Marjon University Cornwall is running a coaching and mentoring course to ready school leaders in Cornwall for the new Early Career Framework. The Early Career Framework is a Department of Education initiative, to better develop and retain new
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...
We’d like to say a huge thank you to Luis Costa and Josh Varley, aka the voices of Varsity. Varsity is the biggest sporting event of the year when teams from Marjon and the University of Plymouth go head to head. To keep us all covid-safe no
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
⚽ Today Marjon Men’s Football Club celebrated the return of organised sport with a fundraising match. Two teams were led by Cam Turner and Dan Maller, pictured here with organiser Josh Varley. Cam’s team won 7-2. The match has already raised
#WeAreMarjon “I moved from Derbyshire to Cornwall 15 years ago, when I began to raise my young family. I had lost my mum to cancer and needed a new focus. I’ve always been interested in working with children. So, aged 30, I started to work at a
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 ➡️
The Marjon Student and Staff Awards are back for 2021. Students, staff and friends of Marjon, you’re invited to nominate those you think have done something special this year. Nominate here: https://forms.gle/rzfyy6cvoHKfNnmg9
♻️ 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
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
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
Since the start of the pandemic, one of Marjon’s community responses has been to offer free appointments in our sports therapy and osteopathy clinics. If you’re in any physical pain or discomfort, we can support you. ℹ️ To book and for more:
#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
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
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
This online event will introduce prospective students to a broad range of study and career opportunities available within the health professions. The event includes talks about the following subjects: - BSc (Hons) Health and Wellbeing Practitioner -
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
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
️ 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.
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
Today on the #TeamMarjon blog Betony Brock, reflects on life as a trainee Speech and Language Therapist during the pandemic and how an "amazing" in-person work placement was made possible.⚕️
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
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.
Book now for our Virtual Open Days in June. ➡️ https://www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/open-days/registration/ 20% fees discount is offered to Marjon alumni who progress from our undergraduate to postgraduate courses (does not apply to PGCE or to
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
Calling all Year 12 students Marjon’s Virtual Summer School is back for 2021! UCAS workshops Virtual events with current students Group activities to discover the social side of uni Apply before 25th June 2021 bit.ly/3ynXUzA
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.
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,
VARSITY is back! Here are the fixtures: 5 May - Women’s Football at 5pm 7 May - Men’s Football 4 at 7pm 8 May - Women’s Hockey at 9.40am 10 May - Golf at 12 midday, Men's Football 3 at 4.15pm and Women's Rugby at 6.30pm 12 May - Men's Football