University of St Mark & St John

08.05.13 - New brand identity revealed

The rebranding project follows the recent award of full university title and represents a major milestone in the institution’s 173 year history.

29.04.13 - Students meet musical composer of BBC series Africa

Live Music degree students met Sarah Class on campus last week

17.04.13 - Lottery Award given for new 3G pitch

The University of St Mark & St John has received a conditional National lottery award towards the creation of a new floodlit 3G rugby and football compliant synthetic grass pitch

27.03.13 - BBC and University make documentary on Foreign Accent Syndrome

The University of St Mark & St John (Marjon) is currently working with the BBC on a documentary about Foreign Accent Syndrome with an ex Marjon member of staff, Sarah Colwill who presents with this very rare condition.

25.03.13 - Guardian writer Simon Hattenstone opens new Journalism and Media Centre (JaM)

Spread the word – the JaM Centre is here

11.03.13 - University to host Michael Palin training on Stammering in Children

The University of St Mark & St John will be hosting a 2 day training session to regional Speech and Language Therapists on 13 and 14 March. The session, which is being funded and run by the Michael Palin Centre will focus on Parent and Child Interaction (PCI) and stammering in children.

05.03.13 - Marjon officially the University of St Mark & St John

The University College Plymouth St Mark & St John (Marjon) has received legal confirmation of university title and is now officially operating as the University of St Mark & St John

28.02.13 - Launch of Reading challenge to celebrate World Book Day

On the 7th March the Chaplaincy will be holding a special storytelling event and reading challenge

13.02.13 - Students to stage largest Mars Just Play Festival for Universities

The event on March 17 is set to attract up to 400 participants, from all over the South West.

27.02.13 - University of St Mark & St John hosts Inspirational Spontaneity Conference with a Malaysian Feast

A one-day conference on Spontaneity in Language Teaching was held at the University on Saturday 23 February. In all 89 people braved the winter weather for a stimulating day at what may have been the first conference on this topic ever!

29.01.13 - New University of St Mark & St John appoints first vice-chancellor

Professor Cara Aitchison has been appointed as the first vice-chancellor and chief executive

16.01.13 - GB Services Rugby Team train at UCP Marjon

The Sports Science team provided strength and conditioning performance testing

23.01.13 - UCP Marjon awarded “Site of the Month” from Speechwoman

UCP Marjon have been awarded the “Site of the Month” accolade this January for its Phonetic and Phonological Systems Analysis (PPSA).

27.11.12 - University title recommended for UCP Marjon

Today marks an historic milestone as UCP Marjon has been recommended for university title, to become the University of St Mark & St John.

03.12.12 - UCP Marjon launch new JaM Centre

The brand new centre dedicated to teaching Journalism and Media Production will contain state-of-the-art facilities

23.11.12 - UCP Marjon becomes 100th organisation to complete Responsible Business Check Up

Business in the Community's check up helps develop a strategic approach to corporate social responsibility

21.11.12 - UCP Marjon support the Media Innovation Awards 2012

Winners were announced recently at an event in Bristol

15.11.12 - Student wins award for outstanding case study

The Tavistock Trust Award for Aphasia was given to Erin Jarvis

26.10.12 - Former UCP Marjon student wins Teacher of the Year 2012

A former UCP Marjon student, Nathan Kemp has won Teacher of the Year 2012. Nathan, aged 28 who studied BEd (Hons) Primary is now Assistant Headteacher of Tollgate Primary School in Newham.

24.10.12 - UCP Marjon appoint new Head of Marketing

Kerryanne Delbridge brings over 20 years of marketing experience to the role

17.10.12 - Staff and students donate food to DCFA

Staff and students at UCP Marjon have recently donated food to the charity DCFA (Devon & Cornwall Food Association).

05.10.12 - UCP Marjon welcomes over 700 sixth form students

The outstanding Employability and Volunteer Fair was organised through the Partnership for Learning and Education.

