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EC Students' Association 2024 Election Results
21st Mar
After a long, hard week of campaigning, we’re very pleased to announce the results of the 2024 EC Students’ Association Full-Time Officer Elections!Firstly, a thanks to the hundreds of students who took the time to vote – your choice has... 
In-person Crafting Day in the April holidays!
15th Mar
Do you enjoy doing arts & crafts? Come along to a whole day of fun crafting activities in the April break!We will be providing some different materials so that you can chose which kind of crafts you want to make, or you can also feel free to... 
A whole day of in-person Video Gaming for students!
15th Mar
Are you someone who likes to play games? On Tuesday 9th April (in the April college break) we will be running an in-person video games day at our Sighthill Campus. The day is open to anyone, from experienced gamers to people who may not... 
Student Learning & Teaching Survey 2024
14th Mar
From Monday the 11th of March to Friday the 3rd of May, every student will be asked to complete a short survey about their experience of being a student at Edinburgh College.What’s The Survey About?The student satisfaction survey is how... 
Edinburgh College activates Turnitin AI detection
14th Mar
The College announced to staff last month that they would be enabling AI writing detection on assignments submitted through Turnitin as of the 23rd February 2024. The Turnitin system is part of the submission process when submitting... 
Elections 2024: Meet the Candidates!
8th Mar
We are here to represent all students across the four campuses of Edinburgh College. The needs of our students are always evolving, which is why every March, we host our College-wide elections for the Student President, Vice President Welfare... 
Rally For Education - Stop The Cuts!
1st Mar
On Wednesday the 21st of February, the President and Vice Presidents led a delegation of Edinburgh College students at the Rally for Education outside the Scottish Parliament. The rally was organised by the National Union of Students (NUS),... 
International Women's Day, Friday 8th March
27th Feb
Every year on 8th March, EC Students' Association joins with our vibrant student community to celebrate International Women's Day. This year, we will be hosting a stall in the Granton hub, where you can join us for relaxed crafting... 
Wrapping up LGBT+ History Month 2024
26th Feb
What is LGBT+ History Month?February is a month-long annual celebration and remembrance of LGBT+ history. It’s also an opportunity to reflect on the history of LGBT+ rights and related civil rights movements. In the UK, it was initiated by “... 
Complete our 2024 Student Life Survey
19th Feb
Here at EC Students' Association, we are here to represent all students at Edinburgh College, which means what we do changes to suit the needs of students. We work with students 1-1 and run the Class Rep system, but we're also here to... 
Peer support for autistic students
19th Feb
This term, we're working alongside the College's Learning Support team to set up and promote a Peer Support group for autistic students. The group is going to be meeting online via Teams once a month. 
NUS Scotland Rally for Education
14th Feb
Rally for Education21st February 2024, from 1pmOutside Parliament, EdinburghThe Scottish Government is planning on slashing the budgets of Colleges and Univesities by more than £100million. At a time when we should be investing in education, this... 
Let's Talk With Skye
2nd Feb
On Thursday the 8th of February, at Sighthill campus, the EC Students' Association President, Skye Marriner, will host the first in a series of open panel discussions and you're invited!The "Let's Talk" series will see Skye host a panel of experts... 
LGBT+ History Month 2024
31st Jan
February is LGBT History Month.The Students' Associaiton will be kicking off the month with a stall celebrating all things LGBTQ+. We'll have information, giveaways, and some decent chat! We'd love to hear who inspires you from the LGBT... 
Cervical Screening Awareness Week 22nd to 28th Jan
19th Jan
Granton and Sighthill campusesTuesday 23rd January08:30 – 13:15The Screening and Early Detection team from NHS Lothian are visiting Granton and Sighthill campuses, Tuesday 23rd January, to promote the health screening programmes available, in...