From everyone here, congratulations Class of 2015! Stay in touch. #MarjonGraduation http://bit.ly/1XyzZ7V

Applying to university? There is a free and informal drop-in session to support UCAS personal statement writing on 28-29th October in Plymouth. More: http://bit.ly/1XtBLqS

Our English and Creative Writing programme includes a Visiting Writer Series. The students find out about the writers before they arrive, reading and discussing their writing, investigating the writer's 'digital footprint' and considering what

Celebration in the City - graduation ceremonies are to take place on 28 and 29 October at the Plymouth Guildhall. More: bit.ly/1Xodan7

#Military Students Show Strength in Degree Results Students from one of the University’s Armed Forces programmes, BSc (Hons) Strength & Conditioning, have received excellent results with all students achieving a 2:1 degree or higher. Caroline

MSU have announced 17 exciting NEW societies for 2015/16. The new societies are: Arsenal Supporters Club, Amateur Dramatics, Baking, Christian Union, Choir, Classical Choir, Film, Fire Spinning & Circus Skills, LGBT, Marshall Club, Media, Nerf Guns,

2015-16 Marjon Student Union Campaign Launch Changing minds and confronting the stigma of mental health Watch: http://bit.ly/1Xf55Bj

WATCH - a short film of our Open Day. Hope to see you again soon! https://youtu.be/6HGiFVmjL7A

Welcome to everyone coming to Plymouth today to visit our Open Day. We look forward to meeting you! Join the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #MarjonForMe

There is a buzz on campus ahead of Open Day TOMORROW. It is not too late to book your place! The programme for Open Day includes: - Welcome talk; - 46 subject talks; - Sessions on Accommodation, Employability, Money Matters, Student Life, Student

Its not too late to book onto Open Day this Saturday: bit.ly/1X6BRVa The University of St Mark & St John in Plymouth is different. We are a friendly values-based university where class sizes are small and staff know students by name. We support our

Bursaries Available for Those Going into Teaching The government has announced increases to financial incentives for people who want to train to teach in the academic year 2016 to 2017. Top graduates are being offered up to £30,000 tax free to

Two leading Professors from the University are in Westminster today discussing game changing treatments in the treatment and prevention of sporting injuries at FISIC '15.

Graduate Ben Hughes, 26, from Colchester in Essex, has taken an exciting adventure into a social enterprise in the slacklining industry. When asked why he chose to study in Devon he said: “I liked the location which was so close to the sea,

It's not too late to register a team to take part in the University's first Swimarathon. You don't have to be a fantastic swimmer. Find out how to get involved in this fun event and raise vital funds for toy boxes for the Plymouth Refuge.

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

Great news as over a third of graduates on Faculty of Education and Social Sciences top-up programmes earn first class honours degrees. Dr Ian Luke, Dean of Education and Social Sciences, said “Drawing upon our long-established reputation in

The University Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Clinic is open to students, staff and the public and our facilities can help you to optimise performance or recovery from injury. You will be treated by supervised students who each undertake 350

NEWS: Sports therapy students work on Rugby World Cup 2015 players http://video214.com/play/lmePbgpHlYqDa1PdjRDbpA/s/dark

Last week Schools Minister Nick Gibb announced top graduates are to get up to £30k tax-free to train to teach core subjects in 2016. With 175 years experience we are the most experienced teacher trainers in the South West. Come to our Open Day this

Saturday 26 September

NEWS: In the headlines today, how stem cell banking can treat sight loss. Our Executive Dean Professor Noble is an expert in this field and will be chairing an international conference this week on the subject.

RUGBY WORLD CUP LIVE: From training at the University's official Team Base Jacques Burger, Namibian captain leads from front in the match against Tonga at Sandy Park. Up to the minute results here. http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/match/14212#blog

#MarjonForMe This is what some of our students have to say about their courses: “I love the practicals that we do and being at one with nature and the outdoors. The course has helped me with job opportunities as well as giving me the confidence to

NEWS: Freshers week included winning a part in Hollywood movie Pitch Perfect 3 for one lucky student.