13.09.12 - UCP Marjon shortlisted for Times Higher Award

The language and staff development project established with Soran University was nominated for the award of International Collaboration of the Year.

21.08.12 - Online Student Enrolment and Induction

For the convenience of our students UCP Marjon has developed a new online enrolment system.

15.08.12 - Former UCP Marjon Student Wins Gold at 2012 Olympics

Helen Glover along with rowing partner Heather Stanning took Britain's first Gold

07.08.12 - Plymouth Argyle Football Club and Plymouth Albion Rugby Football Club use UCP Marjon as a centre for sporting excellence

This year both clubs along with basketball team Plymouth Raiders will be using sports facilities on campus

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23.07.12 - UCP Marjon add oil paintings to National Online Collection

Family tree of past principals now on BBC website

12.07.12 - Ghana Olympic Team welcomed to UCP Marjon

A number of schools, alumni and staff got to meet the athletes on campus

11.07.12 - Departure of Principal at UCP Marjon

Professor Margaret Noble will leave for New Zealand this September

13.06.12 - Student wins Gold at BUCS

Carla Haines, Elite Sport Scholarship Student has won gold at the BUCS Cross Country Mountain Bike Championships

29.05.12 - UCP Marjon gains Matrix Accreditation

Following a rigorous three day assessment, UCP Marjon Student Support has been successful in re-gaining the coveted Matrix accreditation.

23.05.12 - Soran University Visit

The visit was part of a collaborative five year agreement signed between the University College and Soran University to cover English language and academic and staff development.

21.05.12 - New Chair Of Governors

UCP Marjon would like to announce the appointment of Dr Juliet Williams, CBE to the post of Chair of the Board of Governors

16.05.12 - Jamaican teachers discuss joint collaborations with UCP Marjon

The two Jamaican visitors, Mr Garth Anderson, Principal and Dr Cecile Walden, Chair of Governors, (Church Teachers’ College, Jamaica) arrived at UCP Marjon to discuss a range of opportunities for collaboration

16.05.12 - UCP Marjon lecturer celebrates publication of new book

Congratulations to Dr Sean MacBlain on the recent publication of his new book "Learning Theories in Childhood"

26.04.12 - Students pick up award for ‘best runner up’ in The Broadcast Journalism Training Council annual awards

Documentary film-makers from the Sports Media and Journalism programme impress judges

25.04.12 - First group of students to achieve the ILM’s Level 6 Award in Management

Students on the BA (Hons) Applied Progression Course (Leadership and Management) recently presented with their certificates

17.04.12 - Ghana Olympic Team to train and stay at UCP Marjon

UCP Marjon are delighted that members of the Ghana Olympic team will be staying at the institution in Derriford Road this summer

23.03.12 - Great Britain Olympic hockey stars visit UCP Marjon

Dilly Newton and Maddie Hinch were guests of honour at UCP Marjon this week

15.03.12 - UCP Marjon and Plymouth YMCA getting young people into work

Apprentice Ben Frier gains valuable qualifications through training continuum

06.03.12 - New Hockey Pitch Taking Shape

The new artificial pitch at UCP Marjon is being created in partnership with Plymouth College

29.02.12 - Up to £20,000 bursary available for new PGCE at UCP Marjon

UCP Marjon are proud to offer the new PGCE Physics with Maths.

28.02.12 - UCP Marjon achieves Fairtrade Status

It was a proud moment for UCP Marjon students and staff as they celebrated achieving Fairtrade status.

09.02.12 - Head of Media and Creative Arts wins Royal Television Society award

Adrian Emmerson and his company Coleridge Productions scoop award in the non-broadcast public sector category

06.02.12 - Free Sports Sessions for people with Learning Disabilities

UCP Marjon will be hosting the second Special Olympics Plymouth and District free sports sessions

30.01.12 - Abimbola Gbemi Alao shares Yoruba Stories for launch of National Storytelling Week

The stories are live and free for teachers, parents and educators to download

25.01.12 - UCP Marjon Alumnus ordained as 97th Bishop of Winchester

Reverend Canon Tim Dakin becomes the 97th Bishop of Winchester.

