Latest News
Welcoming New & Returning Students
12th Aug
Hello and welcome to all the new and returning students to Edinburgh College for 2019/20!From the 12th to the 23rd of August, the ECSA team will be working across all 4 campuses to help with registration days for all new and returning students.... 
2019 ECSA Annual Report
25th Jun
If you're wondering what we've been up to this year, say no more! Our annual report details what we've been up to, and the wins we've made for students this year.It has been another incredible year for ECSA and as I am coming to the end of my... 
ECSA-llence Awards 2019: Winners and shortlists
29th May
Students across Edinburgh College have been nominating their lecturers, LDTs, support staff and class reps across 5 categories. The ECSA-llence Awards 2019 shortlisting panel has met and we can now share the shortlist and winners of our... 
New Liftshare website launches for Edinburgh College
14th May
We're delighted to let you know that we're now a member of Liftshare.com, which means you can now easily find people to share a car with to get to college! Simply go to https://edinburghcollege.liftshare.com, where you can register for free as a... 
Student Mental Health Agreement Plan
9th May
You said, we did! Following the launch of our Student Mental Health Agreement Plan at the begnning of February this year, we've now successfully met all areas of the agreement plan through our events and activities! Most of the... 
Period Poverty Review Survey
26th Apr
Free Sanitary Products ProjectFor the past academic year, the Scottish Government has funded schools, colleges, and universities to provide free sanitary products to help tackle period poverty. We've launched a survey to find out how you... 
Lecturers on Strike: everything you need to know
24th Apr
Strike action planned for Wednesday 8th May has been suspended.For further information, please see the college website.
Lecturers have already staged 4 single-day strikes so far since... 
Have your say on walking and cycling in West Edinburgh
4th Apr
The City of Edinburgh Council has drawn up plans to make improvements to walking and cycling infrastructure in the west of Edinburgh, including nearby to Sighthill campus. New paths and pedestrian crossings will connect up communities from... 
Are you our next Student Trustee? Applications now closed
25th Mar
ECSA is looking for an engaged and dedicated student to join the Board of Trustees. We are looking for a student who supports the vision and direction of their Students' Association, could this be you? If the answer is yes, then please read... 
Free Sustainable Travel Breakfasts
22nd Mar
There IS such a thing as a free meal! As part of our Go Green to College challenge, anyone who travels to college by walking, cycling, public transport, or lift-sharing will get fruit, a breakfast bar, or a voucher for a free breakfast roll... 
All Classes Cancelled: Thursday 21st March
19th Mar
A fourth day of strike action planned by the EIS, the trade union representing college lecturers, is due to take place on Thursday 21st March 2019.All classes on the day are cancelled, however the College will be open for students to access... 
Wellbeing Fair
18th Mar
Get involved in our Wellbeing Fair! We're hosting a mental health and wellbeing fair in partnership with Police Scotland! What's the main focus for the day? The focus is on providing key information on your own wellbeing... 
#NoToUpsizing Stall
15th Mar
Join in with the Food Standards National Campaign! We're hosting a stall in partnership with Food Standards to deliver there national #NoToUpsizing campaign! What's the main focus for the day? The day will focus on... 
Elections '19: Congratulations to our new student officers!
8th Mar
After a long, hard week of campaigning, we're very pleased to announce the results of the 2019 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... 
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...