Edinburgh College

This #WorldYouthSkillsDay, we’re celebrating some of our students’ amazing achievements! From karate medals to national cooking wins and award-winning posters. Your talent inspires us every day. Read more: edinburghcollege.ac.uk/news-and-event… #ExperienceEdinburghCollege

We're catching up with our Recognising Excellence Award winners. ⭐️👏 Next up is Aminata Mbaye, winner of the Award for Excellence in PDA Educational Support Assistance. From ESOL student to Education Support Assistant, read her journey below. ow.ly/nwqk50ZmPkK

We're catching up with more of our Recognising Excellence Award winners! ⭐️ Lisa Strachan received the Chair’s Award for Outstanding Achievement. Returning to education helped Lisa rediscover her confidence. Read more about her journey below. 👏👇 ow.ly/AvZZ50ZmkH8

We're continuing to celebrate our Recognising Excellence Award winners by sharing their stories. Abbie Marshall picked up the award in Further Skills for Independence. 👏 Congratulations again, Abbie! ⭐ Read her story below. ow.ly/cxX750ZkyPR

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A few weeks ago, we celebrated our Recognising Excellence Award winners. First up is Ellie Tucker, whose confidence has grown through music and performance. Read her story below. 🎶 ow.ly/cIOQ50Ziz6Q #ExperienceEdinburghCollege #RecognisingExcellence

We were welcomed at @ScotParl by Presiding Officer Kenneth Gibson MSP. We also had good exchanges with civil society and academia at @uniofedinburgh, and representatives of @edinburghcoll on opportunities ahead, notably Erasmus+ and a future Youth Experience Scheme.

We were delighted to welcome a delegation from Morocco to Edinburgh College recently. As part of a British Council-funded project focused on green construction, the visit gave us the chance to share ideas and showcase some of the exciting work taking place across our campuses. 🙌

Our NPA Legal and Police Studies students recently visited the Scottish Parliament to see first-hand where Scotland’s laws are debated and made. A great opportunity to bring their studies to life and learn more about how Parliament works. 🏛️👏

Wishing the Scotland team the very best as they kick off their World Cup journey this weekend 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 From everyone at Edinburgh College, we’re right behind you all the way – come on Scotland! 💪⚽

Ten students from our Level 5 Pre-Apprenticeship Electrical course went head-to-head in our annual Competition Build. Congrats to Graham Clark, this year’s winner! Thanks to CEF (Graham Street), OCS, and Q-Electrical for their support of the course and competition.

Well done to Lee Morgan, Jaac Lockhart, Matthew Hayward, Craig Wallace and Callum Fraser, who represented their craft at the IMI World Skills competition in Coventry. 👏 The students did a fantastic job showcasing their automotive repair skills. #ExperienceEdinburghCollege

Our HNC Legal Services students stepped into the spotlight at the Moot Court at The University of Edinburgh last week, presenting arguments on both civil and criminal cases. Well done to all the students for their professionalism, preparation, and impressive presentations! 🙌

It’s marathon weekend! Edinburgh College is backing our students and staff as they take on the challenge. Click the link below to find out what’s motivating Katelyn, Liam, Nicole, and Logan🏅 Good luck to everyone taking part! 💪 ow.ly/rfap50Z34lA #EdinburghMarathon2026

We’re proud to share our report, Addressing Language as a Barrier to Work and Progression, is up for Research Project of the Year at the 2026 Herald Education Awards. Learn how ESOL for Work is making a difference. Read the full report below ⬇️ ow.ly/2mll50Z0ZXX

Our Music students recently travelled to Japan for a once-in-a-lifetime cultural exchange, where they shared Scottish music and culture while immersing themselves in Japanese music, community and traditions. Read more below! 🙌 ow.ly/wJxf50YXGAu

We caught up with Xzara, our Active Campus Coordinator, to hear how sport and wellbeing helps students feel confident and connected ⭐️⚽️ To read more about Xzara’s journey, click the link below👇 ow.ly/YV3K50YXvY1 #EdinburghCollege #ExperienceEdinburghCollege

Carpentry and Joinery apprentices Hamish Dooner and Charlie Scott have been working hard in the workshops at our Granton Campus this week as they prepare to compete in the SATTT competition at Fife College this Saturday. 🔨👷🪚 We wish you all the best, Hamish and Charlie! 🙌

We’re thrilled to be recognised as an Engaged Carer Positive Employer by Carer Positive. This award celebrates our commitment to supporting staff with caring roles. Find out more below. ow.ly/lSRe50YUks2 #EdinburghCollege

We were thrilled to host the second annual ESOL football tournament, welcoming 100+ students and staff for a day of friendly matches and connection. ⚽🙌 Read more about this fantastic event here: ow.ly/R1sE50YR0TJ #EdinburghCollege #ExperienceEdinburghCollege