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
"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
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
Speech & Language Therapy Careers Would you like to find out more about an exciting career working with children and adults who have communication difficulties? Speech and language therapists (SLTs) provide life-improving treatment, support and care
Its the last week of Varsity 2015, the sports challenge event of the year between the University of St Mark & St John and the University of Plymouth. Varsity combines great sports action with charitable fundraising, this year supporting Bristol
Speech & Language Therapy Career Day Friday 4th May 2018, 9:30–12:30 Would you like to find out more about an exciting career working with children and adults who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties? Speech and language therapists
This Father's Day we thought we would share a bit of information about Marjon Universities Founding Fathers, James Kay-Shuttleworth and Derwent Coleridge. James Kay-Shuttleworth was the first Principal of St Johns Battersea. James decided to train
Plymouth Marjon University is delighted to announce the unveiling of our brand new lion statue, celebrating our long-held association with the African animal. The Marjon Lion aims to inspire and transform students' lives through its majestic posture
Marjon Visiting Writer Series Simon James has published twenty books for children, works that have been translated into over twenty languages and which have won many awards, including the New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year. Join us to
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
This is the list of ideas we have so far, for the Marjon phone App ( it would be for all current students - not subject specific.) A different app will be used for prospective students. Please let us know anything else that may be of use?.. Bus
"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
Well done to our Lecturer and Coach, Chris Smietanka, for winning Devon FA's Steve Betts Memorial Award for his contribution to grassroots football! The trophy is awarded to someone who has shown outstanding commitment to the development of
Marjon Activate has published its summer programme and it is a really good one! The activities include exciting offsite sports such as Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddle Boarding, Surfing and Tree Surfing. In addition there will be football, racket
#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
NEW for 2016: BSc (Hons) Nutrition Nutrition plays a key part in the promotion of good health and the prevention of diet related illness in communities. Students will gain practical experience in our new state-of the-art health science laboratories.
We spent two days at Exeter UCAS and met nearly 10,000 local students from the Plymouth and Exeter area. We ran out of prospectuses and both days and students were very keen to hear all about our specialisms including Sport and Education! Meet us
The University of St Mark & St John in association with the Sports Therapy Organisation will host the inaugural Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Student Conference on 6th May 2016. The keynote speakers are Professor Cathy Speed, Consultant in
If you were at Marjon in the mid 1960's you may remember the sounds of Five’s Company. The band comprised past students Eddie Broadbridge, Dave Jones, Colin Jordan, Bob Brunning, Ian Pearson, Chris Robson and Pete Banham. The band are to release a
The Marjon SU Student Led Teaching Awards celebrate the good practice and hard work of staff at the university. Students nominate staff for the extra value they add to their student experience. The winners for 2016 are: Innovation Award - Dr Mathew
Course of the Day – BA (Hons) Sports Development. Would you like to inspire young people, develop sports in communities and fulfil the potential of all individuals from grass roots to elite athletes, then this is the course for you. Check out our
Sneak preview! We are really pleased to be working with Under Armour UK who are designing bespoke sports kit exclusively for the Marjon student sport teams. Marjon offers a huge variety of excellent sport clubs that all students are encouraged to
Marjon Sports Centre will be open for student use this academic year. If you’re new to Marjon, here are the joining details: - £120 for 6 months (£20 p/m) - £200 for 1 year (£16.66 p/m) - £500 for 3 years (13.88 p/m) The student membership
St Luke's Midnight Walk is on 18th July 2015. This year the theme is Disco, so get ready to glam up and walk for St Luke's Hospice. There are three distances - 3, 6 or 12 miles. All walks start at the University Sports Centre. On the night our staff
Today we are delighted to announce that our campus is COVID-secure. We’re a hive of activity, getting ready to welcome our students in September. And the Student Union team have been back on site for several weeks, preparing welcome activities for
Amanda Wells, Stuart Pickett, Abbie Bennett and Natasha Shopland have all picked up BIG prizes in our recent prize draws. Amanda has won a Amazon Kindle; Stuart has been picked to receive an iPod Shuffle; Abbie has clinched herself a stand-up paddle
