#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

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

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

Congratulations to Anna Gething, a Speech and Language Therapy graduate, on receiving a prestigious commendation for her outstanding dissertation on stammering. Anna explored the questions that speech and language therapists (SLTs) need to consider

We're proud to be supporting the Rural Teaching Partnership. It aims to improve the education of pupils in rural communities and Marjon University Cornwall are advising on the initiative For the full story: https://bit.ly/2PLxhm4

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,

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.

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 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

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:

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

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

Our Virtual Open Days are continuing throughout the coming months! Interested in studying at Marjon, or just want to know more about the university? ✅ Book onto our online talks taking place from 3-5 December. ℹ️

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,

We are delighted to reveal the distinctive new slide at Marjon Library. Students can now exit the top floor of the library and be outside and on their way in just a matter of seconds. The slide was designed to reinvigorate students at the end of

✅ 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

Campus looking lush, even on a grey day! Thank you Simon Arthurs for the photo.

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

It's been a year like no other for first year students. Rowan Mobsby-Frost, a first year student, tells us more... https://sites.marjon.ac.uk/marketing1/2021/03/23/my-friends-deferred-i-didnt/

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 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

#WeAreMarjon “I always dreamed of going to university. I joined an Access course as a pathway when two major operations derailed my studies. I was incapacitated and it took a long time to rehabilitate. My mental health was impacted as a result. It

The winner of the Marjon Student Union photography competition is Mia Wilson for sunset through the trees. The runners up are Hannah Prisk for walk in the woods and Becky Rowe for the view from Cadover Bridge. Congratulations to Mia, Hannah and

Marjon University Cornwall has welcomed three MA Education graduates as its first ever PhD students! All teachers in the county, their research will impact both local change and national thinking. Find out what they’re researching:

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

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

It’s #WorkOutWednesday! ️‍♂️ Throughout this lockdown we will be bringing you some home workouts that anyone can try. This week we have a circuit training session, from student and personal trainer, Spencer. Thanks Spencer!

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/

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

#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

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

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

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

We're got a belated Christmas gift for you today - check out these photos of The Actor's Wheel in panto back in December 2020!

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

It's wonderful having our students back on campus #WeAreMarjon #BigHeart Please note, the students sitting close together are in a bubble.

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 nominations for Marjon Student Union's officer roles are open! We caught up with former president, Geoffery, and current deputy, Joe, to find out why they applied to represent Marjon's students. If you're a Marjon student interested in

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

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

A new Women’s Football Programme enables talented women footballers to play high level football alongside studying for a degree. The programme is a partnership between Marjon, which is the FA Women’s High Performance Football Centre for the

#WeAreMarjon “This year has been one filled with uncertainty. I’m so proud that in my role at the Asymptomatic Test Centre I’ve been able to help students travel home safely and give them the reassurance they need to enjoy Christmas at home

Lockdown has changed things a lot. I looked forward to going into university, for labs and teaching one and a half days each week, but now I’m learning at home. I miss the social side of university life and I miss seeing family and friends,

What a lovely day to start welcoming our students back on campus ☺️

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

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as an IT and Library Service Assistant! This student colleague position is ideal for any students with customer service experience. Your role will involve learning Marjon’s bespoke IT systems and software.

Congratulations to second year BSc Sport Rehabilitation student and Marjon Sports Scholar, Sam Taylor, who has been selected for the Great Britain U23 Elite Development Hockey squad! Sam was selected following a trial period that granted him a place

#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

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.