With just over a week until terms starts here is a taste of what we've got lined up to welcome new and returning students... Marjon Student Union have Freshers Ball, film night, acoustic night, glitter party, quiz night, Oktoberfest, party nights at

We caught up with research fellow Avik Banerjee just back from the Emerging Researchers’ Conference (ECR) in Copenhagen. Avik's PhD explores the 'invisible phenomenon' of private tutoring for pupils with dyslexia in the UK. He said the conference

Our Education and Social Sciences Conference is on Friday 22nd September 2017 from 10:00 - 15:00. For more information and to book your year 13 students onto this Conference please email: visitus@marjon.ac.uk

Would you like to find out more about an exciting career working with children and adults who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties? Our Speech & Language Therapy Career Day is on Friday 22 September. For more information:

For the first time in the South West, Plymouth Marjon University will be hosting Eurocamp, a residential basketball coaching camp. Now in it’s 20th consecutive year Eurocamp offers top class basketball training to players from all over Europe, led

Plans to turn new hockey pitch into one of 13 England Hockey performance centres serving Cornwall, Devon and Somerset. Read more: bit.ly/2nSC30M

Fast track to England Rugby Development Sevens for Lily, a student on the elite sports programme at Marjon. Read more: http://bit.ly/2njBxFB

Not long to go now! we’re looking forward to welcoming you on moving-in day on Sunday 17 September For more information for new and returning students https://www.marjon.ac.uk/welcome

Our next Open Day is on Saturday 7 October 2017 Come to the campus, find out more about our courses, talk to course leaders and take a look around our accommodation and world-class facilities. For more information and to book your place http://bit.ly

We caught up with some of our current and recently graduated acting students who took part in the Barbican Theatre's production of Twelfth Night over the summer. For more information on our Acting degree http://bit.ly/2vPIy6s

Plymouth is a stunning place to be this long weekend, enjoy it!

Our psychology space is great for practical experience as it is equipped with a range of activities and a one way observation mirror. It's not too late to apply to study BSc (Hons) Psychology with us, call on 0800 015 2534 to secure one of the last

Take a look around our lab. If you're interested in Forensic Criminology you can get a place with us to start in Sept 2017, call now on 0800 015 2534. Read more: bit.ly/2tiLqqW

We have job opportunities that involve working with schools: Student Recruitment Officer - bit.ly/2va9iOw Leading Schools South West Administrator (LSSW) - bit.ly/2wu56xk

Anyone for hockey?

Marjon student scores a viral video hit Sam East captured this 360 degree video of an extra time equaliser by Exeter City Football Club at the weekend. It has been viewed more than 350K times after being picked up by Soccer AM and UNILAD Sport. Sam,

Instagram story from today's #varsity action - can you see yourself? https://www.instagram.com/jamlivenews/

#WeAreMarjon When I was five I had my first taste of theatre, being taken to the West End for a birthday treat with my family. It was so glittery and magical that I became fixated with singing and dancing. From this moment onwards everything I did

A very warm welcome to our new students and congratulations to those of you who are getting your A-level results today!

We're here to help if you are looking for a University place today. Call us on 0800 015 2534. We have places for acting, criminology, journalism, osteopathy, psychology, speech and language therapy, a range of sport and teaching courses and more. www

Students get lots of hands-on training at our on-site clinic and on placements. To start with us in Sept call us on 0800 0152 534 or go to www.marjon.ac.uk/clearing. Find out more: BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy -

Places and accommodation available for Sept 2017 - call us on 0800 015 2534 or see www.marjon.ac.uk/clearing.

To start with us in Sept call us on 0800 0152 534 or go to www.marjon.ac.uk/clearing.

Places and accommodation available for Sept 2017.

Our new Master of Public Health (MPH), accredited by Public Health England, is a specialised Master’s degree with both academic and professional elements, taking an interdisciplinary approach to areas related to public health. It is both for

Last year our trainees scored us 96% satisfaction for postgraduate teacher training (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2016). You can see our postgraduate teaching options here: http://bit.ly/2nrzrYG Or find out much more at our Open Evening: www

Preparation, prospectus, pens! We've put together some tips to help you make the most out of going to a UCAS event: http://bit.ly/2ndHAzE

Dissertation inspiration! Jack Gibbs and Simon Ralph both created 'excellent' dissertations which were nominated for the Institute for Outdoor Learning Dissertation Prize. Congratulations both! Read more about Marjon Outdoor Adventure Education: http

Varsity 2017 is here. The sports challenge event of the year sees Marjon sports teams compete against University of Plymouth teams for the Varsity cup. Whether you’re part of a sports team or not, there’s something for everyone with big games

Build is progressing rapidly on a new student hub and a new student bar. Major refurbishment is underway at the halls and student village too. It will all be done and dusted by Autumn 2017.

