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How to have a sustainable festive season!
30th Nov Sustainability and ChristmasThe festive season is almost here - it's almost time to celebrate along with those we love, and have a well deserved break. It can also be the perfect time to adopt new habits, to reduce our consumption and help the planet and people around us. If each...
Edinburgh College and ECSA Work Towards White Ribbon Status
25th Nov The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) is the first male-led campaign working to end violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the world. Historically VAWG has been seen as a ‘women’s issue’ and the WRC is an attempt to redress this notion. The WRC originated in Canada in the early 1990s...
The ECSA-mas nice list
24th Nov Nominate a classmate and Santa could be sending them a present!A little kindness goes a long way, and this year in an online world, the smallest of gestures have made the biggest impact on people. We are looking for students who have gone above and beyond for their fellow...
Join us for Chat & That
23rd Nov Hi, Howdy, Hello! As more of us are learning from home, we are slowly realizing that it's not all just fun and games. Online communication can feel stifled or forced and virtual classes don't offer much opportunity to just be yourself. An online class full of people can feel so...
Sunflower Scheme Launch
20th Nov With the new challenges COVID-19 has brought when accessing services, and following queries and feedback from students on the ECSA Virtual Campus, ECSA are happy to report that with the full agreement and on behalf of Edinburgh College we have completed the sign-up process to the...
FUSE and St James Quarter takeover
19th Nov Hey everyone so we at ECSA have had an exciting opportunity for you guys that have been presented to us, we have had a chance to link up with FUSE and St James Quarter to deliver a live stream to all of you on Wednesday the 25th of November. Where we will have guest speakers: Our...
Beginners guide to ethical consumerism
17th Nov What we buy, how often we buy, and where we buy from all have a much greater impact on the planet than we first might think. Lots of resources and energy go into the items we are purchasing, so by being more aware and making changes to your consumption habits you can have a positive...
Our free online Swap Shop is now open!
13th Nov Do you want to find some pre-loved clothes, books or small household items that are completely free for you to take? Look no further than our new online Swap Shop! Visit our swap shop!What is a Swap Shop, you might be thinking. It's a place where you can exchange (or just take)...
Black History Month showcase
28th Oct To mark the end of Black History Month 2020, full time officers Victoria and Rose have partnered with colleagues across Edinburgh College to showcase work by black and minority ethnic students. Join us Wednesday 28th October by tuning into the ECSA Facebook page from 9.30am9...
CLOSED: What's your experience? Tell us about learning at Edinburgh College
27th Oct We're keen to find out how you've felt about learning and teaching this year. Did you get the right info before starting? Have you used any college services? Let us know!Tell us about your experiences so we can help the college improve learning and teachingWe're keen to find out how...
Black History Month 2020
7th Oct Black History Month was first celebrated in the UK in October 1987. Over 30 years later, it's become a time to celebrate the culture and contributions of Black Britons, as well as the African diaspora around the world. Whether you’re a student or a member of staff, you can help us...
VP Welfare: How I've coped during lockdown
5th Oct Saturday the 10th of October is World Mental Health Day and in the lead up to that we will be sharing tips and messages via our social media channels. The global pandemic and lockdown has been hard for all of us as we find ourselves unable to go out, do the things we love and socialize...
Students and Benefits Survey
1st Oct Over summer and the start of the new academic year, we've had lots of enquiries from students about claiming benefits while studying. This rise in enquiries is mainly due to COVID-19 and numerous students losing employment and having to claim benefits as a result. ...
President's blog: There's no shame in feeling low
10th Sep **This blog contains references to suicide and suicidal thoughts **Today (10th of September 2020) is World Suicide Prevention Day. It's a hard day for many of us. Suicide is something very close to me, however before I get into why, there's something else I want to highlight. The...
Universal Credit and Bursaries
9th Sep Due to COVID-19 and numerous students losing employment and having to claim benefits as a result. We've seen a rise in queries from students about Universal Credit and Bursaries. With this in mind, we have got an update from the Edinburgh College Student Funding department to help...