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

Two-thirds of families worse off compared with last year, survey says

15 October, 2015

As this year's budget is due to be announced, research suggests nearly two-thirds of families…

Fear study reveals workings of unconscious minds

15 October, 2015

Spiderman's intuitive response to danger - a fictional instinct called spider sense - gives…

ECA animators continue awards success

15 October, 2015

Edinburgh College of Art students have added to a successful week of awards by winning more film…

ECA graduate wins Signature Art Prize

15 October, 2015

A graduate of Edinburgh College of Art has won DegreeArt’s Signature Art Prize 2012.

Historical hub launched at Central Library

15 October, 2015

A unique centre that collates information on the history of Scotland’s contribution to World War 1…

ECA graduate shortlisted for the Oscars

15 October, 2015

A film directed by an Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) graduate has been shortlisted for an Oscar…

ECA animators scoop three international awards

15 October, 2015

Students and graduates of Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) have won three awards at the KROK…

Thinking Outside the Brain

15 October, 2015

Dr Peter Lamont (Psychology - PPLS) explores the wider context of thought and attempts to uncover…

Every UK tower block to be recorded

15 October, 2015

Experts are creating a unique visual archive of every tower block in the UK to help restore high…

College involvement in 2015 Science Festival

15 October, 2015

The College of Humanities and Social Science is well represented at this year's Edinburgh…