
SMHA Plan 18/19 Launch We are thrilled to announce that the document below is our Student Mental Health Agreement Plan, which consists of aims and objectives set for the coming academic year. The work on this agreement plan links...