ÃÈÃÃÉçÇø is committed to equality of opportunity and to a culture that respects difference. We are committed to providing an inclusive ethos and environment, where everyone feels welcome, supported and respected.
As an employer and public body, we play a leading part in promoting equality and diversity more widely. We recognise that equal access to education is crucial in unlocking many significant opportunities in life.
We aim to help remove barriers and advance equality for groups who experience disadvantage in our society.
If you need further information about any of the College’s EDI initiatives, please email equality@edinburghcollege.ac.uk.

Equality Newsletters
The Equality Newsletter brings you the latest equality news and developments at ÃÈÃÃÉçÇø, such as updates to policies, initiatives and training. Anyone at the College is welcome to contribute to this newsletter, please contact equality@edinburghcollege.ac.uk for more information.
Affiliation
Armed Forces Covenant – ÃÈÃÃÉçÇø was awarded the Silver Award in 2022.
Disability Confident - ÃÈÃÃÉçÇø was awarded the Level 2 Disability Confident Employer by the Department for Work and Pensions’ Disability Confident Team in November 2023.
Black Leadership Group – ÃÈÃÃÉçÇø was the first college in Scotland to be affiliated with Black Leadership Group in 2022.
LGBT Youth LGBT Charter – ÃÈÃÃÉçÇø was awarded the Foundations Award by LGBT Youth in 2022.