My biggest challenge during lockdown is trying to keep motivated. There are good times when I get on with my work and other times when I do not feel motivated. I find chatting to family and friends helps me feel positive; as does exercising,

Our Marjon Chaplaincy and Student Support and Wellbeing have worked closely together to provide gifts for students that may not receive any this year. The bags include some wrapped gifts, snacks and lots of chocolate! Thank you for supporting our

We’re really excited to announce that former BBC Spotlight presenter, Justin Leigh, has joined the teaching team at Marjon! The popular local broadcaster will be sharing his knowledge of news and live presenting with our Journalism students Read

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

Study a MSc in Management for a Sustainable Future with Marjon, anywhere in the world, on our distance learning course. The impact of 2020 has meant organisations large and small, public and private sector are focusing on resilience as never before.

A message to students returning to Marjon. Our Asymptomatic Test Centre will be open to residents on Sunday, March 7 from 11am-5pm. Students will be expected to test on their arrival. Sunday testing is in place to reduce the number of people that

If you hope to go to university this year, we recognise that the coronavirus pandemic has had an enormous impact on you. Many of you will be studying hard to get the grades you need to apply to university. Even if you already have your grades, we

Congratulations to Marjon Cheerleading, who are the winners of the Marjon Sports Federation Active Minutes Challenge! Over the last three weeks, our sports teams have been competing to total up the most minutes doing physical activity. As the winners

Tomorrow is Time to Talk day, the day the nation talks about mental health. Student Support and Wellbeing are offering a drop-in session to students, explained by a member of the team, Howard To join in tomorrow between 12pm and 2pm:

Do you enjoy your subject and want to explore it further? Do you want to gain a specific professional qualification or develop your knowledge to stand out in your current role? If so, find out how Marjon can help at our online postgraduate open day,

Are you the parent, partner or carer of someone who is considering study at Marjon? We invite you to a live online talk about life at our University from 7-8pm on Thursday 10 December. We’ll cover student finance and the costs of Higher Education.

Following a successful application, we’ve received a £50,000 grant to enhance our Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Clinic! The funding will provide vital placement hours for our SLT students For the full story: https://bit.ly/3stJWZ8

We’ve got 11 amazing shows to liven up your lockdown nights. Watch online performances starring our final year The Actor's Wheel students from Monday 8 to Friday 12 March. Book your FREE tickets now!

Today is Time to Talk day! Student Support and Wellbeing are offering a two hour drop-in session for students between 12pm and 2pm. Open to all Marjon students, it’s an opportunity to chat about mental health. ‍ To join in:

I’m happy Semester B has started to get me back into a university routine. I’ve missed it. I’m currently living in my student accommodation in Plymouth. This time around it feels different being in the house. I’m not the type of person to

Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, a number of our trainee secondary school teachers have been supporting the fantastic work of Devon Virtual School. The school works to help children in care and care leavers from the area. During the last

The Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) Pride Network has launched to support diversity in the profession. Founding members include Marjon SLT students and alumni. ️‍ Amber, a final year SLT, said: “I was delighted to be involved with this

I thought lockdown was going to be really hard this time but I am now feeling very positive. I returned to Marjon as I didn't have the right facilities at home for my lectures. I study musical theatre and while I have no access to the rehearsal space

We’re supporting #UniMentalHealthDay, so we’ve picked out our top student support resources... Marjon’s Student Support and Wellbeing team are just an email away: studentsupport@marjon.ac.uk The Listening Post is Marjon’s student led support

How can I build confidence? How can I stay motivated? If you’ve asked yourself one of these questions, join us next Friday for our Building Confidence and Motivation live virtual event. We’ll give you our top tips to overcoming these feelings.

