We’ve updated our coronavirus page with more information, including a Safety-Net Policy for your studies this year, car parking refunds and an update on the Dining in Card scheme. In the present exceptional circumstances, and in addition to the
NEW! Marbot is here to help students who have questions relating to coronavirus and the changes at Marjon. Marbot pulls together the answers published so far and can provide contact details for real people to help with more complex queries. Meet
#WeAreMarjon “I’ve loved my time at Marjon. I’m going to miss the people, and the place. I’m noticing it more with this sort of lock down going on. It’s like a second home. “I’ve always been interested to know what is going on, even as
#WeAreMarjon "I’m feeling much better this week. It was nerve-racking to have to move to online teaching but so far it’s been good. My online lectures were really good. My lecturer, Laura, was really professional, she knew exactly what to do and
– : In the last 24 hours we received notification of two critical points: . . . , , . The Minister for Universities, Michelle Donelan MP, wrote to all Vice-Chancellors this afternoon. She states: “The Government’s advice is that students
Search for ‘Plymouth Marjon’ on Spotify to find our playlists or jump straight into one via the link below. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/41PePfQ7N2jmYKZeaAckr3 Give us a listen. What do you think? What new playlists can we make for you?
Please see our latest coronavirus update in response to the Prime Minister's statement last night. Read it here: www.marjon.ac.uk/coronavirus We're here to support you so please get in touch if you need any help or have any questions.
Here are five ideas to help you juggle study or work at home with looking after the kids, it takes 1 minute to watch. We know this can be difficult so please talk to your lecturer, manager or the Student Support team. They will support you.
Hello Marjon. It has been a really tough week and I want to thank you all for being brilliant and resilient, pulling together in uncertain times. It has been inspiring to see the student body looking out for one another and the staff pulling out all
Please see below a further update on our approach to coronavirus. We have today written to all our students resident on campus about the plans for their accommodation after Easter. There are three key considerations. It looks increasingly unlikely
, - . In the current circumstances, we know you will have concerns regarding teaching sessions, assessments and completing the academic year. This message is to explain how we are managing this. Firstly, please be assured that we will ensure that
Many of you will have heard the news just now that schools are to close, and that exams this summer will not go ahead. For something you have worked so hard towards, we can only imagine how incredibly unsettling this must be. We want to reassure you
Please see our latest coronavirus update, which includes a summary of what facilities are open or closed. Read more: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/coronavirus/
In the light of the Prime Minister’s escalation of response to the Coronavirus on Monday 16 March, the following decisions have been made: Face to face classes have been suspended. Online teaching will commence 23 March. Students are asked to make
Here is an update on our approach to coronavirus, we ask that our students, staff and friends read this. Thank you. ℹ️ https://www.marjon.ac.uk/coronavirus/
#WeAreMarjon “It can be really challenging to be a female in sport. I have five brothers, and I was brought up around sport. At school there were limited options for girls to play team sports, which impacted me quite a lot because I’m from a
Congratulations to our very own Student Funding Adviser, Debra Smitham, whose photograph was shortlisted for a national competition celebrating the UK’s National Parks. Around 1,700 entries from across the 15 National Parks in the UK were
#WeAreMarjon “I started playing basketball in America. I was tall and so my friends wanted me to join in. I fell in love with it. Now I’m studying alongside playing for the Plymouth Raiders and Marjon teams. It’s like having two full-time jobs.
Plymouth Marjon University has been nominated in two categories of the Whatuni.com Student Choice Awards 2020. Marjon is nominated for 'Course & Lecturers’ and ‘Uni Facilities’ awards. These nominations reflect the small class sizes at Marjon
From September 2020, allied health students, including those studying BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy, can get financial support of at least £5,000 per year. And the good news is, you don't have to pay it back. BSc (Hons) Speech and Language
#WeAreMarjon “Varsity is such a big week and everyone comes together as a team. The atmosphere is incredible. Everyone has a huge passion and drive to do well. Whether you win or lose, you do it as a team. It’s amazing. As a fresher I was picked
We are delighted to announce that free period products will continue to be available to students on campus. This follows a well received trial, with students telling us: “Thank you, it is very much appreciated” and “This is a brilliant idea as
Happy #InternationalWomensDay, Marjon! As a University, we strive to promote the importance of inclusion and diversity, encouraging students to push themselves to achieve their goals; whatever they may be! Marjon Student Union annually holds a Women
“I was seven or eight and it was one of those kid’s games where everyone flocks around the ball. I wasn’t where I was supposed to be when I scored. It was my first goal in a competitive game and I remember the euphoria, the loud noise of
Here are the candidates for the Marjon Student Union 2020 Elections! President - Thomas Bliss President - Lauren Edwards Deputy President - Joe Lynch Diversity students officer - Scarlet Potter (Non contested) Mature students - officer Jayne Frost
It's #UniMentalHealthDay today so we're listening to the brilliant My Mind Podcast by final year journalism student, Rikki Cain. Go on and give it a listen! Episode 1 includes helpful tips on how to think differently about exam pressure. Listen here:
Study for a PGCert, PGDip or MA Professional Education Practice with Marjon from anywhere in the world on our new distance learning course. It enables lecturers, tutors, trainers, demonstrators and anyone involved with learning, teaching or
This week the Theatre Festival returns to Marjon Arts Centre. From 2 - 6 March there are two shows every night starring our fabulous third year acting students, performing their final projects. All welcome. Free admission, with bar from 6.30pm and
"Marjon made me an advocate. In my line of work, you have to be fierce. You have to be willing to stand up and fight for young people, and give them a voice when they don’t have one. Before I came to university, I already felt like I could relate
The newest FA Women’s High-Performance Football Centre is based at Marjon. It provides coaching and sport science support on and off the field to develop the women’s and girls’ game in the South West. Aspiring young female footballers, who are
A report on the impact of nature on children’s wellbeing by The Wildlife Trusts recommends that all primary age children should spend part of every school day learning outdoors. Dr Mark Leather, a tutor on our new BA Outdoor Learning degree,
“There isn’t a clear-cut answer as to why I love acting, I could tell you that I love it because I step out of my own world to being somebody completely different on stage. The truth is, I love being able to spread messages through multiple
Do you want to be a PE teacher? Rhian and Cameron tell us how their PE teacher training is going so far! BEd (Hons) Physical Education - Secondary Education (with QTS): https://www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/pe-teacher-training/
Considering postgraduate study❓ Come to our Postgraduate Open Evening on Wednesday 26th February from 16:30 to 19:00 to find out about our range of full and part-time postgraduate courses Chat to lecturers and students, find out about postgraduate