Dear students and staff, On Wednesday evening, 2nd December, the Government sent universities previously unseen guidance about the return to campus in January. We have been working very hard ever since to work out what this means for everyone at
Calling Marjon students, we’re looking for Resident Student Assistants (RSAs) and Senior RSAs to work alongside our Student Life Team! Starting from the academic year 21/22, you can be a part of the team who support our students living in halls or
You can now study with Marjon even if you’re on the other side of the world! We recently welcomed new students and returning alumni to our new MA Professional Education Practice. It is delivered 100% online. All you need to study is a computer or
This week is HIV Testing Week, an initiative aimed at raising its awareness. Public Health England are encouraging those at potential risk in the South West to get tested. ℹ️ If you feel like you want to get tested, order a free HIV postal test
To mark #UniMentalHealthDay we are launching the Marjon Student Mental Health Survey. The survey, led by Student Change Maker Lucy Branton, will explore student’s opinions on mental health and their experiences of mental health support here at
Do you have an idea on how to improve student experiences? After a great first year, Marjon Change Makers is returning for students to enhance services at Marjon. You will gain up to 50 hours paid work. Applications close on Sunday, November 15.
Today is World Kindness Day! Run by Kindness UK, the aim is to raise the awareness of good deeds and recognise them in our communities. Join the movement and carry out an act of kindness today
#WeAreMarjon “I love working in the outdoors. My job allows me to invite people from all different backgrounds to share my passion for the natural environment. The special thing is getting to be a small part of someone’s life journey. Knowing
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?
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
It’s been great to see our Outdoor Adventure Education students being able to continue their face-to-face learning! Our degree has 100% student satisfaction (NSS, 2020). Do you want a career in the outdoors? ℹ️
#WeAreMarjon #AutismAwarenessWeek “Before I went to Marjon I wouldn’t have told anyone I was on the autistic spectrum unless it was an absolute necessity but now, I am able to lead seminars, give talks and advocate for autism. The clarity of the
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
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
We are greatly saddened to hear of the loss of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The thoughts of everyone at the University are with Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family at this time.
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
"I applied for the Going Places Bursary to fund two online Makaton training courses. Makaton is a language programme that uses symbols, signs, and speech to facilitate communication. It is used by over 100,000 children and adults to develop and
Dear fellow Marjon students, Mental health awareness has taken great strides in the past decade, but there is still a long way to go. Talking about mental health is still stigmatized, with research finding that men are less likely to talk about it
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,
Dear Marjon, Firstly, I’d like to say what a year it has been! Every single student this year has had to battle some truly tough times, and for that you should be proud of yourselves. In particular a massive congratulations to all those who are in
Today, as the student travel window opens, we have a Merry Christmas message from Rob for all Marjon students Also, if you are travelling home please get tested for Covid-19 before you go. Testing is free, quick and easy, with rapid results. ✅
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
Online postgraduate open day is TODAY. We've got live talks about postgraduate courses, student life and funding from 12 until 8.30pm. ⌚ Check your talk times here: https://bit.ly/36vU8rR
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.
#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
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
A new asymptomatic testing site will provide rapid Covid-19 testing on campus from Monday. The site, managed in partnership with NHS Test and Trace, will provide testing for students and staff who do not have symptoms. The tests are easy to do and
✅ We’re back this week with our Virtual Open Days! Sign up to talks about courses, student life and more. Virtually tour our small, green and community-based campus and get to know the Marjon family. Running from 3-5 December, book now! ℹ️
The results of the Marjon Student Mental Health Survey are now in. It was led by Student Change Maker Lucy Branton and attracted 127 respondents in March 2021.
#WeAreMarjon “My students make me feel humbled. I have no idea how they manage family, work and academic responsibilities all at once. Most of them are mums, balancing study, home-schooling and work as well. Despite these pressures they are
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.
On Monday, February 15, we’re inviting you to a live virtual event covering wellbeing, resilience and digital detoxing. The talk will cover how to look after both yourself and other’s wellbeing, ways to build resilience and the benefits of
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:
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:
️ 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.
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