"I applied to study at Marjon as a mature student. I had been working as a carer for adults and children with additional needs for seven years and was keen to help more. I shadowed Speech and Language Therapists, and this inspired me to become one.

Row Britannia is an inclusive (adaptive sport) mental health, fitness and wellbeing challenge for teams throughout the UK to raise vital funds in aid of Sport Relief, and raise positive awareness. We're trying to row 2020 miles for 2020! If you'd

What is it really like to study a PGCE? We asked trainee teachers who have just completed their first teaching placements... ‍ Find out about PGCE and School Direct at Marjon https://bit.ly/2RYOtSL

Well done to first and second year Marjon Arts students on their impressive performance showcases! Here are photos of the first years in rehearsal and of third year Acting students working with local playwright Chris Savery. ℹ️ Find out more

Our BSc (Hons) Business offers an option to set up your own business while you are still studying. We can support you in setting up your own venture: - We understand how business is done in the South West. - Our teaching team are well connected and

The deadline to apply for a Sport Performance Scholarship for the academic year 2020-21 is Friday 31 January 2020. Who can apply? You should apply if you are going to apply to Marjon to start in September 2020, or if you are awaiting an offer or if

Campus halls in the sunshine Did you live here?

Well done to our final year Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) students on their brilliant ‘2020 Vision’ student conference! A warm welcome to Dr Jocelyn Watson, our first Visiting Professor for Speech & Language Therapy and thank you to Dr.

Sunnier times in the campus village Did you live here?

Yr 11 pupils can register their interest for a free GCSE Revision School, to be held at Marjon with Next Steps SW.

Our MSc Applied Sport Psychology degree has now been awarded accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This is one of the pre-requisites to becoming a Chartered Psychologist. This course is the perfect next step after completing

The Women in Leadership Conference from is back! Join us from 10am to 4pm on Friday 17 April 2020. If you are interested in speaking, or would like to attend, please email Tracey Brenen on tbrenen@marjon.ac.uk. We look forward to seeing you for an

It's such a beautiful day on campus today!

"Even though much has transpired since I was studying for my BA in Outdoor Adventure Education in Plymouth, it is hard to forget that period of my life since it laid the foundation for succeeding in everything that followed. The curriculum, and of

Would you like to find out more about an exciting career working with children and adults who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties? Come along to our Speech & Language Therapy Careers Day on Wednesday 12th February! This unique event

Come to postgraduate open evening to find out about our range of full and part-time postgraduate courses. Chat to lecturers and students, find out about postgraduate funding and take a tour of the campus. A warm welcome awaits you! ℹ️ Register

Congratulations to Cal Major - Paddle Against Plastic, who was recently named as one of Plymouth's people of the decade by Plymouth Live. Cal is an ocean advocate who works to protect our natural world. We were delighted to welcome Cal as an

"It's a cliché to say 'teaching changes lives', but the truth is, it really does. I've been teaching for five and a half years now and Marjon, undoubtedly, has a big part to play in where I am. I am currently the Head of PE at a school in East

Health and Wellbeing Practitioners change lives by supporting patients with mental health, nutrition, physical health and social health needs. Find out about this emerging career at our Taster Day from 9.30am to 2.30pm on Tuesday 21 January. Have a

We love the new art work in The View just as much as we love being here in Plymouth. Have a scroll around this 360 photo and check out all the different scenes from around the city Art by Sarah Smalldon Artist

"I always wanted to take part in Camp America because this was something I was considering as a career. I wanted to see whether I would enjoy working in the camp environment, and my expectations were exceeded. I loved every moment of it. I worked at

“To be able to leave my job at the end of a working day knowing that I have positively impacted the life of a child, let alone 30 children, is the main reason why I love being a teacher. Teaching is undoubtedly a challenge but a thoroughly

We achieve more together. We invite Devon and/or Cornwall based charities to register interest to become a Marjon Partner Charity. Find out more https://www.marjon.ac.uk/partner-charities/

This morning, our third year Acting students worked with local playwright, prominent YouTuber, theatre-maker and academic, Tom Nicholas, to develop their professional skills. Tom worked with them to understand how they can get their own work funded,

Our amazing teaching students are running a 12-hour yoga marathon to raise money for BookTrust, who reach 3.9 million children each year with books, resources and support to help develop a love of reading. Anyone is welcome to join, or just come

It’s been a great season so far for sport at Marjon! Here are the current BUCS positions: Men’s Basketball 1st team are 1st in Western 1A, unbeaten after promotion last year and in the 2nd round of the Trophy. Men’s Basketball 2nd team are new

Students Ben, Chloe, Josh, Regan and Ryan supported Plymouth Argyle Football Club first team players over the busy festive fixture period by providing recovery treatments such as massage and stretching. They worked under the supervision of John Lucas

Looking for a new challenge? Or want to boost your career in 2020? If so, our postgraduate courses could be for you! https://www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-courses/

Our new guide to applying for teacher training covers finding courses, writing personal statements, funding options and preparing for interview. Read it here https://bit.ly/36h5JbC

Teachers change children's lives ‍

Happy New Year to all our students, staff, alumni and friends! May you have a prosperous 2020

Here are some highlights of 2019, what did we miss? https://sites.marjon.ac.uk/marketing1/2019/12/17/the-best-bits-of-2019-at-marjon/

Apply by 31 January 2020 for Marjon Sport Performance #Scholarships for the academic year 2020-21. New students can apply ahead of receiving or confirming an offer. Our scholarships support talented athletes to achieve their sporting potential while

Our tips will help you turn your last-minute UCAS application into a Christmas cracker! https://www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/student-recruitment--outreach/top-tips-for-ucas-applications/

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

Have a merry Marjon Christmas!⛄️

A very special deer has just been spotted on campus...

Which Christmas carol was written by a Marjon tutor? Why might The Vicar of Dibley Christmas Special remind you of Marjon? What is the link between Marjon and Charles Dickens? Read on by clicking each photo for the answers and see the earliest photo

Thank you to all the staff and students who gave to the foodbank collection, and to the Marjon Chaplaincy team for organising it.

Marjon's new Coach Development Officer, Natasha Mills, has been working hard behind-the-scenes building a strong network of Football coaches in the South West. ⚽️ In July, The FA announced that Plymouth Marjon University would become the ninth

Challenges like sustainability, climate change, inequality, health and social welfare demand interdisciplinary solutions. Our BA (Hons) Social Sciences explores joined-up responses to these issues. Find out more

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) has confirmed that a grant of at least £5000 per year will be available to new and current students on pre-registration SLT courses from September 2020. Find out more about training to be

If you have a passion for performance and want to share this with others, our BA (Hons) Performing Arts Education could be for you. Find out more: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/performing-arts-degree/

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

Well done to our second year Acting students on a great performance of Cabaret Up Close. Find out more about training with Marjon Arts: BA (Hons) Acting - www.marjon.ac.uk/act BA (Hons) Musical Theatre - www.marjon.ac.uk/mt

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... We're starting to get into the spirit here at Marjon, as you can see by how quickly we decorated our tree!

This Christmas we're sending ecards instead of paper cards, using Greenvelope who plant a tree for every purchase.

“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

Go behind-the-scenes of Plymouth Live's election hustings earlier this week, with our third-year Journalism students.

It's polling day, which means if you're registered to vote, now is the time to use your voice and cast your vote at your designated polling station. ✅ You can find your local polling station at the link below! https://wheredoivote.co.uk Polling