Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, a number of our trainee secondary school teachers have been supporting the fantastic work of Devon Virtual School. The school works to help children in care and care leavers from the area. During the last

Dear fellow Marjon students, Mental health awareness has taken great strides in the past decade, but there is still a long way to go. Talking about mental health is still stigmatized, with research finding that men are less likely to talk about it

My biggest challenge during lockdown is trying to keep motivated. There are good times when I get on with my work and other times when I do not feel motivated. I find chatting to family and friends helps me feel positive; as does exercising,

Only half of us are back in the flat so it’s a lot quieter. We keep busy with board games, drinking games and watching films together. I was supposed to start placement this term in a primary school but sadly it’s been postponed. I do my best to

This poem, written by student Anna Wren, was one of the highlights of the recent Speech and Language Therapy Student Conference. We hope you enjoy it too! Two strangers in a room Two strangers in a room, I want so much for you to bloom. Where to

LGBTQ+ Pride month has been celebrated every year since 1969, when the Stonewall uprising took place. On 28 June 1969 there were a spontaneous series of demonstrations in response to a police raid at the Stonewall Inn and discrimination against

Let’s make sure Marjon students are counted in the census! The census is a unique once-in-a-decade survey run by Office for National Statistics. It informs decisions about student life, including the environment, healthcare, transport, and sports

At the beginning, I struggled with lockdown and the lack of routine. So, I created one. This includes replacing the gym with running and setting specific times to focus on academic work. My teaching placement has moved to a new start date, but I’m

#WeAreMarjon “I became a Change Maker because I wanted my voice to be heard. I did some research and saw one of the projects was around PHD life, which fitted in really well with some of the conversations I was having with other students and staff

I thought lockdown was going to be really hard this time but I am now feeling very positive. I returned to Marjon as I didn't have the right facilities at home for my lectures. I study musical theatre and while I have no access to the rehearsal space

#WeAreMarjon “‘BEd Boys’ has been a project I’ve wanted to implement since coming to uni. When I saw the Change Makers Project, I went for it and took my ideas forward. It's about ways to support men who are training as teachers. The main

#WeAreMarjon “I became a Change Maker because I wanted to leave Marjon with more than a degree: I wanted a legacy. I’ve always struggled with confidence and thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to work on that. Mental health has always

#WeAreMarjon “I’m so happy with the decision I made whilst applying through clearing. I applied for university around mid-august last year. At first, I completed my university applications for a different course but after going to interviews and

#WeAreMarjon "I think being awarded the Outstanding Postgraduate Researcher Award was the first time I’d ever felt truly proud of myself. Growing up around domestic abuse and addiction meant that school was one of the few safe and rewarding spaces

At Marjon, we’ve always been committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning and understand how important feeling part of our learning community is to us all. We know that’s why our students rank us so highly and you show such

- Most courses can be taught online only until mid-February at least - Rent will be credited to accounts for students prevented by lockdown from living in on-campus accommodation - Further guidance on travel expected today As you know, we are now in

Lockdown has changed things a lot. I looked forward to going into university, for labs and teaching one and a half days each week, but now I’m learning at home. I miss the social side of university life and I miss seeing family and friends,

#WeAreMarjon ⚽ “It’s an unusual situation to be in. I get paid to watch football. I’m always professional about it but sometimes it doesn’t feel like work. I’m lucky. I’ve been interested in sport for as long as I can remember. It’s

#WeAreMarjon “Last year, in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, I was deeply saddened and outraged by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery amongst the many others who had suffered disruption to peace due to systemic