25.01.12 - UCP Marjon plan four TLA regional launches for the South West

Following the National Launch of the new TLA in November, UCP Marjon have organised a number of Regional Launch events for the South West

20.01.12 - Olympic hopeful to train at UCP Marjon

Former student and local elite athlete Katherine Endacott will be using facilities at UCP Marjon sports centre

16.12.11 - The only institution in Devon to be awarded the New PGCE in Physics with Maths

We are one of only 32 institutions selected by the TDA to run the new 1 year teacher training PGCE course

12.12.11 - UCP Marjon hosts “What Next for Youth Work” conference

Delegates from the wider south west flooded the UCP Marjon campus last week for the “What Next for Youth Work” conference.

23.11.11 - UCP Marjon announces new partnership with Soran University

UCP Marjon is working in partnership with Soran University, Soran City, Erbil, Kurdistan-Iraq to establish a Centre for Language and Academic Development (CLAD).

23.11.11 - UCP Marjon to work with WIUU

UCP Marjon and Wisconsin International University Ukraine (WIUU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the purpose of establishing a relationship of mutual benefit to both organisations.

11.10.11 - UCP Marjon announces new partner for Live Music degree

The 2 year accelerated degree will be taught in collaboration with industry partners dBs Music

21.09.11 - Visit by Soran University to University College Plymouth St Mark and St John

University College Plymouth St Mark and St John welcomed a delegation from Soran University in Kurdistan.

14.09.11 - UCP Marjon out-ranks Oxford in Sunday Times University Guide

The Sunday Times League Table ranks UCP Marjon 4th for `Teaching Excellence` ahead of Oxford.

13.09.11 - UCP Marjon has more than 95% of their trainees in teaching

The Good Teacher Training Guide rates Cathedrals Group Institutions as amongst the very best places to train to teach.

17.08.11 - UCP Marjon delighted with National Student Survey Results

UCP Marjon ranks top 15% overall and top 10% for both Teaching and Personal Development

17.08.11 - Online Student Enrolment and Induction

Find out more here for new and returning students

12.08.11 - Final London 2012 volunteer selection takes place at UCP Marjon

Volunteers from across the South West attend interviews at UCP Marjon's sports centre for a chance to take part in the 2012 Olympics

05.08.11 - University College donates equipment

UCP Marjon has donated used equipment to a University in Tanzania

02.08.11 - Officials from the Indonesian Ministry Of National Education visit UCP Marjon

The University College hosted a two day visit as part of a major project

19.07.11 - BA Sports Media and Journalism receives accreditation from the Broadcast Journalism Training Council

Following a formal advisory visit, the BA Sports Media and Journalism course at UCP Marjon has achieved accreditation pending status with the BJTC

04.07.11 - New Owner for Teacher Learning Academy

UCP Marjon joins Higher Education Consortium to develop professional learning system

04.07.11 - UCP Marjon announce partnership with Plymouth Arygle Football Club

The University College welcome Plymouth Argyle to use UCP Marjon as their pre-season training facility

27.06.11 - GuildHE announces the outcome of the Elections for the Executive Group

Professor Margaret Noble, Principal and Chief Executive of UCP Marjon elected to GuildHE Executive Group

20.06.11 - Volunteers at UCP Marjon give time to radio station that has won the Queen's Award

Staff and Students that volunteer for Plymouth Hospital Radio were delighted the station has won the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service

13.06.11 - UCP Marjon lecturers design learning materials for the NHS

Two UCP Marjon lecturers have designed 5 hours of e-learning materials for the National Healthy Child Programme

17.05.11 - Degree receives SkillsActive Higher Education Endorsement

UCP Marjon’s BA (Hons) Coach and Physical Education chosen as one of only seven UK programmes to be endorsed by SkillsActive

03.05.11 - Human Resources department shortlisted for THE award

UCP Marjon’s Human Resources team has been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education Leadership and Management awards 2011

20.04.11 - UCP Marjon announces a fair fee

UCP Marjon has reached a decision regarding its standard fee for undergraduate programmes

05.04.11 - UCP Marjon Malaysian Festival was enjoyed by all

The Malaysian Festival is an annual event conducted by students in the Malaysian Association of UCP Marjon.

