British writer Tom Vowler’s story collection, The Method, won the Scott Prize in 2010 and the Edge Hill Readers’ Prize in 2011. His novels, What Lies Within and That Dark Remembered Day, received critical acclaim. His second collection of stories
At the Desmond Tutu Theatre, University of St Mark & St John, Plymouth. This is a free event at the university and everyone is welcome. You can download the FINAL A4 SLT Student Conference 2017 Flyer here:
Owen, Chloe, Robyn and Ashleigh are to perform in the Barbican Theatre's production of Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night from 2 -20 August at the Royal William Yard. Twelfth Night is a story where nobody is quite what they seem and absolutely
15 students are stateside this summer thanks to Marjon's Camp America Bursaries. Jasmine Butler describes the experience so far: "Being here working on a camp has taught me skills that I never thought I would get the chance to. I have made friends
May nominated for British Aphasiology Society (BAS) project prize. May Mander is soon to graduate and to start her first clinical role as a Community Speech & Language Therapist in North Devon. Her final project was an in-depth case study using a
How should we give mental guidance to runners, road cyclists, and triathletes? Dr Alister McCormick, a sport and exercise psychology researcher, is researching the mental aspects of running, road cycling and triathlon. The aim of the research is to
Dr Christina Karatzaferi recently welcomed UK and EU students and colleagues from the Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE) consortium and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions to Marjon’s new Biosciences lab. They gathered for research and
A warm welcome back to Rhys Roberts who today takes up his new post as Deputy President of Marjon Student Union. Rhys said: “For the next year there are a variety of things that I would like to bring to the University which include inspiring young
Marjon welcomes Outdoor Education practitioners from all over the world for the European Outdoor Education Conference 2017. Read more: http://bit.ly/2s2geeT #EOE2017
Supersize Cabbies on BBC One follows overweight Plymouth cabbies, Mike and Roger, as they try to change the bad habits of a lifetime and go from supersize to superfit. This was a collaborative project with Livewell Southwest and Gavin R. Seymour -
Don't miss an interview with first year Journalism student Chris Baker and his film on ITV News West Country at 6pm tonight. Chris made the film about the impact plastic has on marine wildlife in the West Country, after winning the regional heat of
Our journalism students bring you Sound magazine, covering Plymouth's best eats, beats, streets and treats... Read more: http://bit.ly/2rHkR1A Free copies are available at Plymouth Tourism Office, The Aquarium, Theatre Royal, Plymouth Pavilions,
#MarjonOnTour BA Education students spent a day at College Road School in Keyham and gave fantastic interactive presentations around children's picture books using costumes and artefacts. The children danced, sang, played musical instruments and had
We are delighted to be hosting the EOE Network Seminar from 28 June to 2 July 2017. All outdoors enthusiasts are invited. The seminar is about 'Outdoor atmospheres and narratives' and delegates can opt to stay on-campus, either in halls or at our pop
Our football development degree is delivered in partnership with Plymouth Argyle Football Club's Community Trust and Devon County Football Association. Students gain experience from work placements and earn football coaching qualifications, with
Students Becky Jacob-Harris, Heli Radcliffe and Laura Woodbridge are on tour, using their sports therapy skills to support cyclists in the 2017 Pedal 4 Pounds charity bike ride. The riders started at Oxford United and will visit several Premiership
The very best of luck to two Marjon colleagues who are ready to run the London Marathon this weekend. Sarah Griffiths is fundraising for the NSPCC (bit.ly/2oYVJB1) and Ian St John for Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children's Hospital
The last general election resulted in very small majority in the Plymouth Moor View constituency. Whatever your politics, register to vote (if you have not already done so). Make sure your voice is heard.
Last call for registration for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Student Conference 2017 in Plymouth. Register now: http://bit.ly/2oPrER1
Last few tickets available for 'Seth Lakeman: the Song-writing'. Join our English and Creative Writing students to hear Seth, folk-singer, song-writer and multi-instrumentalist, in conversation about the song-writing process, interspersed with
'I see what is right and approve, but I do what is wrong... Choice is free but seldom easy’ The Actors Wheel are to tour a brave and striking production of infamous literary classic, A Clockwork Orange, which encapsulates a nightmarish vision of
Yesterday our students enjoyed a lecture on stem cells and sport regenerative medicine by Professor John Hunt of the University of Liverpool. The focus was on approaches to repairing elite athletes. Professor Andrew Edwards, Dean of the Faculty of
Fake news and alternative truths debate with new Vice-Chancellor. Our new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rob Warner, has extended an open public invitation to his special welcome to the City this month. The event is the first opportunity Rob will have
We'll be screening the BBL Trophy Final on Sunday 19th March and invite fans to come to cheer on Plymouth Raiders Basketball Club. We have a capacity of 250 people. You can reserve your space from 10am tomorrow (Tuesday 7 March) on the Raiders
What Postgraduate study did for me. Meet David from Redrok UK. "Within the first two years we’ve reshaped the climate within the business.” More: http://bit.ly/2miWhjW
If you live and dream musical theatre then we can help to develop that passion into your career. Our new musical theatre degree will develop your performance skills along with other practical skills for musical theatre careers (such as production,
Ben Proud is World Champion Swimmer Ben, a recent Sport Development student, powered to a gold medal at the World Championships. He lowered his own British record to win the 50m butterfly final in 22.75 seconds. Ben was formerly on our Elite Sports
Marjon Theatre Festival 2017 Every night from 6-10th March you can watch our final year acting students in action at the Desmond Tutu Theatre. All are welcome and entry is free - productions start at 7.30pm every evening, with bar open from 6.45pm.
Registration is now open for the EOE Network Seminar 2017. There is an early bird delegate rate available until the end of April. For more information and to book your ticket: http://bit.ly/2m74d8N