#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

#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

❗️***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

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

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

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

‘’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

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

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

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

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,

#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

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

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

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

Marjon Mobile - the official app for students/staff - is now live on both iOS and Android. All other users can use the web-friendly version. Follow the link for more info on how to access, and what features are included. Remember to login to the app

"I auditioned for the BA Acting program at Marjon a year before my enrolment. However, I decided to take a gap year and deferred my admission. During that time, I explored other options and even auditioned for some Musical Theatre programs at other

#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

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

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

"The route I took to get into university was through clearing. Marjon had a wealth of information regarding clearing on their website, which was helpful in my decision-making process. "When I was confident that I wanted to study at Marjon, I

Introducing Lydia, our Applicant Support Coordinator ❤️ "I love being able to help people on their journey to university. "It's feels so special to be able to see people transition into a Marjon student. I am there as they go through the

A warm welcome back to Rhys Roberts who today takes up his new post as Deputy President of Marjon Student Union. Rhys said: “For the next year there are a variety of things that I would like to bring to the University which include inspiring young

It is #ArmedForcesDay. Plymouth Marjon University is proud to provide courses suitable for members of the Armed Forces. We have recently launched a new part-time BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science which is suitable for Army All Arms and public

We are delighted to welcome Professor Tanya Ovenden-Hope, an educationalist with 27 years’ experience in teaching, teacher education and educational leadership. Tanya will lead research into educational improvement, focusing on educational

#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

After saying farewell to Elias McGill on Friday, we’d like to welcome Marjon Student Union President, Rhys Rob and Deputy President, Laura Butler. Stepping up from Deputy President and welcoming Laura to the team, Rhys told us: “I’m really

Our Student Support team are there to make sure you never feel alone. They offer support covering student finance, counselling, dyslexia support, disability support, welfare issues, employability and more. The team recently passed the annual check

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

The Cornwall Teacher Awards celebrate inspirational and outstanding teachers, headteachers, teaching assistants, school support workers and volunteers who make a difference to children and young people in Cornwall. Professor Tanya Ovenden-Hope,

#WeAreMarjon “I’ve always been passionate about becoming a teacher. I first came to Marjon a few years ago for Summer School, to learn about university life. The team were great, all my questions were answered and I was made to feel at ease. I

The votes are in and Marjon Student Union (MSU) have announced that Elias McGill will be the next MSU President and Haden Tye will be the next Deputy President. Elias campaigned to develop the Marjon app so students can use it to manage all of their

Overnight Marjon’s very own Olympic hero Ben Proud took on the world's best in the 50m freestyle swim final, finishing in 4th place. The 21-year-old student of Sport Development swam his heart out with a strong start and finished in an incredible

Calling all year 12 students... If you are considering going to #university then our residential Summer School is for you! You can join lectures and practical sessions and experience student life first hand, staying in our halls of residence for up

NEWS: Ever wondered how you train celebrities like David Walliams, Davina McCall, and Jo Brand to overcome incredible sporting challenges and feats of endurance? Greg Whyte OBE, Sports Scientist to the stars, will reveal all when he opens the new

We have places on a range of teacher training courses starting in September. With 175 years practice in this field we are the most experienced teacher trainers in the South West. Our Education and teacher training courses with places include: -

#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

In response to the national fall in the number of people applying to teaching related-courses the University is making an important contribution to teacher training by encouraging more people to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). We have places

As rugby fans all over the world count down the last few hours to the start of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, the University is preparing to welcome the national Namibian team! The 31-strong squad will arrive at the University next week and will be using

The University of St Mark & St John in Plymouth is different. Our warm and friendly atmosphere makes this a special place to study. We have a single campus, making it that much easier and faster to meet people. From lectures to accommodation, dining,

Welcome Geoffrey Gulzar, President of Marjon Student Union for 2019/20! Here's just a couple of things he's most excited for... “I’m keen to get started on working on the promises in my manifesto. I’m going to be meeting people to set up a bus

NEWS: Teenagers’ confidence for communicating is the focus of an initiative to help improve literacy in schools. A six week project has seen life-changing improvements in confidence for pupils at All Saints Academy. The project has been developed

A new book 'Dyslexia, Literacy and Inclusion' is published this week by Reader in Child Development and Disability, Sean MacBlain, writing with Louise Long and Jill Dunn. It is about raising standards in literacy for children with dyslexia by

"The best thing about lecturing is introducing students to cutting-edge ideas and approaches and helping them to appreciate the ways that research/theory and practice come together, inspiring them to aim high in their own professional development.

Move In Day for on-campus accommodation is Sunday 20 September 2015. You can arrive from 10am to 3pm. Pick up your keys at main reception and then drive to your hall to unload. After this please move your car to one of our car parks - all are open

#WeAreMarjon “Through Marjon I’ve been given the opportunity to do teaching in a way I never would have dreamed of. On the BEd Primary Education course we always do academic placements but in second year we take on an enhanced placement, which

Graduation update: Musical treat from Seth Lakeman In stunning ceremonies at Plymouth Guildhall, distinguished guests, families, friends and staff at the University of St Mark & St John honoured the achievements of this year's Graduates. In four

The Alzheimer's Society are looking for volunteers to help at their Plymouth Memory Walk on Sunday 8th Sept. You could be setting up, registering walkers, manning stalls or marshaling the route. It'll be a great day with lots of entertainment for