Our BSc (Hons) Speech & Language students support the 'Giving Voice Campaign' to raise awareness of how speech and language therapy can transform lives. Problems with speech and language imprison the individual and severely limit their participation

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

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

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

We're preparing to welcome Y7 and Y8 pupils from Plymouth and #Cornwall schools to our #AimHigh experience. The pupils will enjoy a taster of a typical day as an undergraduate student. The day’s activities include a mini-lecture by the

Students talk at Open Day about reasons to #ChooseMarjon

We offer outstanding employability with 95% of our students in employment or further study within six months of graduating (HESA, 2014).

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

Visiting Plymouth for the Open Day on Saturday? Take a look at our Instagram account for some great images of our campus and beautiful surroundings.

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

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

Students Alice Upcott, Melissa Baverstock and Morgan Barker have raised over £1400 for HeartSWell South West. This is a charity committed to supporting heart patients, their partners and carers across the Westcountry. The trio are all students on

We're looking for a web designer, part or full time, freelance or fixed term. For details see: http://bit.ly/1FZwE7e

Double the success for Speech & Language Therapy Students Identical twins Claire and Laura Newing both secured a place at the University after achieving identical grades. The twins, 18, from Cornwall College St Austell, Cornwall, both secured a

UK first as University partners with Diocese in teacher training The Diocese of Truro is working with the University to develop a School Direct initial teacher training scheme, the first of its kind in the country. Lead by senior headteachers, the

We are a small and friendly university located in Plymouth, not far from the stunning South Devon coast and Dartmoor National Park. To see more go to our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/marjonplymouth

Welcome to the Student Union Team for 2015/16. Students at the University of St Mark & St John will have new representation this week as Charlotte Hook joins the Marjon Student Union (MSU) team as Deputy President. Keeping his seat for a second year,

Spare room – why not offer an international student a home? Find out more at: http://bit.ly/1BefN1h

Prepare for a successful career in the football industry with our football coaching degree. The course, taught in partnership with the Plymouth Argyle Community Trust, is packed with real-life, hands-on experience, allowing our students plenty of

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!

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!

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

The Student Led Teacher Award winners were announced this week at the University of St Mark & St John. Dan Whitby, Marjon Student Union President, said at the ceremony: “All University staff do an amazing job to challenge and inspire a future

Where are you now? The University is celebrating 25 years of Youth & Community Work! We are launching a project to track down the great people who studied here and now work in this field. Please share so we can share your story.

Sad to see our Summer School students leave yesterday but check out what they got up to while staying with us on campus.

Course of the Day - BA (Hons) Business Management. The University of St Mark & St John has developed an exciting portfolio of business and management courses. The BA (Hons) Business Management course is a general business and management degree which

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.

**Summer Membership Offer at the University Sports Centre** 6 week membership for £45. Available from now until the end of August. The offer includes unlimited gym with induction, unlimited swimming and a parking permit. To sign up contact the

Health and Safety learning event for people with learning disabilities.

The Greening of Golf: Sport, the Environment & Social Change is a special seminar presented by the Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences. The seminar will be lead by Dr Brad Millington of the University of Bath, from 1pm on Fri 3rd July in the

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

Dr Karen Stockham has returned from the ‘Mountains Initiative’ conference in the Jasper National Park, Canada, where shared her research on #mountaineering literature. Dr Stockham owns one of the largest collections of mountaineering literature

Good luck to all students receiving #BTEC results today. Have you applied to #university but want to change your course or location? Or maybe you haven't applied to university but want to do so? The University of St Mark & St John is small and

JAM gets an Italian flavour Marco Berton, an Italian journalist who writes for ‘Volonwrite’, a website focused on social topics such as disability, integration and diversity, has joined JAM, the Journalism and Media department for three months.

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

Graduate Harry Solomon studied Sport Development and Coaching and has set up his own business, Wombat Cricket, making handmade cricket bats. “The plan is to take what I’ve learned from my coaching degree at the University of St Mark & St John

Course of the Day – BA (Hons) Sports Development. Would you like to inspire young people, develop sports in communities and fulfil the potential of all individuals from grass roots to elite athletes, then this is the course for you. Check out our

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

Calling speech and language therapists - http://bit.ly/1C8rzIt

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

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,

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.

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

Charlotte, Matt and Melissa are Sport Development students here at the University of St Mark & St John and they have organised a 5km fun run for this Sunday 26th April. The run is in aid of Trevi House, a residential rehabilitation unit which helps

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

Did you know that Plymouth has recently been voted the 11th most cost effective place to study in the UK and 7th in England according to most recent Natwest Student Living Index. http://bit.ly/1JxMsPT

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

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

The Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences invites you to: "Therapeutic Approach to Peer Mentoring" Date: Thursday 18th June; Time: 3pm; Venue: Library. This special seminar will see Nina Wroe and Penny MacFarlane, authors of the KidsKope Peer Mentoring

A-level results and Clearing can be a nerve-wracking time for students so we have a hotline to help to match students to places still available for September, with accommodation guaranteed. You can contact us on 0800 0152 534 to discuss available