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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’s community garden coordinator, will...
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 compete in the annual elections, with 3...
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 down! Also to find out how much money...
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 community. The first Purple Friday was...
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 directly with the work we are doing for the...
A student officer experience: 'The best job you'll ever have'
6th Feb Big Student Elections are coming up and nominations opening soon! We caught up with previous President and VP Welfare Sarah Hay & Beth Anderson, to chat about their time as student officers at Edinburgh College Students' Association. Sarah was elected President in 2018...
Elections '19: Nominations are now open!
4th Feb 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!Nominations are now open for the three full-time student officer positions for 2019/20. The President, VP Activities, and VP Welfare are...
Crafternoon Club
4th Feb Come and join us for Crafternoon Club! If you're interested in being a part of the crafternoon club at Edinburgh College, then you have the chance to attend the group. We are holding the group meetings across campuses , which will involve taking part in arts and...
All Classes Cancelled: Tues 5th Feb
1st Feb A second day of strike action planned by the EIS, the trade union representing college lecturers, is due to take place on Tuesday 5th February 2019.All classes on the day are cancelled, however the College will be open for students to access all facilities and learning resources...
Time To Talk
24th Jan Tea and Talk Event Join us for our Tea and Talk event at Granton campus on Thursday 7th February, between 11am and 2pm in Granton HUB (canteen area). To assist with raising the importance of taking time out to sit down and chat with your friends. Whilst enjoying a...
All Classes Cancelled - Jan 16th 2019
15th Jan A day of strike action planned by the EIS, the trade union representing college lecturers, is due to take place on Wednesday 16 January 2019.All classes on the day are cancelled, however the College will be open for students to access all facilities and learning resources for...
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 the Music BoxGranton - Next to the car...
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 GrantonNHS Lothian is undertaking a public consultation regarding the application for a 2 floor community pharmacy next to Granton Campus. With such a large premises there...
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 holding four meetings across all of our...