06.02.12 - Free Family Fun Day - Sunday 12th February
Plymouth Marjon Sports Club will be providing free family activities for all ages between 10am and 2pm at the Sports Centre
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 & 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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