Tackling poverty and inequality in Edinburgh and across the country was the topic of conversation at a conference hosted by Edinburgh College yesterday (Thursday 14 February 2019). Over 100 delegates from partner organisations met at the College’s Granton campus and combined to look at the impact of poverty and inequality in Scotland and what the…
The College has teamed up with Edinburgh’s universities, colleges and the local authority to increase the educational opportunities open to people who have spent time in care through a region-wide initiative. The Hub for SUCCESS project, which was officially launched this week, was set up to tackle the trend of care experienced people leaving school at a…
Twenty-two-year-old Fabio Scalici tells us how he’s turning his hobby into a career with the help of his HND Photography course. “I originally moved to Scotland, after finishing high school in Italy, in a bid to improve my English. After working as an au pair for a while, I worked in a restaurant and coffee…
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Edinburgh College’s students gained insight into what it takes to make it in the creative industries as the College hosted some of the country’s top professionals at its sixth annual Creative Industries Employability Day. Students from the College’s Creative Industries courses attended the event at its Granton Campus where they had an opportunity to get…
Edinburgh College will play host to a heat of the UK’s largest student hairdressing and beauty competition for the first time at its Granton Campus next week. Students from colleges across south Scotland will descend on the capital on Monday 11 February to compete in the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) Scotland South heat.…
An Edinburgh College student recently attended a five-day technical theatre training course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow. HND Technical Theatre and Production Arts student Laura Laria was awarded a place on the ABTT (Association of British Theatre Technicians) Bronze training course for Theatre Stage Technicians, after winning a competition organised by the…
Edinburgh College and Edinburgh College Students’ Association (ECSA) have joined together to sign a Student Mental Health Agreement Plan aimed at improving student wellbeing across the College. What the agreement plan is? The agreement plan is an initiative led by Think Positive on behalf of NUS Scotland to bring student associations and their institutions…
Julie Huggan, Online Information Development Worker, Health in Mind I joined Health in Mind, a Scottish mental health charity based in Edinburgh, last year because I feel very strongly about improving the lives of those affected by mental health issues. Through my own personal experience as a young person with anxiety and depression, one of the key issues I…
Students, staff and members of the public are invited to attend a free weekend of fashion when a group of Edinburgh College students take to the catwalk to showcase their own designs. UAL Fashion and Textiles Level 3 Diploma and HND Fashion and Textile Design students will take part in a fashion show, exhibiting pieces…
The second in a series of national strike days planned by the EIS, the trade union representing college lecturers, is taking place on Tuesday 5 February 2019. All classes (including evening and SCP) are cancelled on the day, however campuses will be open for students to access all facilities and learning resources for self-directed study.…
An Edinburgh College graduate is heading to Manchester this week to find out if she has won a prestigious education award. HND Hospitality Management graduate Marta Villacorta, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Vocational category at the British Education Awards (BEA), which celebrates the academic and extracurricular achievements of students across the UK.…
Please be aware that due to necessary resurfacing work starting tomorrow (Thursday 31 January), there will be limited car parking space available at Sighthill Campus for the next two or three weeks. Between 30-40 spaces will be unavailable whilst the improvements are ongoing. It is hoped that these works will be completed within two weeks,…
A group of Edinburgh College students recently took part in a two-day workshop designed to unlock their creativity and prepare them for a career working with children. HNC Childhood Practice students took part in a creative skills workshop delivered by Starcatchers at the College’s Midlothian, Granton and Sighthill campuses. The workshops aim to empower adults…
This page was updated on 14/02/19. Applying for a National 5, Higher or Advanced Higher course is different to applying for other courses at Edinburgh College. Depending on your situation, you can apply for a course at an Enrolment Event (details are below) or from SQA Exam Results day on 6 August. Read the statements…
A group of Midlothian school pupils have gained insight into the world of care having been given the chance to complete real work experience looking after younger children with Edinburgh College. Forty P6 pupils from Wallyford Primary School have completed the College’s Careers in Care programme which sees them learn about the skills required to…
A group of Edinburgh College students recently took part in a workshop designed to enhance their digital imagery skills at the Apple store on Edinburgh’s Princess Street. The College’s first year HND Illustration students visited the store to be given an introductory session on using Procreate by an Apple expert, before being able to work on a…
A group of Edinburgh College entrepreneurs welcomed the deputy first minister of Scotland, giving him an insight into their first foray into the world of retail business. The cabinet secretary for education and skills, John Swinney MSP, today visited the Bizarre Bazaar shop started by a group of Retail Management students at the College’s Sighthill…
To improve awareness and understanding across the FE sector of the extent and nature of poverty and inequality in Scotland, College Development Network, Scottish Government, NUS, Cyrenians and Edinburgh College in partnership are delivering this Free to Attend conference to support the FE sector improve its approaches to tackling poverty and inequality. Bookings are now…
About This is a chance to watch speakers from top class brands and organisations, talk about the business sector and how you can stand out from the crowd. Speakers include: Tuesday 22 January 2019 15.00-16.00 Karen Mabon Wednesday 23 January 2019 15.00-16.00 Alice Thompson, Social Bite Watch Live Watch the talks live on our…
About A relaxed and social wine tasting evening at Edinburgh College’s Granton Campus. Learn and enjoy eight varieties of wine from France with cheese and biscuits over the space of two hours. Guests will be seated at 2 large tables, so there is the opportunity to get to know new people. The class is…
