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Isabel is smiling at the camera, holding a certificate that reads 'Craftsmanship and Design Awards Gold Award. She's standing in front of a display board with three large pages pinned to it, showing drawings of a spoon design. She is wearing a dress and a gold-coloured necklace, dressed for the Awards night.

Isabel Coles with her gold award and her silver spoon designs

Isabel's silver spoon wins gold award

Fourth year Jewellery and Silversmithing BA (Hons) student Isabel Coles has been recognised by the Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council for a design inspired by finds from her garden.

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A textile sample from the exhibition - Ruta Vronevskyte

Ruta Vronevskyte

Textiles students exhibit operating theatre innovations in Edinburgh Science Festival

The third year students have worked with a consultant neurosurgeon to propose new biodegradable packaging, interior surfaces and wearables.

A student wearing a blue and white patterned dress and red gloves is looking at a ceramic object on a tray on a desk in front of them. They are standing in front of an ornate fireplace and the room is panelled with wood.

'Lobster in a China Shop', performance with porcelain sculpture by San Zhang, at Hospitalfield, March 2025.

Postgraduate Art students take their learning on the road

MA Contemporary Art Practice students have taken part in a pop-up exhibition at the Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh, and a residency at Hospitalfield, Arbroath.

A photograph of Justine, wearing a dark-coloured suit and striped top, standing in the gallery at the Royal Scottish Academy, in the middle of her sculpture. It is made of a series of giant wooden, interconnected hoops, some painted red, some a natural wood colour. At their highest, the tallest of the hoops are around twice her height.

Justine Watt with her sculpture 'Once you get sawdust in your eye it is difficult to get it out'. Photo: Julie Howden/Royal Scottish Academy

Julie Howden/Royal Scottish Academy

RSA New Contemporaries Awards recognise eight ECA alumni

Winners include Justine Watt (pictured), who takes the prestigious Glenfiddich Artist in Residence Award.

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Research

Research as inquiry and experiment

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A photo of Charlene Scott's work displayed at the 2023 Graduate Show, on an off-white wall. Four framed artworks are side-by-side, each in a neutral, off-white tone, with different textures and patterns.

Image: Charlene Scott

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Exhibition Talbot Rice Gallery Exhibitions Talbot Rice Gallery: Trading Zone 2025 Trading Zone 2025 will include students from: fine art, design, illustration, painting, sculpture, contemporary art practice and creative writing.

Talbot Rice Gallery, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL

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Events at Talbot Rice Gallery Student Social | Afterhours Making Are you a student from the University of Edinburgh? Spend time with the artwork, meet our team, enjoy a complimentary drink and express yourself with sketching and collaging.

Talbot Rice Gallery, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL

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Events at Talbot Rice Gallery Yoga | Student Sessions Join us at Talbot Rice Gallery for a yoga session in the galleries with Sonny. This event is open to all Edinburgh College of Art and University of Edinburgh students.

Talbot Rice Gallery, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL