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Free Bike Maintenance Throughout 2019

9th Jan
 Dr Bike is coming back to Edinburgh College throughout Semester 2 in 2019. You will be able to get a free bike check up from a professional mechanic from The Bike Station. No need to book - just turn up!Locations for Dr Bike:Sighthill - Outside...

Proposal for Community Pharmacy at Granton

10th Dec
 This is your unique opportunity to have your say on a proposed 2 floor Community Pharmacy at Granton
NHS Lothian is undertaking a public consultation regarding the application for a...

Peer Support Society

3rd Dec
 We're hosting the Peer Support Society for the whole of January! If you're interested in being a part of the peer support group at Edinburgh College, then you have the chance to attend the meetings in January.  We are...
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Second round of Class Rep Conferences are here!

27th Nov
  Are you ready to provide feedback about your course?  It's time for the second round of Class Rep Conferences! It's incredible how fast time flies, it feels just like yesterday it was the first Class Rep Conferences...

Be The Best You!

7th Nov
 Come along to our Healthy Body Healthy Mind Events!  The week beginning the 12th of November is national Anti-Bullying Week. The theme of the week is "Choose Respect". To highlight this, we are encouargaing all students to...

Be Bright Be Seen: Free Lights and High-vis

7th Nov
 Now the clocks have changed, it's more likely going to be dark on your way to and from college. Going home in the dark can be a bit tricky, which makes it especially important to look out for eachother on the road - whether you'...

Free Cycling Training

2nd Nov
 Have you ever wanted to cycle to college, but not felt confident enough to cycle on main roads? Or have you had very little/no experience of riding a bike, but would like to learn? We have the perfect solution: free cycle training. We...

First Peer Support Society Meeting

29th Oct
 We're hosting the Peer Support Society If you're interested in being a part of the peer support group at Edinburgh College, then you have the chance to attend the very first meeting! We are holding four meetings across all of...

Free sanitary products for all!

25th Oct
 So your period has started and you’ve had to take a pad or tampon from a friend. For most women, it's not the first time that's happened!This may have been as you didn’t have any on you or unfortunately you couldn’t afford to buy any products....

Fuel-efficient Driving Tips

17th Oct
 Improving your fuel-efficiency whilst driving is a great way to reduce your travel costs (and reduce your carbon emissions). There are a lots of small changes you can make to your driving style and vehicle to reduce unnecessary...

Access Nightline Service Now!

12th Oct
 The launch of the service!  Edinburgh Nightline is now open for all of you to access! Nightline is a listening, emotional support and information service, run by students for students. They operate a phone line and instant...

Weekly Travel Drop-ins

8th Oct
 Starting from Monday 8th October, we will be holding weekly travel drop-ins, where you can get travel information and advice, as well as an opportunity to get help with planning your travel to college. This could include (but isn't...

It's Not Just You!

5th Oct
 Volunteer to take part in a social media case study launch!  We are trying to raise more awareness around mental health to try and help reduce the stigma. We, as your student association, want to give you the opportunity to...

World Mental Health Day

2nd Oct
 Tea and Talk Event Join us for our Tea and Talk event at Sighthill Campus on Wednesday 10th October, between 11am and 2pm in Sighthill Atrium. To assist with raising the importance of taking time out to sit down and chat with your...

Climate Week Scotland 2018

1st Oct
 This week (1st - 5th  October) is Climate Week in Scotland, and organisations across the country are organising events to promote their work in tackling climate change. Edinburgh College Students' Association is also taking part...