22.03.11 - UCP Marjon students and Widey Court pupils think Maths!

Pupils from Widey Court join forces with UCP Marjon student teachers to focus on mathematics.

18.03.11 - Senior Lecturer wins first stage in Poetry and Book Competition

Paul Bentley sails through first stage of The Poetry Business Pamphlet and Book competition

16.03.11 - UCP Marjon student wins International Human Rights Competition

A Speech and Language Therapy student at UCP Marjon has won first prize in the Franciscan International Human Rights competition.

10.03.11 - Armed Forces Day at UCP Marjon

Staff and students develop links with the local military

09.03.11 - UCP Marjon hosts its first ever Fairtrade Fashion Show

As part of this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight the Chaplaincy at UCP Marjon decided to organise UCP Marjon’s first ever Fairtrade Fashion Show

02.03.11 - Course receives SkillsActive Endorsement

The Coach and Physical Education degree has been endorsed as one of six programmes considered for a pilot by Skillsactive

02.03.11 - International Students get to know the British Countryside

3 international students from UCP Marjon take part in a scrub clearing activity at Wembury Point

16.02.11 - UCP Marjon hosts Love Your Local Community Lunch Event

Twenty student volunteers teamed up with celebrity chefs Peter Gorton and Chris Tanner to help stage event with secret millionaire

14.02.11 - Sport and Active Leisure meeting at UCP Marjon

Careers staff from schools, colleges, Connexions and training providers came together for Plymouth Information Advice and Guidance Network meeting

02.02.11 - UCP Marjon Outperforms National Trend For Applications

According to UCAS data, applications are up 11.4% - far better than the national average of 7.4%

02.02.11 - UCP Marjon Primary GTP valued highly by TDA

UCP Marjon has been identified as one of the top 16 Initial Teacher Training (ITT) providers nationally for their ability to produce high quality, confident teachers of reading.

21.01.11 - Primary High 5 Netball Tournament

376 pupils from 47 primary schools took part in the annual Plymouth and District High 5 Netball Tournament held at UCP Marjon

02.12.10 - Take part in UCP Marjon's very own English Language study

Students on the English Language and Linguistics programme are inviting the local community to participate in an accent study

11.11.10 - Students nominated for media awards

UCP Marjon has two films nominated for the Royal Television Society's Student Awards

28.10.10 - Launch of Sport and Active Leisure Training Continuum

UCP Marjon and Plymouth YMCA Launch the Sport and Active Leisure Training Continuum

20.10.10 - Community project supported by UCP Marjon shortlisted for Times Higher Education award

The RELAYS (Regional Educational Legacy for Art and Youth Sport) project shortlisted for award

17.09.10 - UCP Marjon's Teacher Training is outstanding

UCP Marjon has received the highest grade of ‘outstanding’ in a recent inspection by Ofsted.

17.09.10 - New Sports Centre Officially Opened

Head Coach of UCP Marjon Raiders and former student Gavin Love opens centre

03.09.10 - UCP Marjon welcomes Vietnamese visitors

English language teaching professionals from Vietnam visit UCP Marjon

23.08.10 - Online Registration

Use our online system to enrol

04.08.10 - UCP Marjon best in the South West for employability

HESA publishes performance indicator for employment of graduates

17.08.10 - Go mad for Plymouth M.A.D. 2010!

