Edinburgh College’s Board of Management has appointed two new non-executive members to support it in leading the strategic direction of the College. The new members are experienced figures in Scottish public life and have an extensive background in industry, education, international relations, tourism and both public and private sectors. The Board has appointed the two…
Edinburgh College has received validation from the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) in recognition of the College’s policy and guidance for staff professional learning and development. The College’s Enhance programme was developed in December 2016 and is designed to support lecturers and College staff engage in career-long professional learning and development across their career.…
A pair of Edinburgh College Broadcast Media students have won a national one-minute film competition organised by the Scottish Parliament to celebrate 20 years of devolution. As part of the competition, which was open to students and modern apprentices across Scotland, HND Television students Lewis Gillespie and Robbie Crawford were tasked with coming up with…
A group of Edinburgh College photography students went back in time recently, after completing a workshop exploring a 19th century photographic printing technique. HND and BA Professional Photography students took part in a workshop led by the College’s Artist in Residence for Photography, Katarzyna Soltan, which looked at the technique of Cyanotype printing. Students learned…
Edinburgh College men’s football team has made history, becoming the first ever college side to lift the Queen’s Park Shield after winning a dramatic penalty shootout. The College team faced a tough task against University of Edinburgh in the 98th running of the final which was originally only ever contested by Scotland’s four ancient universities.…
A group of Edinburgh College Automotive students have had a glimpse into life in the racing world, playing a key role in supporting a Scottish team to get track-ready. Transport Maintenance SCQF 4 students had their first experience of building a car ready for the race track as they have been working on converting a…
An Automotive student at Edinburgh College is steering his career in a new direction after being awarded the Edinburgh College Development Trust’s Electric Vehicle (EV) scholarship funded by a long-established Nissan car dealership. Eighteen-year-old Joshua Middleton has been selected to complete the scholarship, funded by long-established Midlothian-based Nissan car dealership, Alex F Noble & Son,…
Forty-five-year-old Wallace tells us how his HNC Social Services course is enabling him to change career and pursue his dream of becoming a mental health nurse in memory of his late son. “Before moving to the UK, I was born and lived in Zimbabwe. I had studied a diploma in Metal Engineering in Africa but…
Edinburgh College’s Chair of Board of Management and its Principal will play key roles as part of a new independent commission has been launched today to set out a new vision for colleges in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The Independent Commission on the College of the Future will be chaired by Sir Ian…
The next in a series of national strike days planned by the EIS, the trade union representing college lecturers, is taking place on Thursday 21 March. All classes (including evening* and Schools College Partnership) are cancelled on the day, however campuses will be open for students to access all facilities and learning resources for…
A team of Edinburgh College students showed they can handle the heat of the kitchen after winning 18 medals at Scotland’s largest food, drink, hospitality and tourism showcase. Twenty-nine students and two members of staff travelled to Glasgow’s Scottish Event Campus to compete at ScotHot – testing their skills in timed conditions against peers and…
A group of Edinburgh College students have shown they have the cutting edge after winning nine medals at the UK’s largest hairdressing and beauty competition for students. Eight students from the College’s Granton and Milton Road campuses scooped four gold, four silver and two fourth place finishes at the Association of Hairdressers and Therapists (AHT)…
Edinburgh College’s curriculum leader has been highly commended by an industry body after he played a key role in enhancing the College’s automotive course, improving offering students and staff better prospects. Automotive Engineering curriculum leader Sandy Bruce was recognised by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) for his contribution to the work of the…
A group of Edinburgh College Professional Cookery and Hospitality students are headed to Glasgow tomorrow to compete at Scotland’s largest food, drink, hospitality and tourism showcase. Twenty-nine students are going to the city’s Scottish Exhibition Centre to compete in various categories at ScotHot tomorrow and Thursday. Level 2 City and Guilds Professional Cookery and Food…
An Edinburgh College Cookery and Hospitality student has picked up a silver medal at a prestigious awards ceremony following her performance in a heat of the UK’s largest student skills competition. Level 3 Professional Cookery student Sophie Taylor collected her medal at a ceremony held at the City of Glasgow College. The win follows Sophie’s…