Comment on College Funding

Comment on College Funding

A comment from Audrey Cumberford on the Scottish Government’s budget announcement of further funding for the college sector, which includes a combined increase of £70 million in resource and capital funding. Principal of Edinburgh College, Audrey Cumberford said: “While this is a welcome step in the right direction for college…

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A former Edinburgh College photography student has been recognised for his outstanding work after winning the Gold Award at the prestigious Association of Photographers Emerging Talent Awards 2025, with a little bit of help from his granny.

23-year-old Jack Currie graduated from the College in November 2024 after completing the BA (Hons) course in Professional Photography, before moving on to a career as a freelance advertising photographer. Jack’s work is often inspired by quirky concepts, and it was his picture, “Gangster Granny”, featuring his late grandmother Margaret,…

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New partnership aims to support innovation and entrepreneurship

A new effort to support innovation and enterprise across the south-east of Scotland has been announced by Edinburgh Napier University (ENU), Queen Margaret University and Edinburgh College, as part of Scotland’s National Innovation Week.   The three institutions have agreed a collaborative partnership with the aim of developing the region’s…

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Explore your future at Edinburgh College’s Clearing drop-in session this August

To give prospective students the opportunity to speak to lecturers about their application and course options for the 2025/26 session, Edinburgh College is hosting an Exam Results Drop In event at its Sighthill Campus on Thursday 7 August. From 10.30am to 2pm, prospective students will be able to speak to…

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Edinburgh College achieves ‘Platinum Study Centre’ Status from CIPD

Edinburgh College has been awarded ‘Platinum Study Centre’ status by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) in recognition of its consistent delivery of high-quality HR qualifications. The accolade represents the highest level of recognition granted by CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development. The Platinum status…

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Edinburgh College becomes College of Sanctuary

Edinburgh College has been awarded College of Sanctuary status in recognition of the support it provides to refugees and asylum seekers in accessing educational opportunities. The College of Sanctuary status – awarded by the City of Sanctuary UK network – recognises and aims to enhance the work of colleges in…

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Edinburgh College’s Modern Languages department wins national education award

Edinburgh College’s Modern Languages department proved they’re fluent in success after picking up a national education award at a ceremony in Glasgow recently. The team won the Partnership with Schools Award at the Herald Higher Education (HE) Awards in recognition of their work in collaborating with schools the length and…

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