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Winnie and Joanna stand together, Winnie holding a certificate. In front of them is a terracotta fabric shape, with textured green fabric patterns on

Winnie Sowter receives the Helga Goldman Prize from Joanna Bowring, TEX+ Trustee. Image: James Champion

James Champion

Awards galore for our graduates

ECA graduates have been recognised for their achievements across a whole range of disciplines this summer.

Interior shot of the Rooting exhibition - a black panel bears white text, headed Rooting, there are paintings and display cases behind.

The Rooting exhibition at the University Main Library Gallery. Image: Ian Georgeson

Ian Georgeson

Rooting exhibition features work of ECA alumni and former staff, with environmental themes

The exhibition at University of Edinburgh Main Library Gallery spans many decades.

A photo which has been manipulated to look like a drawing. It shows an older man and woman strolling down a street arm in arm.

Image from the Age Without Limits photo library and adapted by Ellie Wilkes

Helping older people to stay in their homes and communities for longer

Multi-partner research project to develop new to tools to support ageing in place.

A group of Interior Design undergraduate students attend a presentation by four industry mentors

BA (Hons) Interior Design students attend a talk given by four industry mentors.

Undergraduate design programme prepares the next generation for the working world

Final year students from our BA (Hons) Interior Design programme recently completed a mentoring programme. 

A bright green rectangle with a white logo which reads 2025 Edinburgh College of Art Masters Showcase

Summer of events to showcase work of Masters students

Public exhibitions and screenings will take place through July and August.

A white gallery wall. At the top are pinned two scarves with white text on. The top one is red and reads 'United we stand,' the bottom one is blue and reads 'Divided we fall'. Beneath is a shelf holding a 3D frame and two white figures. There are smaller shelves either side, one holding a silver-coloured platter, the other a trophy with blue ribbons from the handles.

Eilidh McKeown - Supporters scarves (UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL) 2025 Acrylic yarn (from the ongoing series TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK)

University Art Collection acquires work of three ECA students

The Purchase Prize winners are announced, following this year's Graduate Show.

A shelf with a selection of ceramics of it, of different sizes and shapes

Graduate Show 2025 by Sally Jubb

Sally Jubb

Graduate Show 2025 a resounding success

The 2025 Graduate Show has welcomed thousands of visitors to Edinburgh College of Art, to celebrate the creativity of our graduating students.

Ruge is smiling, holding up her KeepCup, which has a pale pink lid and a pale green band around it. Lita stands next to her. Behind them is a pyramid of KeepCups in their boxes.

Ruge with her KeepCup, joined by Lita Marley, Restaurant Manager at The Cafe

Ruge designs new KeepCup for The Café at ECA

The 4th year BA (Hons) Animation student created the resuable cup design to promote sustainability.

Two people with long hair have their backs to us. They are looking at a collage which is in a large wooden frame and hung on a wall.

Surface Echoes in situ at Dermatology Unit, Edinburgh. Image: Sally Jubb

Eczema patients' voices amplified by ECA academic and team

The outcome of Beverley Hood’s ‘Surface Echoes’ project has already been shared internationally and is about to be integrated into teaching for undergraduate medical students.

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

Multiple staff celebrated in this year’s People of CAHSS Awards

ECA colleagues won or were highly commended in four of the six wide-ranging categories.

A teenager in school uniform is looking at several artworks displayed on the wall. She has a broad smile on her face. An adult stands beside her, there are other pupils in the background.

Young artists enjoyed seeing their work exhibited at ECA

Scotland's first Saturday Club a roaring success at ECA

The initiative has welcomed youngsters through the doors of ECA to enjoy regular creatives sessions led by staff and students.

A close-up image of a fluffy textile sample, with numerous holes in it, large and small. It is mostly grey and white, with a few areas of dark reddish-brown

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.