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?

Do you have joint or muscle pain? Our Osteopathy Clinic is currently offering free appointments! Osteopathic Medicine course lead, John Evans, talks us through the treatment process and safety measures in place. To book ➡️

It’s been a tough week with the new national lockdown. It’s okay not to be okay. If you’re worried about your academic work, your mental health or anything else please remember that help is on hand. To access this support please contact

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.

#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

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

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

The best thing about Marjon? It’s the people, they put the heart into our community

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

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

Back in February 1840 when we welcomed our first students, many people believed that education was only for the elite. Our founders, James Kay-Shuttleworth and Derwent Coleridge, had other ideas. Big ideas. They started training orphans from the

Specialist Mentor Tory Adams has wellbeing tips for coping with the second lockdown over on the #TeamMarjon blog... https://sites.marjon.ac.uk/marketing1/2020/11/18/10-tips-for-looking-after-yourself-in-the-second-lock-down/

Student and Sports Scholar, Sarah McJury, competes in indoor rowing. Her category is PR3 (age 30-39). She is officially the holder of: One Welsh record Four British records Four World records She said: “I’m absolutely over the moon and so proud

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

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

A warm welcome to everyone joining in with our Virtual Open Days this week! Please take the time to watch this video from Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rob Warner and Student Union President, Lauren Edwards ❤ To get involved:

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 “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 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

We're back with another #WorkOutWednesday video! Check out this full body workout, courtesy of student, Spencer ️‍♂️

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

#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

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:

Following the latest Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (2020), we’re delighted to announce that we’re ranked third in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction! Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3a30kbh

Accelerate your career and study postgraduate at Marjon. Flexible, part-time and around other commitments. Starting in September 2021. Sign up for a Virtual Open Day now. ℹ️ https://www.marjon.ac.uk/postgraduate/

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,

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 expands its PhD programme to include Business and Social Science research More info https://www.marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/marjon-news/marjon-expands-its-phd-programme-to-include-business-and-social-science-research.html

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

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.

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.

️ 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.

We’re excited to announce the launch of three new PGCE courses for 2021 entry! ✅ PGCE Primary Education with Special Educational Needs and Disability ✅ PGCE Secondary Science with Chemistry ✅ PGCE Secondary Science with Physics Interested in

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

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

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

#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

Christabel White, a trainee teacher, says disruption to teaching placements due to the pandemic "changed my teaching philosophy and I now feel more resilient as a teacher". Read more on the #TeamMarjon blog... ‍

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

It’s been an unusual term. We might not be able to see it out together in person but you can join lots of familiar faces at our first Virtual Carol Service. We are #MarjonTogether, so please join us in celebrating Christmas in song with Marjon

We’re recruiting people to work in our asymptomatic test centre, testing students before they go home for Christmas. Ready immediately? Please apply asap and we’ll get back to you quickly. Apply here. https://jobs.marjon.ac.uk/

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

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

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,

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

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

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 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

We’re recruiting people to work in our asymptomatic test centre, testing students before they go home. Ready immediately. Please apply and we’ll get back to you quickly. ℹ️ https://jobs.marjon.ac.uk/

Who’s up for another Marjon competition? We have ten Marjon branded notebooks and pens to giveaway. To enter, like this post. For full terms and conditions https://www.marjon.ac.uk/marjon-notebook-and-pen-competition/