'Beyond Horizons' arrives at Marjon on Thursday 3 November. Organised by the Institute for Outdoor Learning this event brings together 150 students, including our own Outdoor Adventure Education undergraduates. Students will attend workshops and

Breaking news: Our researchers suggest a solution for obese people too breathless to exercise http://bit.ly/2ehkiDm

We are now taking applications for PGCE and School Direct to start Sept 2017. Read our teacher training application tips here: http://bit.ly/1Ys4iyy

Karate star wins silver at World Championships David Wilks, a Sports Therapy student has won a silver medal at the World Karate Championships in Florida. To read the full story: http://bit.ly/2eRE0Yc

We asked Journalism student Daniel Cole to capture a little of the feeling of Open Day. You can read Dan's report here... Hundreds of prospective students flocked to the University of St Mark & St John today for Open Day. Alongside a welcome talk

Breaking news: Marjon signs a five year deal with the Plymouth Raiders basketball team. Read more: http://bit.ly/2e23Yrm

Remembering former Marjon Principal John Anderson More: http://bit.ly/2dBoxH2

All final year students wishing to attend Graduation this year will need to register to attend their ceremony by 30 September 2016. For all our Graduation information: http://bit.ly/29U5F3A

News: If you haven't done so already, don't forget to register to have your meningitis jab and remain vigilant if you have concerns for you or your friends.

The University of St Mark & St John is running an Education and Social Science Conference for students who are studying post-16 qualifications in these two fields or who have aspirations to apply to university to study these areas. For more

Marjon TESOL graduate receives an honorable mention in the Master Dissertation Awards 2015 run by the British Council. More: http://bit.ly/2dd1t2n

Super charge your study with a power nap http://bit.ly/2cLl90w

Join us for 'Access to Higher Education Day' on Wednesday 5 October. This event will be an opportunity for students on Access to Higher Education Diploma pathways to join together and engage in activities and masterclasses, led by a team from the

Are you ready for uni? See our welcome guide for new and returning students to make sure you are. Read the guide now: http://www.marjon.ac.uk/welcome

Conversations in Parkinson's The University is helping people with Parkinson’s to have more enjoyable conversations with their friends and relatives. To read the full story: http://bit.ly/2cejOiR

Theatre professor to direct five-day play in Athens Marjon’s Dean of the Faculty of Culture & Language Sciences, Professor John Freeman, is joining renowned experts from around the world to direct, rehearse and produce A Midsummer Night’s Dream

What do students Sarah Barrow, Shachar Head, Ben Proud and Sophie Shire have to say about our Elite Sport Scholarships? Find out here: http://bit.ly/2bnYCTm

The National Student Survey (NSS) results released this week reveal that the University of St Mark and St John in Plymouth (Marjon) showed the highest percentage point increase of any university this year. Marjon rose up the rankings to be rated

Student Ben Proud qualifies for #Rio2016 Olympic 50m freestyle swimming final with a new British record. Read more: http://bit.ly/2aQsHea Ben swims against the world's best in the final at 2.44am on Sat 13 August.

What's on Ben's mind as he prepares to race at #Rio2016? Dr Alister McCormick, chartered sport and exercise psychologist and lecturer, offers some insight. More: http://bit.ly/2aNgLuX

Students rank Marjon courses top of the class In National Student Survey results released today, the University of St Mark and St John in Plymouth has shot up the league tables achieving 100% student satisfaction in some of its flagship courses and

Ben Proud will compete at #Rio2016 tomorrow (Tues), swimming at approx 5pm. Read about Ben's #roadtorio here: http://bit.ly/2b6pM51

How do athletes optimise their performance for hot conditions like those at #Rio2016? Find out here: http://bit.ly/2aqZF33

10 things you might not know about Marjon http://bit.ly/2hPDDOW

Our sports scientists are helping to rehabilitate Plymouth Argyle Football Club players from long-term injuries. Read more: http://bit.ly/2gnnDSJ