Plymouth's only adventure race is on Sunday 3rd October

16.07.10 - Challenging Stereotypes Conference at UCP Marjon

UCP Marjon students take part in the second annual 'Challenging Stereotypes' conference day

16.07.10 - Future teachers enjoy placement at Shapwick School

Students recently visited the Therapy Team at Shapwick School, Somerset

12.07.10 - Plymouth Marjon Netball winners in local competition

Plymouth Marjon win netball tournament at Devon Corporate Games

05.07.10 - Dr Richard Kiely takes up new post as Head of CILTE

UCP Marjon welcomes new Head of Centre for International Language Teacher Education

28.06.10 - UCP Marjon to sponsor the Plymouth Raiders

New partnership is ‘slam dunk’ for Raiders and UCP Marjon

15.06.10 - The ARROW Global Event June 27th - July 3rd

UCP Marjon to host international week long congress

10.06.10 - Lanch event for new book to be held at UCP Marjon

Creative Writing Lecturer publishes new Book

03.06.10 - Malaysian Fest 2010 - a great success!

Students, staff and public invited to experience the annual Malaysian Festival

25.05.10 - Plymouth Marjon goalkeeper delighted to represent his country

UCP Marjon student called up to England Under 21 Hockey squad

25.05.10 - Fourteen UCP Marjon students play active part at conference

Students attend first regional conference on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Initial Teacher Education

18.05.10 - West Devon Primary Schools Tag Rugby Festival

72 Primary Schools to take part in annual tag rugby event

29.04.10 - Students set new world record at PAFC

In support for Plymouth World Cup Bid and England 2018, students take 2018 penalties

22.04.10 - UCP Marjon and University of Plymouth fundraising through sport

Annual Varsity event raises over £11,000 for charity

15.04.10 - A chance to cross sticks with an Olympic star

Primary Hockey Centre of Excellence at UCP Marjon

13.04.10 - Six enterprising UCP Marjon students compete at Flux 500

UCP Marjon finalists at Flux 500 competition

01.04.10 - Plymouth Learning Disability Partnership will work with University College

UCP Marjon's Access Sport Secures Sites Across Ctiy

19.03.10 - State of the art media facility in Plymouth

Students produce short films on Media Bus

18.03.10 - UCP Marjon Academic gives Keynote Address in Belfast

UCP Marjon Academic gives Keynote Address in Belfast

16.03.10 - UCP Marjon to provide rehearsal space

Plymouth Symphony Orchestra finds new home

08.03.10 - UCP Marjon Futsal team in National Final

Futsal Team to travel to Sheffield for finals

03.03.10 - UCP Marjon students clean-up

Plymouth students take part in beach clean

22.02.10 - Student wins National Coaching Award

Matt Counsell awarded Coach of the Year award at The Chance to shine Achievement Awards

03.02.10 - UCP Marjon and Ukraine University in partnership

UCP Marjon to collaborate on various exchanges and projects with Ukraine University

28.01.10 - Sunday January 31st - 14th February

Students to showcase their photography

21.01.10 - Students visit Mama Stones in Exeter

Live Music students gain experience at famous venue

20.01.10 - Outdoor Adventure Talks

Outdoor Adventure Talks on Tuesday 2nd February 2010

05.01.10 - Speech and Language Therapy Graduate wins National Prize

Former student given Aphasia Student Prize 2009

15.12.09 - UCP Marjon English graduate publishes book

Top of the best-sellers booklist?

01.12.09 - Future of Youth Work

Seminar held at UCP Marjon

23.11.09 - Coaching Question Time

Students get to meet locally and nationally renowned coaches

20.11.09 - Graduation 2009

Students, families and friends gather at Plymouth Pavilions for 2009 graduation ceremony

11.11.09 - Remembrance Day Service

Staff and students observe two minute silence

09.11.09 - AIS Sponsor UCP Marjon Sports

Sponsorship matched by Sport England Sportsmatch programme

09.11.09 - Cuban Band Asere to play at UCP Marjon

Live Music Students launch Latin Salsa Event

03.11.09 - The Vocation of Anglicanism

Public Lecture Event at UCP Marjon

28.10.09 - Tom Daley visits UCP Marjon students

Tom Daley takes time out from his busy schedule to talk to UCP Marjon students

20.10.09 - 24 hour Row

World Record Attempt at UCP Marjon

12.10.09 - PMAD a great success for UCP Marjon

Plymouth's 1st Adventure Race a Success

01.10.09 - UCP Marjon sponsors the HE Herald Youth Awards 2009

UCP Marjon sponsor 2 of the 12 HE Herald Youth awards for 2009.

