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Inside a shop - a woman is talking to a group of students, her arm stretched out towards a handbag on a glass shelf.

Students visit the Louis Vuitton store

Fashion students explore luxury fashion in second collab with Multrees Walk

Students will receive expert mentoring as they develop their designs through to manufacture.

A box made of dark wood is tied to a tree with rope. Within it is a detailed close up drawing of a bat's head. We see its eye, its nose, and sharp teeth in its open mouth. We see greenery behind the tree trunk.

One of the boxes in situ, in the woodlands of Seaton Delaval Hall

Exploring the secret lives of bats

Illustration lecturer Amy Dover brought exhibition visitors eye-to-eye with some of the bats living at Seaton Delaval Hall.

Jillian receives her award on stage

Jillian receives her award

Jillian is European ‘Outstanding Masters Student’

Masters in Landscape Architecture student Jillian Cummings has been awarded the European Council of Landscape Architecture Schools ‘Outstanding Masters Student Award’

The ECA Main Building pictured at sunset on an autumn evening. Edinburgh Castle is in the background. Image: Federica Mentasti

ECA reflects on its contribution and future direction 15 years after merger

We reflect on its distinctive contribution to the University, the city and the wider creative sector and look ahead to the decisions shaping its future and long-term sustainability.

A collage of images showing wildflowers and birds, a photograph of students on a field trip, and a plan of the Barracks.

This is a still from the animation by MLA Landscape Architecture students.

Living Barracks, Living Heritage

ECA Landscape Architecture students present an animation showcasing park proposals for the Old Town Walls of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

A canvas with knotted tassels at the bottom. The canvas is painted a textured, pale blue, with several large drops in a darker blue. There is a tall, thin, sandy-coloured tower with a large face appearing in a window at the top.

Sophia Rehman (b. 2003, Kent) Silvertones, some day the rain will dry, 2025 Acrylic, oil pastel, collage and chalk pastel on canvas 43 x 36 cm EU6049

Sophia Rehman

University Art Collection acquires works by ECA graduates through Purchase Prize

The Collection selected the work of BA (Hons) Painting graduates Sophia Rehman and Scarlett Tooze.

In a large warehouse, costume staff help performers into star-shaped, blue and silver costumes.

The team help performers into costume

Izzy Jones-Rigby

Performance Costume alumni create magic at Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

Two former ECA students were on the team creating costumes for the event at Glasgow’s Hydro.

A studio at the Graduate Show, with low lighting. A ramp extends from the floor up to an illuminated circle. Lots of tiny figurines are descending down the ramp.

Rumeng Chen's work at the Graduate Show

Image: Sally Jubb

Class of '26 win awards and prizes

Graduating students from a wide range of programmes have received recognition for their talent and creativity.

A model wears an outfit made of quilted golden patterned panels, hanging in a plethora of shapes and angles. She is jumping, both toes clear of the ground.

Design: Susu Wang. Photography: Aga Urbanska

Aga Urbanska

‘Scotland Fashion Now’ to bring ECA graduates’ work to V&A Dundee

The new event will feature work from Scotland’s top fashion schools on the runway, with a programme of talks and workshops.

Raymond kneels on the floor in front of the stage, leaning onto the stage. On stage, five saxophonists are playing, all in different positions - kneeling, crouching, lying down. Also on stage are a collection of small instruments, and a row of music stands.

Raymond (left) improvising with Gunter ‘Baby’ Sommer’s New Brotherhoods and Sisterhood of Breath in Germany. Photograph: Assi Wolfe Glode.

Assi Wolfe Glode

Exploring improvisation – Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship

Professor Raymond MacDonald has received a Leverhulme Fellowship to research the ways in which musical improvisation can support individuals and communities.

Jamie stands next to his airline seat. He is smiling, and is wearing a red and black tartan suit. The airline seat is a greenish grey, with a design including two curved lines, with a darker colour between them.

Jamie and his airline seat at the V&A Dundee

Airline seat for neurodivergent passengers exhibited at V&A Dundee

The prototype was created by ECA alumnus Jamie O’Donnell, who now works as a designer for Scottish leather firm Muirhead.

Dong, Isabel and Mervin, smartly dressed, hold their certificates

Goldsmiths Craftsmanship and Design Awards - L-R: Dong Ding, Isabel Honey Coles, and Mervin (Qiwei) Liu

Jewellery & Silversmithing students and alumni shine at awards

The Goldsmiths' Craft and Design Council, the British Art Medal Society, and The Cutlers' Company, all recognised achievements from our students and alumni this year.