Freshers Fayre - this is it! Come and sign up for sports and societies and grab a few freebies. When: 11am - 3pm on Fri 25th Sept. Where: In the Dining Hall and Sports Hall.

Freshers Plymouth Tour - a chance to check out your new city! Departs 12pm on Thursday 24th Sept. Book your place now: http://bit.ly/1j9YmKd

The Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences invite you to a seminar on Strength Loading by Dr Glen Deakin of James Cook University, Australia. 5pm on 29 September; all welcome. Venue is KCB 524.

The Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences invite you to a seminar on Disability Sport by Dr Brett Smith of Loughborough University. 11am on 24 September; all welcome. Venue is KCB 523.

We're looking forward to welcoming resident students on Sunday and everyone else on Monday. Don’t forget to check your welcome programme via www.marjon.ac.uk/onlinereg for any last minute changes!

http://www.marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/marjon-news/placing-identity-diversity-and-belonging-in-sport.html

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

New 'State of the Sector' research will explore the value of voluntary and community services in Plymouth. Tomorrow the Plymouth Octopus Project, The University of St Mark and St John and Plymouth City Council will launch The State of the Sector

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

We can count Plymouth Argyle FC, Plymouth Albion RFC, Exeter Chiefs and the Namibian World Cup Rugby team amongst the many users of our world-class sport facilities; including gym, swimming pool, sports hall and 3G pitch. Another team that play and

Freshers Fortnight Celebrations to Kick-Off Autumn Term The paint in the redecorated student halls of residence has dried, paper and pens have been bought, and bags have been packed! Everything is ready for students to start their journey of

Higher education is becoming an increasingly competitive global market and the sector is entering an era of greater diversity. You can read more about the need for diversity in a Guardian article by our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Cara Aitchison:

Stay with us - Accommodation for Fresher's Fortnight. Did you know that students who don't live in halls have the option to book a room on campus for Fresher's Fortnight? You can stay from Sunday 20 September to Sunday 4 October 2015 for £190. You

NEW for 2016: BA (Hons) Social Science degree. Social Science is an interdisciplinary programme, on which you will study Sociology, Psychology, and Social Policy; and some elements of Politics, Economics, and Human Geography. The programme will

NEW for 2016: BSc (Hons) Psychology degree. Psychology is the study of behaviour. Are you are curious about people, their actions, emotions and thinking? Our course is designed to give you a good understanding of the key areas of psychology;

October Open Day Welcomes Students. On 17 October you have the opportunity to check out the courses, halls of residence and world-class facilities at the renowned University of St Mark & St John. Students and their families are welcome to attend the

There are part-time job openings at the uni for new and returning students. To find out more: http://bit.ly/1Uh1WTr

The Marjon Student Union (MSU) Fresher's Festival starts on the 21st September 2015 with two fabulous weeks of night and day time entertainment to welcome you (or welcome you back!) to the University. An MSU Fresher's Festival Pass 2015 will give

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

The University is proud to serve the Armed Forces and has several years’ experience of providing excellent education with the needs of military personnel in mind, the University has signed the Corporate Covenant with the Ministry of Defence. Army,

James Harding wins Volunteer of the Year James Harding, a student of the Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences, won the annual Volunteer of the Year Award after giving up over 100 hours of his free time to volunteer. He said: “I’ve been working in

The University of St Mark & St John, England’s most established teacher training college, has responded to a national fall in the number of people applying to teaching related-courses by offering a package of incentives to potential applicants.

Study Journalism or Sports Journalism with us. - We have places remaining to start Sept 2015. - A £500 Start Strong award available to eligible new applicants. Journalism is a dynamic, practical programme that caters for the multi-skilled

Are you considering a career in Sport? We have sport related degrees with places available for September 2015. The options include Sport Development, Football Coaching, Sport Science, Secondary PE (Teaching), Outdoor Adventure Education and Health,

We have world-class sport and exercise facilities here and are investing to develop them further. You can still apply to join one of our sport and exercise courses and start with us in September 2015. Places are available on courses such as BSc (Hons