‘Landmark’ day for new city college

THE principal of Edinburgh College has described its opening as “a significant landmark” for education in the Capital.

The institution, which opened on Monday, was created by a merger of Stevenson, Telford and Jewel & Esk
colleges.

More than 35,000 students are on its roll, with 1300 staff employed across the four main campuses – Granton, Sighthill, Milton Road and Midlothian.

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Principal Mandy Exley said: “This is a significant landmark in the history of education provision in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

“By being bigger and better, we can combine strengths and resources to give our students high-quality skills that will allow them seize life-changing opportunities.

“We want to be an economic powerhouse for the Edinburgh and Lothian region – helping to drive growth and prosperity to benefit both the local and national economy.”