Congratulations to Professor Tanya Ovenden-Hope on the publication of her book entitled “Exploring Teacher Recruitment and Retention”. The book explores the international shortage of teachers as well as approaches from around the world to
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
#WeAreMarjon “It’s easier to go to university if the people around you know about it and can help you. Some students don’t have that. Since 2016 I’ve worked for Marjon’s Outreach team, delivering workshops to school students that are less
Marjon Endeavour is an online study programme for year 11 students. It is designed to raise attainment in GCSE English and Maths by helping to build and retain knowledge in these core subjects. Each day, from 12-16 April, the students get one hour
Are you a Marjon student that has undergone financial hardship due to the Covid-19 Pandemic? It's not too late to apply for the University's Covid-19 Hardship Fund. If you have already applied to the Summer University Hardship Fund please do not
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
#WeAreMarjon “I don’t think there are words to describe Varsity, the atmosphere is incredible. It’s the biggest game that some people will ever play, especially in amateur sport. Varsity is one of the first things you’re told about in
We now have Amazon lockers on campus! They’re available 24/7 and are situated outside the main entrance. Simply choose the locker delivery option and enter the name ‘Kays’ to divert your parcel to Marjon. Users are sent a one-time secure code
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of Marjon Sports Federation! As a Student Sport Intern, you will assist in the successful delivery of Marjon’s sport and recreational programmes. Excellent organisational skills are required To
Dear students and staff, You may have seen or heard stories in the media about Government plans for students at Christmas. The potential plan would be to deliver Covid-tests for students on University campuses (on a voluntary basis) and then allow
It's not too late to take a virtual campus tour ahead of the UCAS applications deadline on 15 Jan. A warm Marjon welcome awaits! ❤️ Check out your options here https://www.marjon.ac.uk/visit/campus-tours/
Marjon’s covid-secure Osteopathy Clinic is offering free appointments! Anyone suffering joint or muscular pain is invited to book in for treatment. For all the information: https://bit.ly/3tXUUaR
Leading artists wow performance students at Marjon Students met leading industry experts from across the UK at our first virtual performance enrichment week. Find out more:
“I applied for the Going Places Bursary during lockdown. I saw it as an opportunity to extend my CV through an accredited course. I wanted to get an insight to the autism spectrum, learn more about how to support my future students and parents
Our Marjon Outdoor Adventure Education students are supporting the #SaveOutdoorEd campaign Outdoor Education Centres across the UK are facing closure, due to government Covid-19 advice against school residential trips. The sector is campaigning for
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
After a successful first year, we're pleased to announce that the Marjon Change Makers are back! Seven students have been selected to carry out individual projects, with the aim to improve the student experience. Read the full story:
Before Marjon, I was at a different university and had bad experiences with other students there. I was nervous about potentially putting myself through that again. Since coming to Marjon, I have found a kind, understanding group of friends. I feel
We’re open for socially-distanced campus tours! Tours are available to applicants, offer holders and anyone who is considering joining Marjon in September 2020. Take a tour of our beautiful green campus with a current student as your guide, and
With the lifting of restrictions on indoor sport, four new fixtures have been added to Varsity 2021. Here are captains Evie, Ellie, Tinashe and Ben, ready to lead our teams. Good luck to all the players and Marjon Sports Federation. You can watch
We all need a little help sometimes. Whatever you need, whether you've got an academic issue or a personal one, our Student Support team are always there. ℹ️ Watch the video to find out more…
"I thought I might struggle making new friends at uni, but this was no problem as I got on with my flat mates straight away. I was very excited for a new start and fed up with staying at home due to the pandemic, and luckily the positive power of
At Marjon we are delighted to be working with Student Minds on the #UniMentalHealthCharter programme. The charter is a UK-wide practice-sharing network to improve support for staff and student mental health. Find out more here https://bit.ly/3yb2HUo
“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
Census Day has passed but there’s still time to make sure all Marjon students are included in the census. Wherever you are, request a code online and complete the census for your university address here: www.census.gov.uk. Not sure what to do?
Graduation update Class of 2020 and class of 2021. We know you’ve waited a long time for this. But graduation is finally coming. We’ll be holding graduation this October in the Plymouth Guildhall. Classes of 2020 and 2021 will be graduating
- Most courses can be taught online only until mid-February at least - Rent will be credited to accounts for students prevented by lockdown from living in on-campus accommodation - Further guidance on travel expected today As you know, we are now in
Congratulations to The Actor's Wheel Class of 2020 student, Ed Larkin, who featured in last Thursday’s episode of BBC Doctors! Following his appearance on the popular daytime show, Ed said: “I feel so lucky to be on TV so quickly since
Marjon Summer School is starting next week and we are excited to be working with students, from all over England, who are passionate about becoming future teachers. We have prepared a series of talks and workshops about primary and secondary
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
This online event will introduce prospective students to a broad range of study and career opportunities available within the health professions. The event includes talks about the following subjects: - BSc (Hons) Health and Wellbeing Practitioner -
Congratulations to Physical Education student, Angus Scotney who has recently returned from the International Surfing Association (ISA) World Surfing Games in EL Salvador, coaching the British surfing team. ♂️ Angus began surfing
Class of 2020, we’ve got proposed dates for Graduation! The ceremonies have been agreed to take place on campus, as opposed to offsite. We’re aiming to achieve this from the week commencing Monday, April 12, 2021. For more information https://www
Marjon University Cornwall is running a coaching and mentoring course to ready school leaders in Cornwall for the new Early Career Framework. The Early Career Framework is a Department of Education initiative, to better develop and retain new
Congratulations to Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years with Initial Teacher Training Course Leader, Hannah Holdgate, for winning the ‘Strong Foundations in Early Years Award’ at the Fit for Purpose Levelling Up Universities Awards 2021. Chaired
Book now for our Virtual Open Days in June. ➡️ https://www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/open-days/registration/ 20% fees discount is offered to Marjon alumni who progress from our undergraduate to postgraduate courses (does not apply to PGCE or to