Welcome back to all our staff & students. Thinking of applying for 2015? Visit our Courses page for more information: http://bit.ly/1BzKvQm

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.

Our Clearing Open Day is TODAY from 9.30am until 1pm. Come along for a campus tour and to ask any questions. For more details see: http://bit.ly/1TpKV9h

AoC Sport, the lead organisation for college sport and physical activity, announced that it has renewed a partnership with The University of St Mark & St John. The deal will see AoC Sport and The University of St Mark & St John work together to

This week we'll be visiting the South West and Wales with #UCAS. Our students and staff will be on hand to help with any questions you might have about our courses, our world class sports facilities, student life and our glorious green campus by the

This week our Vice-Chancellor Professor Cara Aitchison, spoke at the HEPI-Elsevier Research Conference. Professor Aitchison posed questions about what the future holds for research. She highlighted the disproportionately significant role that small

NEW for 2016: BA (Hons) Sociology Curious about the dynamics of social life? Sociology will help you develop a critical appreciation for the complex interconnections between people. During our sociology degree, you’ll take an in-depth look at how

Were you watching the #eclipse2015 from campus this morning? Send us your pictures using the hashtag #marjoneclipse.

Fly-on-the-wall Film Wins Award Congratulations to journalism students Kieron Reed and Patrick Tompkins (pictured) on winning an award from the Royal Television Society for their fly-on-the-wall documentary of a barber shop. The owners of Wyatt’s

University outperforms the sector in the National Newly Qualified Teacher (NQT) Survey 2015. Both primary and secondary teachers rated the overall quality of their training at the University of St Mark & St John as above national figures. Secondary

eFest is back! Events with a focus on education, experience, enterprise and employability and will take place in Jan 2016. The programme includes an opportunity to gain a Forest School qualification, as well as info on CV writing, research skills,

Last call for staff & students to register for the inaugural University Charity Quiz. More at: http://bit.ly/1yolGn4

Good luck to all our teams taking part in @BUCSsport today #bucswednesday

This week members of the University are attending UCAS fairs, we'll be at Penryn (Mon 23rd), Exeter (Tues 24th and Weds 25th) and Portsmouth (Weds 25th and Thurs 26th). If you would like to find out more out about studying and life at the University

The University invites you to "Outdoor education: A place-responsive approach". This is a lecture on research and practice by academic and author Dr Mike Brown, University of Waikato. #OutdoorEducation University staff, teachers, students, outdoor

Want to increase your skills, know-how and confidence in delivering sports-based activities to disabled people? If so, join 'Active Kids for All' in the University Sports Centre on 19th May from 3-6pm. This session is open to students, staff and the

If you are an applicant and are visiting the University on Saturday 11th April then here is a recap of key timings... The agenda: 10:30 - Registration & Refreshments 11:00 - Welcome talk 11:15 - Academic talks and hands-on sessions 12:15 to 14:00 -

Social Science is concerned with the relationships between individuals, society as a whole and social change. Today we face new possibilities and new problems, both on a local and a global scale. These require action based on accurate information

Our Acting students have recently been on their International tour of Greece with their Feast of Famine production. Here is what some of them had to say: ‘the tour was a life changing experience that taught me how arts and theatre inspires all

Are you currently in Year 12? Register today for our FREE #Sport & Outdoor Summer School at http://bit.ly/1IDj2VD

Study While You Work Open Day - Thurs 9th July 6.30pm Would you like to enhance your career prospects and earn while you learn? With our work based Foundation Degrees you can do this. The degrees are designed in partnership with employers in order

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

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

Dydh da! You are invited to an open lecture on #Cornish Language History and a one hour Cornish Language Lesson with Dr Ken George. Thursday 7th May - lecture at 12:30pm and lesson at 1:30pm. University Lecture Theatre. #Cornwall #Kernow

The UCAS deadline for the majority of undergraduate courses is now just a month away on 15 January 2016 and we can help with your application! Our course finder shows all undergraduate courses available at University of St Mark & St John:

New £4.2 Million Studio School Build Starts on Site The Studio School build is due for completion in Autumn 2016. It will include a High Performance Sport Centre equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and a Medical Lab for sport physiotherapy,

Did you know that our Sports Centre hosts a Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Clinic? Our clinic is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of our clients back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and

Look out for Camper Obscura on campus on Thursday. They'll photograph students, staff and the public along with the questions they would like to ask local politicians. This happens ahead of the 'Challenge Your Politicians' debate at the University

BBC South West to screen a special election debate tonight. The debate is being filmed at the University of St Mark and St John and is to be shown on BBC One at 10:50pm tonight (Wednesday 29 April). It will be an opportunity for voters to quiz

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,

Rhea Gayle, who is set to compete at the World University Games, the second largest multi-sport competition behind the Olympics, thanks the University for its support. Good Luck Rhea!

Faustus, a theatre production by The Actors Wheel, a company of our first year BA (Hons) Acting students, previews at the University on Wednesday 13th May. The play is an amalgamation of literary texts based on the Faustian myth. It is about a

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

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.

Have you submitted your university application yet? Still deciding? Visit http://bit.ly/1qgoksR for more information

Register today for our next #BIGOpenDay on 21 February at http://bit.ly/1I7sTmy

This evening, we're celebrating the licensing of our new University Chaplain Revd Nick Griffin http://bit.ly/1Bs3GxZ

Check out this huge picture gallery from yesterday's #MarjonGraduation ceremonies courtesy of Dom Moore Photography and Plymouth Herald, where your names are printed in today's newspaper.

Join us for 'An Evening With Sharron Davies MBE' - http://bit.ly/1CgOhhR #sport #plymouth

Are you in Year 12? Considering a career in Teaching? Find out more at our FREE Summer School http://bit.ly/1yoqA3w

NEW teachers will have the opportunity to find out more about careers in teaching at an event at the University on 4 February from 13:00 until 16:00. The NQT (Newly Qualified Teachers) Recruitment event welcomes Head teachers and teachers to help

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

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

Students at the University win 3 out of 10 national scholarships - http://bit.ly/1D2IwEK

Have you registered your place on our our next BIG Open Day on Saturday 21 February? Just click the 'Book Now' link on our Facebook page to register today.

'Challenge Your Politicians' is the parliamentary hustings for #Moorview. Two debates are being organised by The University of St Mark & St John, Plymouth Octopus Project and The Herald. One of the debates will be held at the University from 7pm to 8

Live coding could lead the way in music education - http://marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/marjon-news/live-coding-could-lead-the-way-in-music-education.html

REMINDER: Gowning and tickets from 0830 and 1230 today at Plymouth Guildhall. Congratulations Class of 2015! #MarjonGraduation

Cell therapies are the future for elite sport. Professor Brendon Noble presents a keynote speech this week titled ‘Elite Sport as a Driver of Medical Advance’. He will speak at a conference entitled 'Sport Science for Sports Practice and

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