5 Things Edinburgh Students Should Do At Least Once
By Editor at September 29, 2020 | 1:19 pm | 0 Comment
A fun, vibrant and ever-popular city, Edinburgh is a top choice of study destination for any student looking to further their education. Edinburgh is home to a heady mix of traditional and modern and is home to some of the best universities in the UK so it it little wonder that competition for places is fierce. But there’s more to Edinburgh than just studying
Students Set to Fall Under The Cauldron’s Spell
By Editor at March 4, 2020 | 11:42 am | 0 Comment
Edinburgh’s fantasy-inspired bar, The Cauldron, has launched a discounted mid-week potions class especially for student wizards. The world-famous Cauldron Magical Cocktail Experience offers a wizard themed cocktail-making class direct from New York and London, which uses science and technology to bring concepts from fantasy novels and magical lore to life. Upon
Recruiting Volunteer ESOL home tutors
By Editor at August 2, 2017 | 9:59 pm | 0 Comment
Edinburgh College recruiting volunteer ESOL home tutors Edinburgh College is inviting volunteers to teach English one to one in students’ own homes as part of a scheme to support people who cannot get to a classroom. Edinburgh College’s Home Learning Scheme opens up public life for refugees, immigrants and asylum seekers by giving them a better grasp of the English
Test drive an electric vehicle at Edinburgh College
By Editor at March 15, 2016 | 2:09 am | 0 Comment
Edinburgh College’s Engineering team is inviting anyone with a passion for green technology and sustainable transport to East Lothian’s Gifford Village Hall to learn more about its electric vehicle project. The informal event will take place at from 9am to 12pm on Saturday 19 March, kicking off with a presentation and question-and-answer session with the
Panama’s vice minister of education visits Edinburgh College
By Editor at January 28, 2016 | 10:37 pm | 0 Comment
Edinburgh College hosted Panama’s vice minister of education to show him the success of a project to train Panamanian teachers to deliver English-language learning in their own country. The vice minister, Carlos Staff, and a government delegation visited the college’s Sighthill campus to discuss the progress of the five-year Panama Bilingue scheme, which is
Prince’s Trust project spreads festive good will
By Editor at December 22, 2015 | 6:45 pm | 0 Comment
(Photo above: L-R. Front row: Paige Blair, Shamain Brown, Lisa Blair, Jasmine Watt (Social Work student), Jayne Young, Kerry Smith (Prince’s Trust Team Leader), Natalie Brownlie. Back row: Fraser Mclean, Tristan Ewing, Billy Cameron) Young people from Edinburgh College’s Prince’s Trust programme are spreading festive good will, donating hampers filled with
Students design new branding for Gorebridge building
By Editor at October 23, 2015 | 3:11 pm | 1 Comments
Edinburgh College students design new branding for Gorebridge charity building One of Scotland’s newest and most striking buildings has taken the latest step from drawing board to a reality with the help of two young trainee graphic designers from Edinburgh College. The Gorebridge Community Development Trust, a volunteer-led charity that supports local economic
Last chance to grab a place at Edinburgh College
By Editor at September 9, 2015 | 3:06 pm | 0 Comment
Edinburgh College has last-minute places still available on a range of full-time courses across its curriculum until the application deadline this Friday (11 September). Spaces are also available on a part-time, evening and leisure courses aimed at boosting and expanding professional skills or learning a new hobby. The college’s courses offer routes to employment and
College hosts Solar Independence Day celebration
By Editor at July 1, 2015 | 10:17 am | 0 Comment
Edinburgh College will open the doors of its Granton Campus on 3rd July to showcase its green credentials as part of Solar Independence Day celebrations. Visitors can see the campus’ rooftop solar panel installation and find out how solar photovoltaics could work for them. While the open day is aimed at owners and managers of commercial premises, members of the public
Edinburgh College hosts Course Open Days this week
By Editor at June 16, 2015 | 11:44 pm | 0 Comment
Anyone wanting to boost their qualifications, improve their job prospects, get on the career ladder or learn new skills should come along to Edinburgh College’s Course Open Days this week. The Open Days on 17 June at Granton Campus and 18 June at Milton Road Campus – from 2-6pm on each day – are an opportunity to take the first steps into further education or