It's not too late to apply to us to start in Sept 2017. You can talk to us before you have your A-level results. Check which courses are available on our website and apply now! www.marjon.ac.uk/clearing

We'll be cheering for alumna Rocky Clark and the #RedRoses of England Rugby when they kick off their Women's Rugby World Cup campaign against Spain, LIVE on ITV4 at 14:00 BST today. Go Rocky!

A team of Sports Therapy students traveled to Portsmouth to provide a pop-up clinic at a military run Field Gun Championship. Sub Lt Emily Gunning of HMNB Devonport Brickwoods Field Gun Crew said: “Their knowledge throughout the training season

Our final honorary graduate of 2017 is Giselle Ansley MBE. Giselle was a member of the gold medal winning GB hockey team at the Rio Olympics 2016 and holds an MBE for services to hockey. Giselle plays for England Hockey and Surbiton Hockey Club.

We are delighted to award an honorary degree to Tom Daley in recognition of his inspirational sporting achievements. 22-year-old Tom is one of the most recognised figures in world diving thanks, in part, to incredible achievements he made as a young

Kick start your future with Plymouth Marjon University. Clearing is now open with spaces available on a variety of courses; see www.marjon.ac.uk/clearing. Plymouth Marjon University are giving away five pairs of tickets to Plymouth Argyle Football

The University awards honorary degrees to celebrate those who are making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our next honorary graduate of 2017 is Sean Bellamy. Sean is a champion of democratic education and was one of the founders of

The University awards honorary degrees to local people who make outstanding contributions to education, culture, enterprise or society. Our first honorary graduate of 2017 is Faraday Fearnside. Faraday is a Marjon graduate who founded a

Welcome to the Strength and Conditioning lab where our students work with athletes to optimise their performance. Our lab and world-class sports centre are equipped with state-of-the-art gear, prepping students with real-life experience from day one.

One to watch. Tommy Roberts, a Marjon acting student and former Royal Marine, is to appear in the Hollywood films Ready Player One and Kingsmen 2. Read more about Tommy: bit.ly/2lREwV6 Find out about BA (Hons) Acting at Marjon: www.marjon.ac.uk/act

Make sure to get your tickets for Twelfth Night - featuring some of our very own incredibly talented acting students http://bit.ly/2v2VqZC. For information on our Acting Degree http://bit.ly/2vPIy6s

We have the only British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited lab in the South West - move your phone to take a 360 degree look around it. More about Sport & Exercise Science at Marjon: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/sports

Rhys tells us about his experience of Marjon, from joining through Clearing to becoming Deputy President of Marjon Student Union. To start with us in Sept call us on 0800 0152 534 or go to www.marjon.ac.uk/clearing.

It's a hit! The new hockey pitch is open. The pitch is being put through its paces today by 60 young players and two very special coaches, Olympic Champion Giselle Ansley and England's Johnny Kinder (pictured).

A new book 'Contemporary Childhood' is out this week, co-authored by Dr Sean MacBlain and Dr Ian Luke from Marjon along with Dr Jill Dunn. The book explores how societal changes are impacting practice in early years and primary classrooms. It

This month Dr Christina Karatzaferi and her team led a three day retreat for the EU funded Muscle Stress Relief project. Members of 15 international research teams, including fellow Plymouthians Knight Scientific, met at the Tzartos Neurodiagnostics

How good was #EOE2017? With thanks to EOE delegates and Marjon Outdoor Adventure Education students for the video clips.

Investigating the effects that active mattresses have on health. Plymouth Marjon University is calling for 12 healthy volunteers of between 50 and 70 years of age to sleep on an active mattress overlay within their own homes. It is envisaged that

This is the 3G pitch at Marjon Sport & Health, move your phone to take a look around...

Our well equipped biomechanics lab is used by sport science students. Move your phone or swipe the image to take a virtual look around. Read more about BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science: bit.ly/2uOaEO6