COGC Student Services

The Skills Development team are here to support you to develop the essential academic, digital and library skills to help you study effectively and succeed on your course. You can access support, workshops, and online resources throughout the year. 🙌

Learn more about them here 👉 https://bit.ly/3GN92ib

City uses the virtual learning environment (VLE), Canvas. To help you be prepared for starting college, check out our Preview to Canvas to help you navigate your way round the site. 👉 https://bit.ly/4eRiGgw

It might feel early to look at careers options, but our services are here all year to help with everything from getting your CV ready, options for your next course and jobsearch. 👉 https://ow.ly/gOHV50WoqHh

It’s Volunteers’ Week! 🙌 There are many volunteering opportunities and information on how to get involved in volunteering on our JobShop on CityLife! Check it out 👉 https://bit.ly/43qcvff

The University of Edinburgh ‘Sibling Café’ team are looking for care experienced adults (16+ years) and the supporters of care experienced children/adults in Scotland (e.g. foster parents, residential carers) to come along to one of their ‘Sibling Cafes’ in May.

The cafes are a space to talk about what is important about sibling relationships and how the sibling relationships of care experienced people could be better supported.

There is more information about the cafes in this flyer and you can sign up for the café here: https://edin.ac/4cIYdcs

Have you received your bursary activation email? 💻💸

If you are joining COGC for a NQ/NC/NPA course in August and need help with your funding application, contact [email protected]

Today is International Care Experienced Day of Remembrance ❤️

This image represents a bridge from the past to present, a bridge to the people, a bridge to the future and bridging the divide in understanding of the history of Care Experienced people. Find out more 👉https://shorturl.at/FMFDt

Fuel Your Morning! Free breakfast is available every weekday for all students 8.30- 9.15am! 👍

Ask for the "Student Breakfast Deal" and tell the staff your preferred options. 🍞☕ Learn more: https: https://shorturl.at/Pn5N6

We are committed to providing a safe space to learn and study 👍

Our Report and Support tool enables you to report any harassment, discrimination or hate you have experienced. ❤️ https://shorturl.at/5UTpE

April marks Care Experienced History Month 💛

Who Cares? Scotland support Care Experienced people throughout Scotland.
Find more information on support available and their helpline 👉 https://shorturl.at/CoeJZ

Today we have our careers workshop from 12pm to 1pm in room C.02.104. Book your place on CityLife 🙌
Learn more about job hunting, CV writing and interview skills! 🤩