30.09.09 - UCP Marjon in Top Ten for Youth and Community Course

BA (Hons) Youth and Community Work awarded highest category

23.09.09 - New Principal

UCP Marjon welcomes Professor Margaret Noble

18.08.09 - UCP Marjon staff complete Cares Challenge

Student Support staff volunteer with Marine Conservation Society

10.08.09 - Bus to increase awareness of University College around the City

UCP Marjon launches new branded bus

29.07.09 - Paul Deighton visits UCP Marjon

Rising stars are inspired by visit of games boss

24.06.09 - Appointment of new visiting professor

Congratulations to Dr Colette Gray, who has been appointed to the post of Visiting Professor.

22.06.09 - Second City Leaders Business Event

The UK and Ireland Congress – “Citizens in a Fractured World” Monday 29th June and Business Leaders event.

22.06.09 - Centre for Educational Research Event

Funding received from Open Educational Resources Programme

02.06.09 - Largest Primary Hockey Festival in England at UCP Marjon

60 teams to battle it out over the two day competition

21.05.09 - UCP Marjon to train 50 Malaysian student teacher

UCP Marjon has been awarded a new contract to train 50 Malaysian student teachers

11.05.09 - The 18th West Devon Primary Schools Tag Rugby Festival

UCP Marjon to host West Devon Primary Schools Tag Rugby Festival on Friday, 22 May 2009

07.05.09 - Contingency plans to deal with a ‘swine flu’ pandemic

The government has begun to implement contingency plans to deal with a `swine flu' pandemic.

07.05.09 - Tavistock College student wins UCP Marjon Poetry Competition

UCP Marjon's first Poetry competition was judged by the Creative Writing team at the University College

22.04.09 - UCP Marjon announces new Principal

UCP Marjon is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Margaret Noble as its new Principal.

31.03.09 - UCP Marjon Student Support receive prestigious accreditation

Staff in Student Support have been described by students as “unsung heroes” in a glowing report.

30.03.09 - 31 years at UCP Marjon

Caterer Bridget retires after 31 years service

25.03.09 - 16 Catering staff receive NVQ2

16 Catering staff receive NVQ2

24.03.09 - National Volunteering Award for Karen Turvey

Student wins National Volunteering Award

19.03.09 - Plymouth Entrepreneurs Bootcamp™ candidate is announced

Charlotte Dymond has been selected to take part in the 2009 Entrepreneurs Bootcamp™.

19.03.09 - New South West fitness initiative launched by city Mayor

A new city initiative to support people on incapacity benefit to become more physically active.

17.03.09 - Hundreds raised for Red Nose Day

Staff and students work hard for Comic Relief

17.03.09 - Shakespeare on Film

Public Lecture Thursday 19th March

12.03.09 - UCP Marjon receive research grant to work with Stranmillis College, Queen’s University Belfast

UCP Marjon, have been successful in their joint bid for an Escalate Research grant from the Higher Education Academy.

06.03.09 - First Phase of Sports Centre Development

Demolition work has began on the site

02.03.09 - Double success for Creative Arts Team

Series and project nominated for Media Innovation Award

26.02.09 - Series Of Leading Edge Seminars For Business

ispace launch collaboration with Clarity Projects Ltd for series of 6 month seminars

17.02.09 - Launch of Centre for Educational Research

Professor David Harris launches the Centre for Educational Research.