Have you noticed the increasing use of personal pronouns such as he/him, she/her, they/them or ze/zir in email signatures and social media bios? Sharing your pronouns helps normalise discussions about gender, especially for trans and non-binary

Good Morning Marjon! To all students, here is a New Year's message from our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rob Warner

At the beginning, I struggled with lockdown and the lack of routine. So, I created one. This includes replacing the gym with running and setting specific times to focus on academic work. My teaching placement has moved to a new start date, but I’m

As of January, Marjon teaches some postgraduate courses by 100% online distance learning. Both Marjon alumni and international students are studying MA Professional Education Practice. This includes three students from the country of Jordan Read more

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:

I’m kind of enjoying lockdown to be honest. I’m living on campus and I feel lucky to be back as I have my housemates. We plan lots of activities to keep entertained. We cook together as a house, play games, watch TV together and go for walks to

⭐ Our next Virtual Open Days are 28-30 January 2021. Join us for talks about courses and student life. Chat to lecturers, students and our support teams. Take a virtual tour to see where you could be studying and living. ✅ Book now: www.marjon.ac

#WeAreMarjon “Swimming is, and always will be an escape for me. It’s something that I love and always will love. When I get into the water all my worries disappear and I’m focused on the task ahead. I learnt to swim at the age of three and

New study success programme announced for Marjon applicants. Please check out some further information on the support we’re offering to everyone who applies to join us in September. Read now https://bit.ly/3opC4pV

Whether you’re a student past or present, or staff, you know how it feels to be part of the Marjon community. This week, you can send a virtual Marjon hug to the people who make Marjon special for you. Why not send one to a friend, or as a thank

Calling the sportspeople of Marjon!⚽️ The deadline to apply for a Sport Performance Scholarship for the next academic year is Sunday, January 31 2021. Are you eligible? You should apply if you’re coming to Marjon in September, awaiting an

A Christmas message from our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rob Warner

Outside of university life, I’m part of the Plymouth Raiders Cheerleaders. This has been my first year in the squad and I’m really enjoying it. The girls are lovely and it’s a fun way to exercise. We train online which is unusual. It’s been

We just wanted to remind our students from everyone at Marjon Student Union that we are still here to support you. We're working really hard to try and make up for everything you've missed, and we're holding onto hope for the last few months of this

Our neighbours have been roaming around campus this week Pictures: Sara-Jane Vanstone, 3rd year Journalism

We're inviting all parents and supporters of current and future Marjon students to tune into a live talk on Thursday. Find out how student finance works and hear from a parent who has two children at university, including one at Marjon. To book,

At Marjon, we believe that Every Mind Matters. Having good mental health helps us relax, achieve our best and enjoy our lives more. Below is a great free resource that could help support any worries you might have. Check it out

I try to tackle the day as early as possible. My study time requires a screen and I want to get outside before it gets dark. I try to walk for at least 40 minutes each day, it gives my mind a rest and I get to notice what’s going on around me. I

My plan this term was to return to the student village to start my teaching placement and begin face-to-face lectures again. I’m now studying at home instead because my placement was postponed, and my lectures are all online. I was disappointed

A message for Marjon students from your lecturers ❤️

I’ve been feeling pretty good. Not much has changed for me. My Speech and Language Therapy course is continuing as normal, we have lectures, seminars and exams coming up. I try not to think too much about Covid and what I can’t do, instead I try

Did you know that Marjon has a Covid University Hardship Fund? Additional funding means that we can support students that have undergone financial strain as a result of the pandemic To apply, email studentfunding@marjon.ac.uk. Applications close on

Today is virtual open day! We've got live talks and Q&As about courses, student life and funding. We'll see you soon at www.marjon.ac.uk/virtual-open-days

I study Osteopathic Medicine and we’re lucky enough to be allowed to return to Marjon for onsite learning. A few of our clinical sessions have gone virtual but I’m in the teaching clinic most of the week and we still have patients attending.

- 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

Calling Marjon students and the Class of 2020! Are you interested in starting your own business, social enterprise, community project or society? With the Be Enterprising Bursary, you can apply for a start-up fund to kickstart your project! Contact

Interested in studying Journalism at Marjon? Get hands on industry standard experience with the JAM Centre and The Workshop Oh yes, and study on the BBC campus in Plymouth! ℹ️ https://www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/journalism-degree/

It's not too late to apply. UCAS has extended the applications deadline by two weeks to 29 January. Find out what it'll be like to study with us: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/applied/september-2021/

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/