Many congratulations to Plymouth Argyle Football Club on being promoted to League One. We are proud to work in partnership with PAFC and look forward to continuing to work together in the 2020-21 season. We thank you for providing our students with
"Coming into this job when I did was difficult. Not just taking on a new job with the responsibility of representing all the students at Marjon, but I’ve had to do so in the middle of a pandemic. Luckily, I’m not alone in this. I’ve had the
Thank you to Luke Pollard for taking the time to chat to our first year Journalism students this week They had the opportunity to interview Luke on a range of topics, including the future of Plymouth. Interested in studying Journalism at Marjon?
We would like to announce how students will move into their accommodation before the start of term in September Moving in dates have been agreed for Wednesday, September 16 to Sunday, September 20, from 9am to 6pm. Please expect for our
Please see below a further update on our approach to coronavirus. We have today written to all our students resident on campus about the plans for their accommodation after Easter. There are three key considerations. It looks increasingly unlikely
Dear students and staff, As we prepare to enter a second lockdown, here is an update about how things will and won’t change for you at Marjon. We can confirm: • We will remain open so that education and placements can continue. • We will
"Throughout my time at Marjon, I had the ambition to work in professional sport. Support from academics and staff from the Marjon Sport and Health clinic enabled to gain experience with Marjon’s basketball programme, as their primary therapist
How could the coronavirus crisis shape the future of the teaching profession? Professor Tanya Ovenden-Hope considers this question in an editorial for The Chartered College of Teaching. Read it here... https://sites.marjon.ac.uk/marketing1/2020/05/27
A message from Professor Rob Warner, Vice-Chancellor of Marjon... Dear students and staff, We are all coming to terms with the reality that Covid has been accelerating fast in the UK and is taking a heavy toll on health and lives across the world.
This is the second in our series of videos for people with limited mobility, demonstrating how to safely exercise at home. Your trainer is Katie, who works with limited mobility exercise patients at Marjon Health & Wellbeing. Stay home, stay safe,
Our MSc Applied Sport Psychology degree has now been awarded accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This is one of the pre-requisites to becoming a Chartered Psychologist. This course is the perfect next step after completing
An article by journalism course leader Mike Baker made it into ‘the antidote’ today, which is The Guardian's daily list of the non-coronavirus articles that their readers spent the most time with. Mike’s article is about his beloved Swindon
#MarjonTogether Spring is here . We’re lucky to have a stunning green campus and we miss it. Reply with a campus photo to take us back there. We’ll start with a photo of the quad by Dan Grindrod...
“In the summer of 2017 and at 26 years old, I was working for a roofing company. I was football coaching on the side and one day it hit me. If I wanted a full-time job in the football industry, I either needed to be an ex professional footballer,
First student welcomes ✅ Initial inductions ✅ Commencement of lectures ✅ A new look Quad ✅ It’s been a great week welcoming students and we can’t wait to greet you all. Thank you to our hard working staff who have made this possible
We’re pleased to announce the reopening of our Library. The team are hard at work preparing for the return of students and the click and collect book service is now up and running. The Library is operating its service Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
We’re pleased to announce that our MSc Psychology programme is now accredited by the British Psychological Society A big next step for the course and student employment, find out what it means to them https://bit.ly/34zTQiD
We’re delighted to announce that the Guardian University Guide 2021 has ranked Marjon 6th in the UK for our Education courses Find out why https://bit.ly/2RcWRhj
It's #UniMentalHealthDay today so we're listening to the brilliant My Mind Podcast by final year journalism student, Rikki Cain. Go on and give it a listen! Episode 1 includes helpful tips on how to think differently about exam pressure. Listen here:
We are recruiting for a graduate role within our Library team. As a Systems Analyst (Intern) you will support the department in delivering new system developments. This will include running the new library management system, alongside the Computing
“Marjon Student Union is incredibly excited to have our students back, and even more excited to have our incoming Freshers arrive. We’re here and ready for you to make some memories of a lifetime. Understandably, Freshers is working differently
#WeAreMarjon “Varsity is such a big week and everyone comes together as a team. The atmosphere is incredible. Everyone has a huge passion and drive to do well. Whether you win or lose, you do it as a team. It’s amazing. As a fresher I was picked
“This year will mark thirteen years since I donned my cap and gown, and graduated from Marjon in Speech and Language Therapy. I didn’t realise back then how much this career would gift me with. I travelled all over England for interviews. My
On Monday 5 October our Sports Therapy and Rehab Clinic will reopen for appointments For the whole of October, the clinic are offering FREE treatments. Book online for a consultation. To book and for more info
It's Black History Month so we're looking back 175 years to share the stories of some of the first black students at Marjon… William Robinson Tucker from Bermuda is believed to be the first black teacher to train in the UK. He studied at St
“If someone is out there thinking about studying abroad, do it. Experiences like this give you space and time to get connected to yourself, learn about the world and teach you life lessons that will stay with you forever. I am grateful to the
We have four PhD Studentships available, all with bursary, fees paid and excellent supervisors. The opportunities span education, health, sport and sustainability. ℹ️ More info here: https://bit.ly/3f1x1GX
Calling all undergraduate and postgraduate students, we’re employing for more positions within our Student Ambassador Scheme. As a SA, you will support the delivery of Marjon events, as well as develop quality skills for your CV. You’ll also get
Congratulations to our very own Student Funding Adviser, Debra Smitham, whose photograph was shortlisted for a national competition celebrating the UK’s National Parks. Around 1,700 entries from across the 15 National Parks in the UK were
Join us for live Sports Awards, Wednesday 13th May 6pm on the Plymouth Marjon University Facebook page to celebrate the achievements of our teams this academic year. Like the University Facebook page using the link below...
#WeAreMarjon “I joined Marjon in my final year of university to complete my sports therapy degree. The first two years of my course were the foundation degree at Exeter College and by joining Marjon, I got the chance to get the university
In the light of the Prime Minister’s escalation of response to the Coronavirus on Monday 16 March, the following decisions have been made: Face to face classes have been suspended. Online teaching will commence 23 March. Students are asked to make
Our virtual open days, delivered by Marjon staff and students, are running every day this week. Join us on online for specialist talks on Clearing, Life on Campus, Money Matters and Sport at Marjon. Register now
To all students, I really hope you have had a good break, and I am sorry to interrupt it in this way. I need to update you on latest Government guidance sent to us last night about the return to universities in January. The Government is concerned
“I’m part of the Marjon Class of 1958 and do you know what is special about us? We’ve met at least once a year every year since we graduated. But then lockdown happened. I joined Marjon in September 1956, to carry out a two year teacher
Considering postgraduate study❓ Come to our Postgraduate Open Evening on Wednesday 26th February from 16:30 to 19:00 to find out about our range of full and part-time postgraduate courses Chat to lecturers and students, find out about postgraduate
We are delighted to announce that following the Graduate Employability in Sport module, third year Sport Development students have received job offers during lockdown The module focuses on students applying and interviewing for 'mock' careers with
Congratulations to the winners at the Marjon Staff and Student Awards 2020 Volunteer of the Year - Ben Hardy Outstanding Contribution - Verity Howell aCAREdemic Award - Sally Eales, Jonathan Harvey, Judy Preston Heart of the University - Michelle
#WeAreMarjon “Walk in to our virtual office! We are here to listen. Between us both, we are always available on call and have been in constant contact with the sports teams and all the captains. The captains have recently run all their AGM’s