09.02.09 - UCP Marjon Gospel Choir take part in festival

Annual Choir festival to be held at York St John University

05.02.09 - University College presented with sculpture

A sculpture from a charity in Mexico is presented to UCP Marjon

20.01.09 - Recognition for Fit for Business Scheme

UCP Marjon has become the first educational establishment to attain recognition

07.01.09 - Public Lectures at UCP Marjon

Public Lecture Series announced for Spring

06.01.09 - Senior Lecturer honoured

David Oddie receives MBE in New Years Honours

09.12.08 - Leading sports coaches talk to UCP Marjon students

A number of well known coaches took part in a student Q and A session.

02.12.08 - UCP Marjon sponsor NSPCC Festival of Christmas

Staff and Student Volunteers enter competition

24.11.08 - UCP Marjon Principal, Professor David Baker, Announces Retirement

UCP Marjon Principal, Professor David Baker, Announces Retirement

04.11.08 - Entrepreneurs Bootcamp `Taster` in National Enterprise Week

Are you ready to face the Entrepreneurs Bootcamp Challenge?

03.11.08 - Live music launch

Gig at UCP Marjon to launch new Live Music degree

17.10.08 - UCP Marjon launching £20 million development plan

UCP Marjon hosts hot air balloon flight to launch £20million investment plan in campus redevelopment

03.10.08 - Mighty Marjoneers

Outdoor Adventure students compete in gruelling London Rat Race

30.09.08 - UCP MARJON Shortlisted for Times Higher Education Awards 2008

ARROW Programme shortlisted for the 2008 THE Awards in Excellence and Innovation in the Arts.

22.09.08 - Healthy foods on UCP Marjon’s new menus

11 catering staff receive The Royal Institute of Public Health Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets.

16.09.08 - Marion Student Union launches brand new interactive website

Marion Student Union launches a brand new interactive website in time for the forthcoming academic year.

12.09.08 - Staff take part in Pedal for a Medal

Four staff to cycle 35 miles for muscular dystrophy

21.08.08 - Snow Leopard Expedition July 2008

Mike Scholey (Centre for International Education) joined an expedition to study the snow leopard in Central Asia.

13.08.08 - Lecturers receive Professorial titles

Two lecturers at UCP Marjon have been promoted to Professor and one lecturer promoted to a Reader.

06.08.08 - Creative Writing lecturer wins BBC competition

UCP Marjon lecturer Abimbola Alao wins BBC 24 degree writing competition

29.07.08 - UCP Marjon Staff encouraged to exercise during lunch hour

A number of urban walks will help to keep staff moving

28.07.08 - Malaysian student receives award for Overseas Link Degree.

New teacher graduates from UCP Marjon after completing an Overseas Link Degree.

21.07.08 - Staff encouraged to exercise during lunch hour

UCP Marjon staff are being given advice on how to enjoy urban walks in the area.

16.07.08 - Annual UCP Marjon Aimhigher Summer School

UCP Marjon’s annual aimhigher summer school took place last week

09.07.08 - Children's Author Presents awards to UCP Marjon students

NQTs are awarded their certificates by Children's Author, Tanya Landman

16.07.08 - Surf's up for winner of UCP Marjon Competition

Victoria Francis-Lang wins signed surfboard from past student Dan “the mole” Joel.

08.07.08 - Staff from UCP Marjon improve playground for local School

The Marketing and Communications team work hard for Plymouth Cares Challenge

03.07.08 - UCP Marjon offer innovative route into Maths teaching

UCP Marjon announce TDA approval to run new Extended Enhancement Course for aspiring Mathematics teachers

02.07.08 - Youth and Community BA awarded distinction

Award places UCP Marjon in the top 16% of Youth and Community courses nationally.

02.07.08 - TDA Official joins UCP Marjon Summer Seminar

Linda Rowe, TDA Lead Officer, presented Government’s proposals for Masters level teaching profession at UCP Marjon.

20.06.08 - Former UCP Marjon student wins National Teaching Award

UCP Marjon graduate wins national teaching award as the Outstanding New Teacher of the Year.

10.06.08 - Best ever primary mixed hockey festival!

