A reminder to students that Student Space is a resource to support you through this year. From Student Minds they offer services, tools and a range of information that can help you through the pandemic. If you need it, they’re just a click away
⭐ 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
My three kids are working from home with me, it’s been very busy. I live in Bude and usually travel to Marjon three times a week. I also work as a lab assistant, this is on hold. I’m frustrated, because before we were in lockdown we could work
It's one year since the start of the first lockdown. Here are photos of just some of the changes we've seen on campus to keep us covid-safe. Remember to get tested twice a week if you are on campus (or once a week if only on campus once). Safe safe,
Here’s a summary of the key points for students on having an asymptomatic test. Swipe through and take a look ➡️ ℹ️ https://www.marjon.ac.uk/coronavirus/
Let’s make sure Marjon students are counted in the census! The census is a unique once-in-a-decade survey run by Office for National Statistics. It informs decisions about student life, including the environment, healthcare, transport, and sports
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) today honours the memory of transgender people whose lives have been lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. You can join Marjon Chaplaincy for an online service of remembrance at 4pm on MS Teams.
Healthcare is changing. Learn to support patients with physical, mental and social wellbeing. Train in on-site clinics and in partnership with local healthcare providers. Take a holistic approach to health. Study BSc (Hons) Health and Wellbeing at
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
️ The Listening Post is a student led Marjon support network, where students can talk to students. Below, the team have answered what you can expect from the service. To book a chat, log in to Learning Space.
Performing arts students, Chloe and Cecily, started a theatre group for their dissertation. Since late 2020, Encore Arts has grown in popularity, with 30 children engaging in weekly sessions! They're performing tonight if you fancy a show For more:
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 happy that I was able to return to Marjon. It has put my mind at ease in regards to being productive and getting the work done. I have a lot more variety of places to go for a walk. We’re lucky to have so much green space around Marjon. I
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
Want to be creative? Work with a range of employers and business leaders? Gain hands on business skills during a semester abroad? Our undergraduate business courses give you all these opportunities while studying in a supportive learning environment.
#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
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
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 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
Good luck to Brendon Prince, an Outdoor Adventure Education graduate, who has started his journey around the coast of Britain on a stand-up paddleboard. Starting off in Torquay, Brendon has already completed 258km of the 6,115km challenge and hopes
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’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
Congratulations to our Speech and Language Therapy (SLT) final year students, who today complete their degrees with Marjon! ⭐️ They end their time with us through the annual Student SLT Conference, held virtually this year. Students present
We have a new study space on campus! The Gallery is situated next to the Library (previously the Copy Shop) and is available 24/7. Currently open for 20 people to use at once, it’s a great space to collaborate on group work, with monitors
A reminder that the Marjon Student Mental Health Survey is still open! Led by Change Maker Lucy, it’s anonymous. We encourage ALL current students to complete it, whether or not you’ve experienced mental health worries. ℹ️
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,
Times are tough at the minute for a lot of us and we want to remind our community that we are #MarjonTogether. Don’t forget we’re here for you. Our Student Support and Wellbeing team have created a helpful resource for mental wellbeing. Check it
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
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
ℹ️ Marjon University Cornwall invites educators to ‘Small schools, big issue?’, an online event exploring the issues facing small schools in rural and coastal England. The event runs in partnership with British Educational Research
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
Small class sizes and a big sense of community make Marjon a great place to study. In fact we're no. 1 in England for student satisfaction in The Complete University Guide 2021. Book now for Virtual Open Day to find out more: https://www.marjon.ac.uk
Business skills are crucial for graduates. To provide our graduates with an edge we have business lecturers teaching on many of our degrees. We also offer business degrees which are accredited by The Chartered Management Institute. This means you
Great news Marjon sportspeople, our scholarship application deadline has been moved back! It will now close on Sunday, February 14 2021! To apply, check the details below.
#WeAreMarjon “I decided to join the Coronavirus Support Team so that I could help students who are isolating. Our role is to contact self-isolating students and ask a variety of questions to check on them. It’s been so rewarding knowing that
A message from Lizzy Miller, Women’s Officer for Marjon Student Union, on International Women’s Day... In a particularly challenging year due to Covid-19, every person who identifies as a woman has been remarkable in their own unique way: from
“Who knew Marjon had that?” As part of our Virtual Open Days, here is our alternative campus tour. Brought to you by students, Charlotte and Niamh, we sum up some of things you might not expect a university to have.
Did you know that Marjon has a Rent Related Hardship Fund? Students that have been unable to live in their student accommodation for over four weeks, due to Covid-19, are entitled to apply. Applications are open until March 10, email
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
“I applied for a Going Places Bursary to attend a project management course, the PRINCE2 foundation short course. It was a three-day intense online course with a live trainer and practice exams. It was challenging to find time around my job and my
Breaking news... Lauren Edwards wins a second term as President of Marjon Student Union (MSU). Will Mintram is returned as Deputy President. Many congratulations Lauren and Will!
#WeAreMarjon “Last year, in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, I was deeply saddened and outraged by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery amongst the many others who had suffered disruption to peace due to systemic
♻️ Following a successful application, we’ve received £1.8million to decarbonise our campus! Through installing solar panels and LED lights, we’re reducing our costs and environmental impact. Plus, the work has already started! The full