Marjon Social Sciences Course Lead Dr Gregory Borne went to an all-party parliamentary group that discusses ways society can help protect our oceans. "It was inspiring to talk to the different stakeholders all coming together under the common cause
"I was hired at a Christian camp, under the Salvation army, in North East Ohio, where the camp was for children aged 6 to 13 mainly, except the third week of my camp where we had a specific Music and Arts week of camp. My role at camp was Counsellor
“With funding from Marjon to do Camp America, I learned that I'm more capable than I realised. Independent travelling and leaving home for 10 weeks was a real test for me - I’m a home girl and I’ve never gone far without family being close by.
On Friday 18 Marjon Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation students supported squash players at Nuffield Health throughout a 24 hour Squashathon in aid of BBC Children in Need. The students provided sports massage treatments, it was a great opportunity
Graduation will be held on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 October at the Plymouth Guildhall. An email has been sent to all final year students with further info or you can check when specific courses graduate here:
Thank you to all the graduates, families and friends who made #MarjonGrad 2019 a very special celebration. We wish our new alumni every success. ❤️ These photos are from ceremony four (Fri PM) - check back next week to see the professional photos
Welcome to our open day guests on campus today We're excited to have you here, and we'll be available all day, so make sure to ask us any questions you may have! ✅ We're here until 3pm today, drop in if you'd like to join us!
Moving away to university might mean living with flatmates or housemates for the first time. Sophie is here with tips for how to all get on like a house on fire!
Thank you to all the staff and students who helped at open day today - you were amazing! #WeAreMarjon Thank you also to our guests for joining us, we hope you enjoyed your visit to Marjon and that you'll be back soon!
We are offering 20% discount on postgraduate course fees to ALL Marjon alumni who have completed an undergraduate course. The offer applies to postgraduate courses starting in September 2020 but does not include PGCE courses. Register here to find
We are offering 20% discount on postgraduate course fees to ALL Marjon alumni who have completed an undergraduate course. The offer applies to postgraduate courses starting in September 2020 but does not include PGCE courses. Register here to find
We are proud to have been training Speech and Language Therapists for 25 years! All current SLT students and our 624 qualified SLT alumni are invited to celebrate with us on Thursday 28th November 2019. The event includes talks by Kamini Gadhok and
Hello final year students and graduates! Come to open day on Saturday 5 October to find out all about our postgraduate courses. A 20% discount is available for Marjon alumni who progress from our undergraduate to postgraduate courses within two
“Whilst serving in the Royal Navy, I was badly injured playing rugby for my ship, HMS Illustrious. I tore several ligaments and did serious damage to my knee. Then the plaster caused internal swelling, and I had nerve damage too. Three surgeries
Recognition of Prior Experience and Learning (RPL/RPEL) enables police officers and staff to get academic credits for their experience and the courses they have completed. Find out more at a free workshop led by the College of Policing at Plymouth
Congratulations to student Sarah McJury for captaining Help for Heroes Team Endeavour to victory at a Wheelchair Rugby Triple Header Tournament this weekend. Sarah, an all round athlete and Navy Veteran, medalled at the Warrior Games 2017 (in
Moving in day is this Sunday! Arriving at any university for the first time is an exciting event, made all the more enjoyable by knowing you have everything in order. ✔️ Here's a recap of everything you need to know about moving into your
Find out what Marjon is all about at our open days on 7 and 8 June. Join us for course talks and practical sessions to get a feel for student life, meet lecturers, support staff and students and take a campus tour. Register here:
"It was a fantastic way for me to learn that I know more than I thought... It was an experience that pushed all boundaries, but it definitely gave me more confidence." Over on the blog Rynette Hartmann, a Speech and Language Therapy student, tells
Marjon is piloting a supervised exercise scheme to support prostate cancer patients in partnership with Mustard Tree Macmillan Cancer Support Centre. Ron is one of the patients and tells us more…
Arts and Humanities degrees at Marjon are all about thinking a little differently and communicating with impact. See our courses ahead of the UCAS application deadline on Tues 15 January 2019: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/arts/
REMINDER: Climate Emergency Event on Monday 11 November in HDC 101. This is the schedule: - Introduction by Rob Warner, Vice-Chancellor - Plymouth City Council & Climate Emergency with Paul Elliot - Sustainable Active Transport in Plymouth with
Today we hosted our #ClimateEmergency Forum! ♻️❗️ We've had lots of exciting ideas developed by students, staff and guests, on how we respond to the Climate Emergency as a University. Amongst the inspiring guest speakers at the Forum was
It's almost that time again! This year, we've got some really exciting day and night time events planned for Fresher's Week! From a trip to IKEA, a Walkabout glitter party, silent disco at Barjon, and of course Hypno Night, there's really something
Booking is now open for the celebration of 25 years of Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) training at Marjon! All current SLT students and SLT alumni are invited to celebrate with us on Thursday 28th November 2019. The event includes talks by Kamini
Calling all education leaders and teachers... Three free places are available for 'Small schools, big issue? Exploring the future for small schools in England'. This is a conference from the British Educational Research Association (BERA)
⛔ This week we have been working with the Marjon Student Union on our #NeverOK campaign. As part of our week of activities, students and staff have: Learnt about behaviours that won't be tolerated at Marjon. Learnt how to report inappropriate
We're proud to welcome Dr Sharon Smith, and Kate Massey-Chase to our Performing Arts department. Sarah McAdam, Director of School for Arts & Humanities at Marjon, said: “It’s really important to us at Marjon to bring in lecturers who have up to
A huge well done to all our students who competed at Varsity! We may not have come back with the win, but your sporting efforts helped raise money for some great mental health charities and we couldn't be more proud of you! Want to find out more
Congratulations to our digital team on winning Bronze for ‘Best Website’ at the 2019 HEIST Awards. The prestigious HEIST Awards are synonymous with excellence and innovation in marketing within the higher education sector. The team was
⚽️ This week our sporting students got the chance to gain the Devon County Football Association Level One qualification for futsal. Students gained an understanding of techniques and skills related to the small-sided version of football and in
Professor Tanya Ovenden-Hope researches educational isolation (coastal, rural and small schools) and the relationship with teacher development and educational improvement. Tanya will share insights from her work at a free lecture from 18:00 –
Calling all Marjon alumni Leaving Marjon doesn't mean you have to stop keeping up with the latest goings-on at the University. Our monthly Alumni Newsletter is sent to thousands of ex-Marjon students, and is packed full of the latest news from the
Dr Gregory Borne, Senior Lecturer in the School of Arts & Humanities, has been invited to join the North Devon Stewardship Council, which sets the parameters for areas of conservation. “It’s a real privilege to be asked to help make North Devon
BSc (Hons) Psychotherapy & Counselling focuses on talking therapies. It prepares students for careers which support people's mental health and wellbeing. At Psychotherapy & Counselling Taster Evening you can meet the lecturers and ask any questions
"Working at Camp America didn't really feel like work at all, because each day was rewarding and fun. It's been a great learning curve, which has taught me how to be the best version of myself. It increased my confidence, and further developed my
A huge well done to all the staff and student award winners and nominees from the #MarjonAwards2019. Here's the full list of winners - congratulations everyone! Community Volunteer of the Year - Eleanor James Outstanding Contribution - Lloyd Brown
We'll be honouring past alumni at a special Education Alumni Honorary Graduation at Marjon on 17 May 2019. The Honorary Graduation is open to all alumni with a diploma in Education who graduated in 1970 or before. The award of Batchelor’s in