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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia May 17th
16th May
The international day against Homophobia Transphobia and Biphobia is an annual event where we can all collectively stand together against the injustices and discrimination caused by Homophobia, biphobia or transphobia collectively with... 
Strike Q&A Livestream with the Principal
16th May
When: Thursday 19th May at 4pmWhere: Live on YouTube and FacebookWho: ECSA President Rose will be joined by Audrey Cumberford, Edinburgh College PrincipalHow long: About 30mins to an hour This Thursday (19th May 2022), we'll be hosting... 
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/... 
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... 
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... 
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... 
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!... 
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,... 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...
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.... 
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... 
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... 
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... 
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... 
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'...