We caught up with research fellow Avik Banerjee just back from the Emerging Researchers’ Conference (ECR) in Copenhagen. Avik's PhD explores the 'invisible phenomenon' of private tutoring for pupils with dyslexia in the UK. He said the conference
We have the only British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited lab in the South West - move your phone to take a 360 degree look around it. More about Sport & Exercise Science at Marjon: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/sports
At the Desmond Tutu Theatre, University of St Mark & St John, Plymouth. This is a free event at the university and everyone is welcome. You can download the FINAL A4 SLT Student Conference 2017 Flyer here:
Build is progressing rapidly on a new student hub and a new student bar. Major refurbishment is underway at the halls and student village too. It will all be done and dusted by Autumn 2017.
"You can do it" The psychology of getting fit and healthy revealed: According to researchers from the Faculty of Sport & Health Science, using simple techniques such as goal setting and motivational self-talk could impact on public health and help
Plymouth Marjon University is proud to sponsor Plymouth Raiders Basketball Club and to mark this we are giving away three pairs of tickets to home games coming up in December. To enter, like this post. #goraiders #followthefox Full terms and
Fake news and alternative truths debate with new Vice-Chancellor. Our new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rob Warner, has extended an open public invitation to his special welcome to the City this month. The event is the first opportunity Rob will have
Take a look around our lab. If you're interested in Forensic Criminology you can get a place with us to start in Sept 2017, call now on 0800 015 2534. Read more: bit.ly/2tiLqqW
The last general election resulted in very small majority in the Plymouth Moor View constituency. Whatever your politics, register to vote (if you have not already done so). Make sure your voice is heard.
#MarjonOnTour A field trip for BEd students specialising in English and History to Lydford village, in Devon, to look at ways to incorporate literacy skills in the study of history. They were very fortunate to be guided by Michael Gorley from
Yesterday our students enjoyed a lecture on stem cells and sport regenerative medicine by Professor John Hunt of the University of Liverpool. The focus was on approaches to repairing elite athletes. Professor Andrew Edwards, Dean of the Faculty of
The University of St Mark & St John in Plymouth is giving away five pairs of tickets to the Plymouth Argyle Football Club versus Newport County match. To enter, like this post. Full terms and conditions can be found here:
#WeAreMarjon "I think it's possible to say I have the best job in the world. You finish for the day having had a brilliant time and while you're putting all the gear away you look around at the sunset, and think 'Wow, this is amazing!' There's a
Sonia Blandford, one of the country's foremost experts on improving outcomes for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, will give a guest lecture at Marjon titled 'Born to Fail? Social Mobility, A Working Class View'. Sonia, a prolific writer, is