Could you be the face of Marjon? We’re now recruiting for student roles as Welcome Team Ambassadors! Working on the Welcome Desk, you will support the delivery of Marjon’s customer service, by meeting and greeting visitors and carrying out
Congratulations to the winners of the Marjon Sports Awards 2020 Most Improved Team - Swimming & Waterpolo Volunteer of the Year - Katie Harvey-James & Mia Halifax Coach of the Year - Stephanie Beck Team of the Year - Women’s Futsal Sports
Congratulations to Harry Woolway on completing a challenge to run 10K every day for 10 consecutive days, raising over £600 for Macmillan Cancer Support. You can still donate here https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/harry-woolway
COVID-19 test centre to open at Plymouth Marjon University. Getting tested for COVID-19 is to be made easier for residents and students in the north of the city with the opening of a new local test centre at Plymouth Marjon University. The centre,
We’re recruiting people to work in our asymptomatic test centre, testing students before they go home. Ready immediately. Please apply and we’ll get back to you quickly. ℹ️ https://jobs.marjon.ac.uk/
On Saturday May 30, 2020, PhD Outdoor Education student, Nik Elvy, ran the Curious Virtual Open Day. This was a collection of learning resources presented by herself and others on ways to learn about and appreciate the outdoors from home. Nik runs a
Did you know you can apply for a Going Places Bursary from MarjonFutures to fund online experiences? Jessica Woods, who is training to be a teacher, tells us more… “I applied for a Going Places Bursary to complete an online course in Makaton.
Here’s a reminder that we’re open for face-to-face Campus Tours! Get a socially-distanced guided tour of our fantastic campus with up to two members of your household. ℹ️ Book now: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/visit/campus-tours/
Welcome James Snook, who joins us to lead our MA Education courses. James joins us from teaching in universities across Wales. He brings a wealth of experience in teaching at all levels from KS1, primary, secondary and special schools, as well as
Want to be creative? Work with a range of employers and business leaders? Gain hands on business skills during a semester abroad? Our undergraduate business courses give you all these opportunities while studying in a supportive learning environment.
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
#WeAreMarjon I never thought I would actually go to university as I thought I might not be good enough at the academic side of things so I wasn’t sure if it would be right. Once I came and visited Marjon, however, one thing that massively stood
"One of the most important factors to consider if you are applying for uni via Clearing is that there are a huge number of options to choose from. What you decide in the end could be very different from your original choice. For example, I
Interested in studying Speech and Language Therapy? Our virtual career day is taking place on Wednesday, September 30. You will have to opportunity to meet lecturers, take part in interactive activities and virtually meet students currently studying
To all students, I really hope you have had a good break, and I am sorry to interrupt it in this way. I need to update you on latest Government guidance sent to us last night about the return to universities in January. The Government is concerned
#WeAreMarjon “I started playing basketball in America. I was tall and so my friends wanted me to join in. I fell in love with it. Now I’m studying alongside playing for the Plymouth Raiders and Marjon teams. It’s like having two full-time jobs.
The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last week has shocked and saddened many in our community. The University condemns all incidents of hate crime and racism and wants to support those students and staff who are currently affected by what
Calling all undergraduate and postgraduate students, we’re employing for more positions within our Student Ambassador Scheme. As a SA, you will support the delivery of Marjon events, as well as develop quality skills for your CV. You’ll also get
We’re pleased to announce that our MSc Psychology programme is now accredited by the British Psychological Society A big next step for the course and student employment, find out what it means to them https://bit.ly/34zTQiD
We all need a little help sometimes. Whatever you need, whether you've got an academic issue or a personal one, our Student Support team are always there. ℹ️ Watch the video to find out more…
We have four PhD Studentships available, all with bursary, fees paid and excellent supervisors. The opportunities span education, health, sport and sustainability. ℹ️ More info here: https://bit.ly/3f1x1GX
"I always wanted to study for a degree, but at the end of my school years I didn’t have the qualifications to achieve that dream. Instead, I went into industry and started a family. After the birth of my fourth child, I left the career I had
From September 2020, allied health students, including those studying BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy, can get financial support of at least £5,000 per year. And the good news is, you don't have to pay it back. BSc (Hons) Speech and Language
Hello Marjon. It has been a really tough week and I want to thank you all for being brilliant and resilient, pulling together in uncertain times. It has been inspiring to see the student body looking out for one another and the staff pulling out all
It's #UniMentalHealthDay today so we're listening to the brilliant My Mind Podcast by final year journalism student, Rikki Cain. Go on and give it a listen! Episode 1 includes helpful tips on how to think differently about exam pressure. Listen here:
How can I better manage my student loan? What can I get from a counselling session? What if I need childcare whilst studying? Where can I seek advice on disability support? Student Support and Wellbeing are here to help. The team are available from
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
We’re pleased to announce that the Marjon Sport & Health Centre reopened its artificial pitches last night. As part of a phased return of sport at Marjon, we’ve welcomed back Plymouth Marjon Football Club, Plymouth Argyle Academy and Plymouth
A big rainbow is now visible in the window of Reception. It was kindly created for us by children Brooke and Bella Chapman who wanted to say thank you to the amazing NHS workers, including members of the Derriford team who are now living on campus.
Today is World Kindness Day! Run by Kindness UK, the aim is to raise the awareness of good deeds and recognise them in our communities. Join the movement and carry out an act of kindness today
A message from Simon White, Manager of Marjon Sport & Health Centre Dear staff, students and members, I am really looking forward to welcoming you back to our sports centre. We are excited to be reopening soon and I can assure you that the correct
Congratulations to The Actor's Wheel Class of 2020 student, Ed Larkin, who featured in last Thursday’s episode of BBC Doctors! Following his appearance on the popular daytime show, Ed said: “I feel so lucky to be on TV so quickly since
Times are tough at the minute for a lot of us and we want to remind our community that we are #MarjonTogether. Don’t forget we’re here for you. Our Student Support and Wellbeing team have created a helpful resource for mental wellbeing. Check it
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
Click and drag your mouse, or swipe or move your phone to enjoy a 360-degree view of the Quad. So many great memories made here and we can't wait to make more! ❤️
#WeAreMarjon “I left school at 16 with no qualifications. I didn’t feel like university was for me as all I wanted to do was go out and get a job. It wasn’t so common then to go to university. I secured a job, which turned out to be a great
On Saturday June 20, 2020, The Actor's Wheel and Marjon Arts senior lecturer, Dr Sharon Smith is taking part in a 12 hour virtual performance for the international theatre collective, Gob Squad The group have been running for over 25 years, blurring
With many of our Class of 2020 completing their degrees now we’d love to bring #MarjonTogether with photos of your fondest memories of studying at Marjon We’ll start with a from our third year Jam At Marjon Journalism students, remembering the
Plymouth Marjon University is pleased to announce that four of our sport and health courses are now endorsed by CIMSPA CIMSPA are the professional development body in the sport and physical activity sector and the partnership provides our students
This is the fifth in our series of videos for people with limited mobility, demonstrating how to safely exercise at home. Here is a workout to support circulation and mobility with Katie from Marjon Health & Wellbeing. Stay safe, stay active. Find