Tag: learning
Making Maths Count at Craigroyston
Space Firm Inspires Youth to Become the Next Generation of Engineers
AN EDINBURGH space company is travelling over 380 miles to teach a six-year-old girl about its work – after learning of her love for them through social media. Continue reading Space Firm Inspires Youth to Become the Next Generation of Engineers
Deputy First Minister John Swinney is an Apprentice for the Day
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister John Swinney became a Software Development Apprentice for the Day as he spent time hearing from two IT foundation apprentices at Edinburgh College yesterday. Continue reading Deputy First Minister John Swinney is an Apprentice for the Day
University hits social diversity recruitment goal three years early
The University of Edinburgh has met a key Scottish Government objective to attract students from the country’s most economically challenged areas, three years ahead of schedule. Continue reading University hits social diversity recruitment goal three years early
Partnerships strengthened as Edinburgh College welcomes visitors for international conference
Representatives from educational institutions across the world came together at Edinburgh College last week week to share ideas and discuss a programme designed to improve opportunities for young people in Panama – through English language teaching. Continue reading Partnerships strengthened as Edinburgh College welcomes visitors for international conference
College hosts pupils from Lothian schools for annual construction competition

Edinburgh College played host to 50 local school pupils as it held the Edinburgh heat of the annual Construction and Built Environment Challenge (CABEC) this week. Continue reading College hosts pupils from Lothian schools for annual construction competition
Hundreds of students honoured at college Graduation
More than 800 students gathered at the Usher Hall for a day of celebration at Edinburgh College’s annual Graduation ceremony yesterday. Continue reading Hundreds of students honoured at college Graduation
Young STEM leaders programme announced
Scottish Schools urged to sign up to first ever Tomorrow’s Engineers Week Big Assembly
Nine in ten (90%) Scottish young people dream of a career that tackles social issues according to data from Tomorrow’s Engineers Week and plans for the Week in 2018 (5-9 November 2018) provide fresh impetus to the drive to encourage more young people to consider a career in engineering. Continue reading Scottish Schools urged to sign up to first ever Tomorrow’s Engineers Week Big Assembly









