College news

Current news from and relating to the College can be found in this section, along with research updates. Older items can still be viewed in our archive section.

News listing

Publication date

Graffiti artist unveils Islamic mural with Celtic twist

15 October, 2015

An award-winning artist’s eye-catching mural, which celebrates Scotland’s links with Islam, was…

Living Buddhism exhibition and events

15 October, 2015

An collection of photographs entitled 'Living Buddhism', by renowned photographer Graham…

Why self-delusion produces winners

15 October, 2015

Harbouring a mistakenly inflated belief that we can easily meet challenges or win conflicts is…

Dementia centre opens

15 October, 2015

A new centre of excellence for research into dementia has been launched at the University.

New film and animation talent on show at Filmhouse

15 October, 2015

A former David Bowie collaborator, a Hollywood star and the Arab Spring all featured in a two-day…

Renewed support of the Confucius Institute for Scotland from China and Scotland

15 October, 2015

On 6 June 2012, a conference at the Signet Library, Parliament Square, Edinburgh brought together…

ECA animators dominate the BAFTAs

15 October, 2015

All three nominations in the animation category of the Scottish BAFTAs have been given to Edinburgh…

ECA student wins Fleming-Wyfold award

15 October, 2015

A final year student at Edinburgh College of Art has won the inaugural Fleming-Wyfold Award.

Exercise the body to keep the brain healthy

15 October, 2015

People who exercise later in life may better protect their brain from age-related changes than…

Best of the Best James Tait Black Prizes

15 October, 2015

Six critically acclaimed authors of the past 100 years are in the running to be named the best ever…