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ECSA is awarded new funding to expand our successful climate change project.

26th Mar
 We're delighted to share the news that Edinburgh College Students' Associtaion has been awarded over £190,000 as part of the Scottish Government's Climate Challenge Fund (CCF) to run another climate change project from 2020-...

Coronavirus Updates: CAMPUSES CLOSED

20th Mar
 The college has published new information on studying at home. This includes guides on accessing and using Moodle, connecting to your college email, and on using the MyEC app.A key list of college email addresses is also found towards the bottom...

Green Student Awards

20th Mar
 Through our Go Green - Low Carbon Travel project, we have the opportunity to reward three students for their efforts to live in a more environmentally-friendly way. So we want to hear from you if you've made a concious effort to travel in a more...

Elections 2020: Congratulations to our new student officers!

13th Mar
 After a long, hard week of campaigning, we're very pleased to announce the results of the 2020 ECSA Full-time Officer Elections!Firstly, a thanks to the over a thousand students who took the time to vote - your choice has given the Students...

Elections 2020: Meet the Candidates

2nd Mar
 Twelve Edinburgh College students have put themselves forward to lead your Students' Association over the next year. We'll be publishing their manifestos over the next couple of days when the campaigning period starts. Those confirmed...

Sign up to our Walking & Travel Challenges

24th Feb
 Are you looking to save money or get fit? Then join ECSA in pledging to change your travel! By travelling to college in a more sustainable fashion, not only can you keep the money you may spend on fuel or public transport, but walking and cycling...

President's blog: Election time

21st Feb
 I cannot believe it’s already time for the Big Student Elections. It’s crazy to think that just a year ago I was stressing about my manifesto and making sure I handed in my nomination on time. Now I’ve been President since the summer and...

Building Trans Pride

17th Feb
 As part of LGBT History Month, Edinburgh College Students' Association is proud to present the event "Building Trans Pride""Building Trans Pride" is an event exploring trans equality in Scotland while raising awareness of how we can be better...

Budgeting in 2020!

7th Feb
 Budgeting! It sucks if you've never done it before but it's absolutely the most important thing when it comes to all aspects of personal finance - including paying off debt and saving.It can be overwhelming if you've no idea where to start so here...

Support the UN Global Goals Teach-In: 17th - 21st February

6th Feb
 Monday 17th of February is the start of a week of Global Goals Teach-Ins, where educators pledge to teach the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals as part of their lessons during the week. ECSA is supporting this campaign to highlight the...

Elections 2020: Nominations

3rd Feb
 The Students' Association is run by a team of elected student officers. Each year, they're up for...

New year - New reflections

30th Jan
 January is almost over - finally! VP Welfare, Seoras Hearton has reflected on experiences with New Year Resolutions and the effect it can have on your confidence. This blog is part of a campaign to highlight experiences of Edinburgh College...

Free condoms and sanitary products

28th Jan
 Did you know you can get condoms and sanitary products free from our campus offices?C-CARD What is the C-Card Scheme? C-Card is a service set up by the NHS to provide free condoms and sexual health information in Edinburgh. How do...

Elections 2020: Nominations opening soon!

24th Jan
 The Students' Association is run by a team of elected student officers. Each year, they're up for election, and that's where you come in!This is the best job you'll ever have. Check out what previous officers have said about their experiences...

Christmas Break Shutdown

16th Dec
 This week is the last week of the College being open in 2019. Campuses will close for the Christmas break at the slightly earlier time of 12.30pm on Friday 20th December. The College will reopen on Monday 6th January, when classes resume.At ECSA...