Sound installation brings historic story to life

A new installation at Edinburgh Castle, created by Edinburgh College of Art 2023 graduate Tanatsei Gambura, will take visitors on a sound walk through the historic site to map Scotland’s involvement in the creation of Zimbabwe’s streetscapes.

New artwork recognises Glasgow care home staff resilience during COVID-19

Architect, artist and 2023 PhD graduate at Edinburgh College of Art, Dr Xuechang Leng has created artwork for Glasgow care homes significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Music Research Volunteer Database

Professor Katie Overy, Reid School of Music, is collaborating with Dr Judith Okely, Psychology, Napier University, to set up a nationwide music research volunteer database.

RSNO appoints Edinburgh alumnus as new Assistant Conductor

Edinburgh College of Art BMus (Hons) Music alumnus, Derrick Morgan has been announced as the new Assistant Conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.

Talented artists selected for University of Edinburgh purchase prize

The 2023 University of Edinburgh Art Collection Graduate Show Purchase Prize has been awarded to Edinburgh College of Art graduating students Ammna Sheikh, Ffion Williams, and Tanatsei Gambura.

Edinburgh art historian helps build new Assassin’s Creed video game

An Edinburgh College of Art historian has helped build the immersive digital world of ninth century Baghdad for the latest installment in popular video game franchise Assassin’s Creed.

Archive voices offer a renewed sense of Scotland’s past

A new exhibition, which includes work by artist and ECA MMus Composition alum Carla Sayer, takes gallery-goers on a sensory journey around cities and towns, countryside and coasts.

International competition success for ESALA students

Students in ECA’s Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (ESALA) have recently been recognised for their work in Buildner’s Gaudi La Coma Artists’ Residence Competition and the Berlin-Brandenburg AIV Schinkel Competition.

Edinburgh alumnus writes music for BBC drama Mayflies

Congratulations to ECA alumnus Joseph Stevenson, who co-composed the score for BBC drama Mayflies which aired earlier this year. We spoke to Joseph about the project, his career and his advice for current students.

Edinburgh graduates win big at RSA New Contemporaries

ECA graduates taking part in the RSA’s annual exhibition have been recognised with awards following the opening of the exhibition, including the prestigious £15,000 Glenfiddich Artist in Residence Award.

Significant bequest from former ECA lecturers will fund new opportunities for painting students

A new bequest from the estate of ECA alumni and former lecturers Dame Elizabeth Blackadder RSA and John Houston RSA OBE will fund an extensive programme of support for artists in Scotland, including new funding awards for ECA students.

Student composer Paloma Leon wins the 2023 Tovey Memorial Prize

Congratulations to third year BMus Music student Paloma Leon who was awarded first place in the Reid School of Music's Tovey Memorial Prize Competition 2023.