A record 56 teams take part in primary mixed hockey festival

10.06.08 - ARROW programme seeks investors at House of Commons Event

Read the Guardian's interview with ARROW director David Oddie

04.06.08 - Malaysian Fest 2008

Malaysian students organise an exhibition to promote their cultural heritage.

29.05.08 - Street soccer comes to UCP Marjon

New practical one-day course introduces the world of Ball Fusion.

29.05.08 - Estonians visit the University college

Ten lecturers and assessors travel to UCP Marjon from Estonian College

19.05.08 - New Chair of University College Council

UCP Marjon Welcomes New Chair Professor John Porter

19.05.08 - Management students make a difference

£1600 raised by students on the BA Management degree

13.03.08 - Former UCP Marjon Student surfs 40ft wave

Former student Dan Joel catches a 40ft wave in Ireland

23.03.08 - New Alumni website launched

A new UCP Marjon Alumni website has recently been launched.

06.03.08 - Student party is a genteel occasion

As part of student volunteer week, 36 Plymouth Age Concern day centre members came to UCP Marjon for an afternoon tea party.

06.03.08 - Receive £7000 on BEd Teaching Course

The Teaching Development Agency (TDA) is now offering a financial incentive for students undertaking a 2 year BEd Maths programme.

21.02.08 - Valentine’s Rowathon at UCP Marjon

Over 70 UCP Marjon staff came forward to take part in a Valentine Rowathon in aid of the British Heart Foundation

15.02.08 - Article published by lecturer Hazel Sales

Article published by lecturer Hazel Sales

07.02.08 - £3.1 million commitment to bowls in the City

Joined up thinking creates £3.1 million commitment to bowls in the City

18.01.08 - Pioneering scheme launched for healthy workplaces

Fit for Business recognise and support organisations that invest in employee health and wellbeing.

10.01.08 - New fitness classes for adults and children at Marjon

New Year, new ways for adults and children to keep fit and healthy at Marjon's Sport and Leisure Centre

06.12.07 - Youth lecturer launches controversial book

Lecturer’s book bridges gap between youth work theory and practice

12.12.07 - Marjon team winners of UK enterprise competition

Marjon beat off competition from 200 university teams to win the national Make Your Mark challenge

04.12.07 - Outstanding Contribution to Sport award for Marjon's Director of Sport

Marjon's Director of Sport Harry Richardson receives an award in recognition of his contribution to sport

30.11.07 - Marjon students win place in national final

Marjon students win through to national final of Make Your Mark Challenge

30.11.07 - Lecturer and students graduate together

Lecturer Annie Fisher received her Masters (with distinction) award at Marjon graduation

16.11.07 - Wallace and Gromit creators receive honorary degrees

Peter Lord and David Sproxton are presented with honorary degrees

06.11.07 - Marjon students Make their Mark

Marjon joins in the UK's biggest live and simultaneous enterprise challenge

19.10.07 - New child care foundation degree launched

Launch event for new foundation degree in child care

15.10.07 - Performance to commemorate the Repeal of the Slave Act

David Oddie is performing a one-man play about the life of Olaudah Equiano

10.10.07 - Lecturer's PR textbook launched in Croatia

Marjon lecturer at launch of her PR textbook in Croatia

10.10.07 - Sustainability conference at Marjon

Experts in sustainability and energy efficiency at Marjon conference

03.10.07 - Weatherman Michael Fish to give public lecture at Marjon

Renowned BBC weatherman Michael Fish is giving an illustrated talk: "The ultimate weapon of mass destruction".

03.10.07 - Kirby Cudmore Building officially opened on campus

Mrs Val Kirby and Mrs Sally Cudmore opened the Kirby Cudmore Building named in memory of their husbands.

12.09.07 - Lord Sebastian Coe Visits Marjon

Lord Sebastian Coe visits Marjon to meet some of the areas best athletes.

06.03.08 - Students challenged to put business into practice

A team of six students from UCP Marjon recently travelled to Bath University to take part in FLUX 2008 - the UK’s largest student enterprise and employability competition.

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