Monday, 15 February 2016

What's on in ILW

Dear all,

Happy Innovative Learning Week! I am sorry to say that the last post actually had some misinformation, which is that during ILW, the ISC is actually closed and no events will be happening. We will see you again after the break!

All the best and enjoy ILW!

Your ISC Core Com

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We’re hoping to welcome you to our lounge soon!

Your ISC Committee

Monday, 8 February 2016

What's on in Week 5

Hello everyone!
Week 5 and Innovative Learning Week is just ahead. Can you believe it’s almost half-term? Remember we're open 12-4pm every day for you to stop by. Also, since today is Chinese New Year: 新年快乐!

Here is what's on for this week:

Tue, 9.2.: ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm in the ISC Lounge. Come along for a chat or a fun board game!

Thu, 11.2.: ISC Film Night: Bride and Prejudice. See the Bollywood twist on Jane Austin’s classic!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1561193227532684/

Thu, 11.2.: ISC Pub Night, 9pm at the Greenmantle. Apparently there is also a pub quiz going on that night - join us!

Sat, 13.2.: ISC Trip to Aberdeen and Crathes Castle, 7.45am in front of the ISC.

With this, enjoy week 5! 


Your ISC Core Com

Monday, 1 February 2016

What's on in Week 4

Hello everyone!
Week 4, what’s up? Time is flying, and remember we're open 12-4pm every day. Chinese new year is coming and we have planned a couple of big trips for you and two of them are going live, so check it out.

Tue, 2.2.: ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm in the ISC Lounge. Come along for a chat or a fun board game!

Thu, 4.2.: Lunar New Year Celebration, 6-8pm at Teviot Debating Hall.

Thu, 4.2.: ISC Pub Night, 9pm at the Greenmantle. Great food, great drink, what more do you want?

Sat, 6.2.: ISC Trip to Dumfries and Caerlaverock Castle, 8am in front of the ISC.

Fri, 26.2.: ISC Weekend Trip to the Isle of Skye, 6pm in front of the ISC. I know it is a little early, but we need to plan this trip ahead since it is a longer one. Here is the information and the itinerary.

With this, enjoy week 4!


Your ISC Core Com

Monday, 25 January 2016

What's on in Week 3

Hello everyone!

Week 3 already! The weather is quite mild, but still, feel free to come and stop by for a hot drink in our lounge. We're open 12-4pm every day. Other than that, we have a film night going on and a Harry Potter-esque trip to Durham this week - check it out!

What's on this week:
Tue, 26.1.: ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm in the ISC Lounge. Come along for a chat or a fun board game!

Thu, 28.1.: ISC Film Night, 7pm, Appleton Tower LT 4.
https://www.facebook.com/events/696082757196720/

Thu, 28.1.: ISC Pub Night, 9pm at the Greenmantle. They have great pub food, I recommend the burgers!

Sat, 30.1.: ISC Trip to Durham, 8am, ISC. Join us for this charming trip!
https://www.facebook.com/events/427000440831547/

With this, enjoy week 3! :)

Your ISC Core Com

Monday, 18 January 2016

What's on in Week 2

Hello everyone!
We hope that you were able to settle back in into uni life in week 1. If you fancy tea or of coffee, or something to nibble on, why don't you stop by at the ISC this week? We're open 12-4pm every day.

What's on this week:
Tue, 19.1.: ISC Coffee Evening, 4-6pm in the ISC Lounge. Come along for a chat or a fun board game!

Thu, 21.1.: ISC Pub Night, 9pm at the Greenmantle. They have great pub food, I recommend the burgers!

Sat, 23.1.: ISC Trip to Stirling & Bannockburn Visitors Centre. Stay tuned for further information on this trip.

With this,have a good start into week 2! smile emoticon

Your ISC Core Com

Thursday, 7 January 2016

Welcome back to semester two!

Hello everyone!
And, the blog is back in action! Thank you for being patient with us, we have also changed to look of it a bit in our hiatus time.

Winter break is almost over. We hope you got into 2016 healthy and well rested! Now it's time to start the second semester fresh and full of energy. This also means that the ISC will open again. We are open from Week 1 on, so feel free to drop by from January 11th on. Our opening times will be as usual: Monday-Friday 12-4pm.
(The image is courtesy of http://dubeat.com /2015/12/3-things-to-keep-in-mind-before-starting-a-new-semester/)
For Week 1, we have prepared a couple of events for you.
From Monday to Wednesday, we will have free cake in exchange for cake vouchers (which you can collect in front of the library) in the lounge during regular opening times.
Tuesday, 12.1.: First Coffee Evening of the semester, 4-6pm in the ISC Lounge.
Wednesday, 13.1.: Introduction to Edinburgh - Hear about fun trivia about Edinburgh, 5pm in the ISC Lounge.
Thursday, 14.1.: In place of our usual Pub Night, we have organised a Pub Quiz in the ISC! During this Quiz, you can also inquire about the possibilities of volunteering. 9pm, in the ISC Lounge.
Saturday, 16.1.: Our traditional trip to St. Andrews, as start into the new semester! Save the date, more details will follow wink emoticon
All the best from us, and we hope we will see you around soon!
Your ISC Committee
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Monday, 23 November 2015

Blog Status: Under Construction

Hello everyone,

Since the advent of our website, this blog has been less in use and we are currently working on re-doing it. For now, for up-to-date information please visit our website http://www.edinburghisc.com or consult our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/isced/

We hope your semester is progressing well and we wish you best of luck for your winter exams!

Your ISC Core Committee