It is LGBT History Month so we thought we would share a couple tips on how to be an ally: Respect others when using names, pronouns and gender identities. Be led by them. Find fellow allies. Look for others who are also proactive in driving
Thank you to all the graduates, families and friends who made #MarjonGrad 2021 such a special celebration Class of 2020 and 2021, congratulations - you did it!
How good is your Forest School provision? Explore best practice with outdoor education experts Niky Elvy (who runs the Curious School of The Wild) and Marjon Lecturer Mark Leather #ForestSchool
You’re going far. Enjoy the journey. And you will at Marjon. We're the no.1 university in England for teaching quality (The Good University Guide, 2022) and the no. 1 university in England for learning community (National Student Survey, 2021).
Are you over 21 and about to start at Marjon? Join our mature students Facebook group and chat with other people studying/about to study as older students. The aim of the group is to connect mature students at Marjon so that they have a voice and
Want to learn more about Marjon's campus and accommodation? You can now book onto a personalised campus tour, planned and created just for you. During the tour you will be able to address any queries you may have and visit your areas of interest,
Applying to Marjon could be the best decision you'll ever make. And it's not too late to join us this September. Our friendly team are ready to help with your questions and guide you through the process: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/clearing/
“The students on our SEND specialist pathway are just about to begin their final placement in school. They have had a successful year with a range of university sessions enriching and deepening their understanding of teaching strategies and
Are you curious about people and their behaviour? Immerse yourself in this practical course - we believe you learn through doing so you'll do lots of practical research to help you understand theoretical concepts Find out more:
Introducing Lydia, our Applicant Support Coordinator ❤️ "I love being able to help people on their journey to university. "It's feels so special to be able to see people transition into a Marjon student. I am there as they go through the
While food is becoming more expensive, large amounts of perfectly edible produce are being lost every day. To tackle the problem of wasted food, Plymouth Marjon University took part in the European FLAVOUR project between 2019 and 2022: a project in
There is still time to book a space on our Postgraduate Open Evening this Thursday. Our postgraduate students are amongst the most satisfied in the UK. Marjon ranked first out of 88 UK institutions for contact with lecturers, first for assessment
No matter your success, imposter syndrome can be a real struggle. Listen to Sarah Gosling speak about her experiences of imposter syndrome and how she has tackled it head on. Sarah spoke as she collected her honorary degree presented to her by
“Hi everyone "My name is Angelo Nuez, and I'm pleased to announce that I've joined the Marjon Social Media team as a Student Social Media Champion. “I'm 19 years old, from the Canary Islands in Spain, and I'm in my second year studying Sports
Safety of Women and Girls – Have your say. As part of a new multi-agency commission, aimed at tackling violence against women and girls, local people are invited to share their views about how safety could be improved. On 13 December at 6.30pm, a
What exactly is Forest School? What can we learn from its Scandinavian roots? What does a session look like? Find out more from Jon Cree of the Forest School Association and Marjon's Mark Leather: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/professional-development-for
One week left to apply to Marjon Summer School 2022 ☀️ Our free Summer School enables students to try out university life. It is an opportunity for students to discover what it is like to study Education and Initial Teacher Training-related
Plymouth Marjon University researchers have formed a partnership with Plymouth City Council to boost local growth. The ‘Spend 4 Plymouth’ initiative is focusing on keeping businesses and organisations spending money locally in an effort to
#WeAreMarjon "My green journey has been tied to my life at Marjon since I joined back in 2016. "It was the first time I had lived away from home, and I was fully responsible for myself. More than that, I was fully responsible for my own waste
Did you know that it is #WorldOceanDay? Today, people around the world will be celebrating and honouring our one shared ocean, that connects us all. It serves as a reminder that we can all play our part in protecting and conserving the waters around
PhD researchers rank Marjon amongst top universities Plymouth Marjon University has received an overall rating of 100% in the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2022; a review which this year surveyed around 14,000 PhD and research students
Our bees are looking happy and well. Did you know we have our very own beehives at Marjon? Late last year, we collaborated with Pollenize CIC and became home to a colony of buzzy bees. Later this year we will be running some sessions, for students
It is not very often we see a Mum, Dad and Son all studying at Marjon at the same time. Jo Bourton met her husband Dominic when they studied at Marjon, graduating in 1989. Jo, Dominic and their son Bryn now all study at Marjon, after they decided to
We have had a fantastic couple of weeks travelling around the UK to UCAS events We have been speaking to so many vibrant, interesting and positive young people about university life and Marjon. And there are still plenty more events to go. If you
A huge congratulations to second year Sports Development and Coaching student, Amanda Hocking, for winning Volunteer of the Year for BaseballSoftballUK (BSUK) BSUK are the National Development Agency for Baseball and Softball. Amanda was awarded for
Introducing the Honorary Graduate for Wednesday evening: Sarah Wallace OBE FRCSLT Sarah Wallace OBE FRCSLT is a Consultant Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester and honorary senior lecturer at the University of
Festive wishes to all our students, past and present, all our wonderful staff and the families and friends that support us. Thank you for making 2021 so special ❤
Are you a parent, carer or supporter of someone coming to our next Open Day? If so, then remember to come along to our parents/careers talk. A member of our Student Recruitment Team will talk you through everything you need to know. Get answers to
It was so exciting to see our first ever PhD student, Henry Ogden, cross the stage at graduation Henry's research focuses on improving health and performance of British Army recruits, specifically with heat illnesses. He now works as a Scientific
Have you ever considered providing short term accommodation for international students at Marjon? Students can stay with carefully selected families in Plymouth while they study and get first-hand experience of our culture. It is a great way to
Happy Pride Month! "Marjon is such a wonderful and welcoming community and an amazing place to grow and develop into yourself as a person. "The LGBTQ+ society is a great place to meet people who have been on the same journey as you and are there to
Join us on campus for Open Day on 24 November. Meet staff and students, take a tour and get answers to all your questions about courses and student life. ✅ Book now: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/open-days
Do you love to dance? This unique course offers the perfect opportunity for you to study what you are truly passionate about. It is the only current programme in England that allows for you to develop your expertise in delivering both physical
Congratulations to Marjon graduate Hannah Smith Hannah finished in 2nd place for the Triathlon World Championships this weekend. She raced in the Aquathlon representing Great Britain age group squad which she had qualified for 2 years ago but the
We are so excited to announce the launch of our brand new Mega Desk system The Mega Desk has been created to minimise distraction, elevate study and reduce space waste. You will be able to find multiple Mega Desks around campus from today - so make
Marjon celebrates another success today, as the university climbs an incredible 39 places since 2017, in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide. The university also ranked 1st in England for social inclusion and 5th in England for teaching
The Welcome desk have a new mascot This friendly caterpillar was found on campus and has now been added to their family of mascots. They have even come up with a caterpillar themed riddle for the week (see below). But they are in desperate need of a
We love to see our Graduates thrive! Georgia France completed her studies at Marjon in 2014 and is now an Assistant Head Teacher in charge of attendance and LAC at her school in London. We asked her to give some advice to those interested in teaching