Edinburgh College Make-up Artistry students bring the weird and wonderful to PASS Theatre

Superheroes, werewolves, demons and witches took over Edinburgh College’s PASS Theatre this week as the college’s Make-up Artistry students showcased their cosmetic talents. More than 30 students used their special effects and beauty make-up skills to bring the mythical creatures to life as part of Edinburgh College’s annual Ministry of Make-up showcase. Continue reading Edinburgh College Make-up Artistry students bring the weird and wonderful to PASS Theatre

Edinburgh College Photography graduate encourages women to speak out in new exhibition

An Edinburgh College graduate has opened the doors to a photography exhibition aimed at encouraging women who have overcome life-changing ordeals to find a safe space to tell their stories. Mhairi Bell-Moodie, who studied BA (Hons) Photography at the college’s Sighthill Campus, opened ‘Nevertheless, She Persisted’ at The Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Tuesday. Continue reading Edinburgh College Photography graduate encourages women to speak out in new exhibition

Ready, steady, Glow! Edinburgh College creative students get set for annual festival  

   

Edinburgh College’s creative students are about to give the city a taste of creative magic as they take over venues across Edinburgh for Glow festival 2018. The students launched the festival with sneak-peek performances at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery last night. Continue reading Ready, steady, Glow! Edinburgh College creative students get set for annual festival  

Edinburgh College making progress on tackling financial deficit, says Auditor General

Auditor General reports on finances at two colleges

Edinburgh College has made progress while poor planning and over-optimism contributed to financial problems at New College Lanarkshire, the Auditor General says in her latest report.  Continue reading Edinburgh College making progress on tackling financial deficit, says Auditor General

Great British Barber Bash brings ‘Modern Barbering’ to Edinburgh College

Edinburgh College will welcome the Great British Barber Bash (GBBB) team next week as it brings its latest tour to Scotland’s capital. ‘Modern Barbering’ will be held at the college’s Granton campus on Tuesday 24 April from 6pm. Continue reading Great British Barber Bash brings ‘Modern Barbering’ to Edinburgh College

Edinburgh College Community Day at Granton Campus

Be part of your community!

On Saturday 12 May, Edinburgh College’s Granton Campus is hosting a community day – a celebration of everything around the local Granton area.

Granton Community Day 
Saturday 12 May 2018 
10 am – 2 pm 
Granton Campus

The day is FREE to attend and open to all.

Join us for activities, demonstrations and workshops including:

  • Aerial Pilates
  • Food Tasters
  • Hair and Beauty Demonstrations
  • Kids activity zone
  • Virtual Welding
  • Ice cream and smoothie making

Explore a range of local organisations and charities who will be showcasing their businesses and what they do for the local area.

You will also be able to find out about opportunities at Edinburgh College including full-time and part-time courses, hire of our facilities and our fantastic training salons, training restaurants and on-site nursery.

Come along and see what your vibrant community has to offer.

We look forward to welcoming you to Granton Campus for a fun-filled day!

 

Childcare expansion plans “now well underway”

A huge increase in childcare training places has been announced to help deliver the additional workforce required for the transformation of early learning and childcare in Scotland.  The new training places are being made available in colleges and universities across Scotland in 2018/19. Continue reading Childcare expansion plans “now well underway”

Karen Gillan partners with Edinburgh College as patron of performing arts

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