Finding My Twin Stranger Neil Richardson and John Jemison both studied with us in the 1960's and became RE teachers, but they didn't meet at Marjon. The duo met after Neil moved to Braintree. Neil said: "When I arrived here, I knew nobody. So,

News: New Vice-Chancellor appointed at Marjon Read more: http://bit.ly/2hgIrIZ

News: Marjon is the number 2 UK university for facilities spend per student according to The Complete University Guide. http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/universities/choosing-the-right-university/top-10-uk-universities-for-facilities-spend

A campaign has been launched to find the Marjon Young Mentor of the Year. The competition aims to find and celebrate young people who are exceptional mentors and will highlight what it takes to make an inspirational teacher. For more information:http

Exercise at the frontier of Cancer treatment The University of St Mark & St John, Plymouth, has developed pioneering patient-centred cancer rehabilitation through lifestyle physical activity in a community setting. To read the full story:

PGCE students at Marjon are 92% satisfied with their course overall, compared to the UK sector average of 83% according to the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES). Applications are now open for PGCE Primary and PGCE Secondary Education

Report finds trainee teachers studying at Marjon are some of the most satisfied PGCE students in the UK http://bit.ly/2ggJdsB

#Singing project at Marjon is helping #transgender women to find their voice. Read more: http://bit.ly/2fJ2pvW #transwk

As Plymouth prepares to celebrate Armed Forces Day our staff and students #SaluteOurForces gather to show support for the Armed Forces. A number of our students are current or ex-forces members. One such student is Gary Milligan (centre), who for

We invite you to an audience with author and ex-serviceman Harry Parker on Tuesday 22nd November. He will talk about his novel 'Anatomy of a Soldier'. Dr Hayden Gabriel, who leads the BA (Hons) English & Creative Writing course at Marjon says "He

10 reasons you know you're at Marjon http://bit.ly/2fzUR1f

Chinese officials discuss post-Brexit partnership with Marjon http://bit.ly/2fV4shB

Summer School 2016 gives you a chance to learn more about a subject area, experience student life and live in a hall at the University of St Mark and St John for a week. Summer School is free and is designed to give Year 12 students a taste of

Congratulations to alumna Rochelle 'Rocky' Clark on her 114th England Rugby cap which makes her the joint most capped England player ever! Rocky (pictured on the right) studied Sports Science & Coaching at Marjon. Rocky recently joined us at

Professor Andrew Edwards invited to talk at International Society of Sports Nutrition conference. More: http://bit.ly/1X72GuS

Open Day was lovely but now that it's over, why not book a campus tour as we'd love to hear from you http://bit.ly/2fw9nb7 The winner of the prize draw to win a brand new kindle is Mikaela Humber, congratulations!

Congratulations to the Class of 2016. You are all stars! #MarjonGrad More: http://bit.ly/2feAuHh

Acting students Tommy, Ellanor and William appeared on BBC Spotlight last night along with lecturer Natasha Buckley...

Congratulations to Ben Proud on winning two medals at the European Aquatics Championships last week. He won bronze medals in both the 50m butterfly and the 50m freestyle. Ben is a student on our elite sports scheme which enables talented young

Two million students are eligible to vote in the EU referendum. If you have not registered to vote then you have until 7 June to do so. Richard Brooks, NUS Vice President, says "The EU referendum is a once-in-a-generation vote... if students don't

Marjon Open Day is on Saturday (15 October) Find out more here: http://bit.ly/2ekmP1N

Inside Rio: An audience with Olympian Sarah Barrow Sarah Barrow is an Olympic diver from Plymouth. Sarah is also a Marjon student and will share her Rio experience at Open Day. We invite you to join us at Open Day, meet Sarah and be inspired!

New Health Science degrees: http://bit.ly/21OC01z

Our 2017 prospectus is now available. You can request one here: http://bit.ly/23s0BZe

Find out about our sports therapy services ahead of the Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Student Conference on Friday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bVzdS2VavE