Scottish actor Karen Gillan has become the patron of Edinburgh College’s Performing Arts Studio Scotland (PASS), where she trained as a student before launching a career that has brought her worldwide acclaim and box office success. Continue reading Karen Gillan partners with Edinburgh College as patron of performing arts
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Edinburgh College hairdressing students are a cut above
Three Edinburgh College hairdressing students proved to be a cut above the rest as they scooped medals at the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT) South Scotland regional competition. Continue reading Edinburgh College hairdressing students are a cut above
Derby Days: Edinburgh College students run football fundraiser for mental health charity
Not one but two Edinburgh derbies this weekend. Hibs face Hearts tonight at Easter Road – but Events Management students from Edinburgh College are also hosting a charity football game at Spartans Football Club on Sunday (11 March)! Continue reading Derby Days: Edinburgh College students run football fundraiser for mental health charity
Edinburgh College closed again tomorrow
All college campuses will be closed again tomorrow (Friday 2 March).
We hoped to be able to reopen but the continuing disruption caused by the weather means we have decided it is safest to stay closed. An amber weather warning remains in place, schools will be shut, and roads and public transport may still be disrupted. Our food outlets won’t receive any deliveries until Monday so we can’t provide full catering. We’re also not certain if our campuses can be kept fully cleared and gritted, with further snow possible.
We don’t close the college lightly but hopefully you understand why we’re doing it. It’s important you can get to college safely to study in the best possible conditions on campus, but at the moment that just isn’t possible.
We should be open again on Monday morning so, unless you hear otherwise, please come in as normal. We’ll send out another update on Sunday anyway to confirm.
As classes aren’t on at the moment, it’s important that you continue with self-directed study, to catch up on work or to get ahead of your revision. Moodle is available so please use the study resources available.
If you’re an apprentice, please remember to check in with your employer.
Keep an eye on the college’s social media and website for further info if needed. If the weather calms down over the next few days as we expect, we’ll see you back at college on Monday.
Stay warm and safe for now.
Annette Bruton
Edinburgh College Principal
All city council schools and nurseries CLOSED today
Due to weather conditions, all City of Edinburgh Council-operated nurseries and primary, secondary and special schools will be CLOSED today. The council will continue to monitor weather updates for later in the week.
All Edinburgh College campuses are also closed and they too will update bout the situation for tomorrow later today
Edinburgh College opens its doors to prospective students
Edinburgh College is encouraging prospective students to find out more about the range of courses available at the college in 2018 at its campus open days this month. Continue reading Edinburgh College opens its doors to prospective students
Tips from the top for Creative Industries students
Edinburgh College was a hub of creative activity as it welcomed some of the country’s top professionals to its sixth annual Creative Industries Employability Day. Continue reading Tips from the top for Creative Industries students
Visitor video illuminates Paxton House’s history thanks to Edinburgh College students
Edinburgh College film students are helping the Borders’ Paxton House give visitors fresh insight into the richly historic mansion through a new guided tour video. Continue reading Visitor video illuminates Paxton House’s history thanks to Edinburgh College students
£465,000 for student sport development
Students at Scotland’s colleges and universities will soon have more and even better opportunities to get involved in sport, thanks to a £465,000 Scottish Government investment. Continue reading £465,000 for student sport development
Media scrum: Rugby ace tackles questions from Edinburgh College students
Scottish rugby’s record points scorer was grilled under the spotlight in a mock press conference by Edinburgh College students this week. Retired rugby ace Chris Paterson visited the college’s Audio Visual Technology and Creative Industries: Television students, who scrummed down to get the scoop on his life and career. Continue reading Media scrum: Rugby ace tackles questions from Edinburgh College students