❗️***UPDATE: All appointments have now been taken***❗️ Our brand-new Osteopathy clinic is offering FREE appointments to everyone, until the end of December 2019! The state-of-the-art facility is being run by students on the Masters of
200 Marjon teacher trainees gathered for our Supporting Diversity and Challenging Stereotypes Conference today. Students took part in a series of workshops with specialist speakers learning about gender variance, drug and alcohol misuse, religious
With dissertations and final exams on the horizon, lecturers Sarah Martin and Vicki Evans turned to dog cuddles to support their final year students. Sarah brought her Golden Retrievers, Bentley and Marlow, to campus to meet Sports Therapy and
The 'Speech and Language Therapy Student Conference 2016 : Stepping into the Future' is on tomorrow, the 29th January. Dr Tomasina Oh, the University's new Head of Department of English & Language Sciences, will open the conference with a keynote on
‘’When you come to Marjon, it feels like coming home. When I started, Rob the Vice-Chancellor told me all about the values. I thought this is it, yes. They chimed with me on a personal level. I hadn’t experienced this at other universities. I
Journalism students will be working with Plymouth Live to broadcast General Election Hustings ahead of next week’s polling day during two special live events taking place on Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th December. The hustings event provides an
Quadfest is TOMORROW - from 11am on Sat 24th Sept In the Quad: T-shirt tie dye, inflatable hungry hippo (all ages), children’s games (toddlers to teens), sumo suits, slack-lining, circus skills and market stalls. Performances by: Eli Mcgill and
#BlackHistoryMonth Marjon is a remarkable institution for many reasons, not least for its inclusivity and commitment to widening participation. Not only did we pioneer the provision of quality education for all in the UK, but we also reached out to
Are you considering training to teach? Did you know that you have to pass professional skills tests in numeracy and literacy before you start teacher training? The key to passing is plenty of preparation and practice. MarjonFutures is here to help,
Our Acting students have recently been on their International tour of Greece with their Feast of Famine production. Here is what some of them had to say: ‘the tour was a life changing experience that taught me how arts and theatre inspires all
#WeAreMarjon "I went to university not really knowing what I wanted to do as a career, and started two different degrees before settling on the right one in the right place. I worked on the student newspaper and radio station at Cardiff University
Look out for Camper Obscura on campus on Thursday. They'll photograph students, staff and the public along with the questions they would like to ask local politicians. This happens ahead of the 'Challenge Your Politicians' debate at the University
Want to know what life is like at Marjon? Here is a typical day in the life of an Osteopathic student: 7:00am I wake up, make my bed, open my blinds and start to get ready for the day. 7:30am Once I’ve come around a little bit, i'll have a quick
'Challenge Your Politicians' takes place at the University today from 18:30 - 20:30 (in the Desmond Tutu Theatre). The focus will be on #Moorview, #Plymouth constituency and will feature #Election2015 candidates from the #Conservative, #Labour,
#WeAreMarjon “Growing up, I loved coming to Plymouth, but ultimately, I chose Marjon because the first time I came here, I instantly felt comfortable, and looked after by staff. Due to the small campus size, there is a nice community feel as
The Inspiring Student Awards celebrate students who make a positive difference within the university and local community. We spoke to student Millie Roberts, who has been nominated for her work as a volunteer coach. Millie volunteers for Special
#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
Calling all new runners… Marjon researchers are exploring how people become committed to running. They want to understand why some people who start running become regular runners, whereas others do not. Ultimately they want to help people to stay
This week is Girls Football Week. This afternoon Marjon Activate will run a Girls Football Festival on the 3G pitch from 4-6pm. All girls are welcome! The session is free and there will be lots of footy-related activities, including a chance to try
Congratulations to Marjon Men’s 4th football team who, not only won the Jack Finch Cup Final, but also a host of trophies at the league’s End of Season Dinner. The team’s Captain and Secretary, Todd Coulthard, told us, “We’ve had a
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 “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
The ninth St Luke's Hospice Midnight Walk for Women is on Saturday 18th July. There are 3, 6 or 12 mile routes to choose from which all start and end at the University Sports Centre. Last year 2500 ladies helped raised over £200,000 for this much
Students Alice Upcott, Melissa Baverstock and Morgan Barker have raised over £1400 for HeartSWell South West. This is a charity committed to supporting heart patients, their partners and carers across the Westcountry. The trio are all students on