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Moyna is standing in the doorway to a her studio, leaning on the door frame. She is dressed in black, with white paint marks on the front of her garments. To one side of her is a full bookshelf, to the other a striking, large blue painting of a woman in front of what looks like a white, electrical flash in the sky. Two smaller pieces of work are on a drawing board in the foreground, each featuring painted body parts.

In the studio: Moyna Flannigan. Credit: Moyna Flannigan

Moyna Flannigan

RSA Blackadder Houston awards recognise ECA lecturer and alumni

Lecturer in fine art Moyna Flannigan receives the RSA Blackadder Houston Mid-Career Painting Award, while alumna Olivia Irvine gets the RSA Blackadder Houston Mid-Career Travel Award.

A photograph of Timothy recording audio outdoors. He is kneeling by the edge of a body of water, surrounded by rocks, seaweed and grass. He's holding a large, furry mic down towards the water, and is wearing headphones

Timothy Cooper gathering audio in the field. Photo: Robert Cooper

Robert Cooper

The Tippett Medal for composition awarded to ECA technician

The award recognises Timothy Cooper's composition, Labyrinth, which will be performed tomorrow at the Reid Concert Hall.

Melissa is sitting behind a table, signing the roll book. It is a huge, heavy, ledger-style tome. She has the pen in her hand, and is looking at the camera and smiling

Prof Terras signs the roll book

ECA Professor receives MBE and elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering

Updated - Professor Melissa Terras was named in the New Year's Honours list, in addition to being elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.

A computer generated image showing the elevation of a four-storey building, in pale stone. The lower two floors have green awnings over each door/window. There's a bare tree in the open space in front of the building. The corner of a tower block sits next to it.

Civic Stone: Kirkgate Square

RIBA Bronze Medal High Commendation for ESALA alumnus

Exceptional achievement for MA (Hons) Architecture graduate Devon Tabata, whose work is recognised as one of the best design projects produced at his level in the last academic year worldwide.

Mark Kobine dressed in his graduation attire of a white bow tie and graduation robe

Mark Kobine dressed in his graduation attire of a white bow tie and graduation robe

Image: Douglas Robertson

ECA professional services colleague awarded a Principal’s Medal

Mark Kobine from Design Informatics received the illustrious award for his outstanding contribution to the institute’s community, and learning and teaching environment.

The Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower and surrounding buildings in Pudong Park in Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

The Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower and surrounding buildings in Pudong Park in Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai

Image: DHU

University of Edinburgh joint institute celebrates in style after 10 years of success in China

Shanghai International College of Fashion and Innovation (SCF) is headed up by Professor Juliette MacDonald.

Three BA (Hons) Interior Design alumni have been name checked by Mix Interiors and Country & Town House magazines - Aaliyah Oshodi, Anna Bishop and Andrew Murray.

Left image: Aaliyah Oshodi taken by Lilly Bertrand-Webb. Middle and right images Anna Bishop and Andrew Murray, respectively, taken from Mix 30 Under 30 website.

Interior Design alumni recognised in top industry talent lists

Three BA (Hons) Interior Design alumni have been name checked by Mix Interiors and Country & Town House magazines.

Craig Martin profile picture

Professor Craig Martin appointed co-chair of the UK-wide Research Supervisors’ Network

The network supports all those involved in research to share resources, expertise and experiences

Four people sitting on the edge of a stage in discussion, one holding a microphone. Audience members in front of them are listening; behind them is a projected backdrop of colourful illustrations

Alumni opened the day with inspiring talks - L-R Lucy Roscoe, Alexander Naughton, Ryan Hamill & Rachel Hill

Drawn Back - Illustration alumni symposium: A day of creativity, connection, and collaboration

ECA illustrators from different eras have gathered together to inspire one another and work together.

A digital illustration of a children's play area - a boy in the foreground is holding a toy plane and running, behind him another child is wearing a horse outfit

Let's play - Jessica Zhan

Jessica Zhan

Celebrating success for ESALA students and staff

A 2024 graduate has been highly commended at the AJ Awards, while several students and staff were recognised at the Architecture and Design Scotland and Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) Scottish Student Awards for Architecture

Two students are wheeling a large architectural model along a paved pathway Image: Andong Guo, Bolun Hua and Shiyu Zhang

Architectural model goes on show at University’s Kings Buildings campus

The intricate model’s design was informed by data gleaned from Berlin’s biosphere and was first displayed as part of the 2024 Graduate Show.

A watercolour painting of a concrete dam in the middle of a mountainous landscape.

A General Impression of Luichart Dam: F A Weemys

Architects’ bold vision for Highlands reassessed

Visionary plans to transform the Scottish Highlands – first unveiled 80 years ago – were recently showcased in a compelling exhibition informed by an ESALA scholar.