"The Going Places Bursary helped me fund a 12 week personal training course that granted me a Level 2 gym instructing and a Level 3 personal training qualification. "I would not have been able to afford these qualifications without the Going Places

We are making progress in our goal to be carbon Zero by 2030 Phase two of Marjon Zero will soon be complete. Our ground source heat pumps are now installed and final checks are being carried out. Find out more about how these will reduce our carbon

#WeAreMarjon “I've been swimming pretty much since I could walk. I swam competitively since I was nine years old. I'm currently competing in teams going to British nationals and Welsh nationals. I've been coaching since I was 13, then I got

To teach or not to teach? We asked teachers Chloe and Johnson for the lowdown on what life as a teacher is really like: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/how-to-get-into-teaching/five-reasons-to-become-a-teacher/

Good luck to Marjon Scholar Sam Taylor Sam is heading off to Spain with the England Hockey Senior team for the start of the FIH Hockey Pro League season. Sam will be making his senior debut - a fantastic achievement. Marjon Sport & Health Centre

Free places are now available for our Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years with Initial Teacher Training (EYITT), which awards Early Years Teacher Status If you already work in Early Years you’ll earn while you learn. You’ll attend the University

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year #12DaysOfMarjon

Marjon launch the UK’s only undergraduate combined Science and Maths teacher training course. BEd (Hons) Secondary Education with Science and Maths (with QTS) starts September 2022. ‍ Find out more: https://bit.ly/3DsgHv8

A huge congratulations to Provost and Professor of Education, Tanya Ovenden-Hope, for earning the highest level of recognition from all three education sectors’ professional bodies in the UK. Tanya leads Education Research at Marjon. Her

On your marks, get set, go! Good luck to Team Marjon at Run Plymouth today.

What an incredible time we had on Friday raising money for the people of Ukraine ♥ We were treated to performances from Karen Griffiths (Marjon Study Skills Staff) who opened the show with three acoustic songs, including a sing-along to “Hey

We are installing our first Chancellor, Bishop of Plymouth, The Rt Reverend Nick McKinnel, at Graduation on Monday. Chancellors act as the ‘ceremonial head’ of a university and play an important ambassador role. They're community facing, and

Huge congratulations to Journalism Lecturer Anna Turns on the publication of her book, Go Toxic Free. Anna describes her writing as solutions focused. Her book has been written as a guide to making important changes to our lifestyles to help reduce

We’re committed to conserving and enhancing the flora on campus. Thank you to Simon Edwin for these stunning photos of the campus in bloom.

Such a beautiful campus (even if we do say so ourselves).

Stars of the future ⭐ It is amazing to see what a successful term our first year acting and musical theatre students have had. We can't wait to watch all their performances over the next three years.

Clearing is open! Any questions? Visit our website for all you need to know: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/clearing/ Watch Emily's clearing story on our YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3zGE3LJ

“The long covid programme was a great placement opportunity, working alongside a multi-disciplinary healthcare team. The training has assisted patients in coming to terms with the challenges they are dealing with. The programme provides a place of

The new Early Career Framework is changing the teaching landscape, with mentoring and support for new teachers. But what exactly is it? We asked leading educators Dr Gill Golder, Cat Scutt MBE and Prof Tanya Ovenden-Hope to explain…

The much delayed Lord Caradon lecture, 'A Conversation with Kim Darroch', will take place tomorrow at 7PM. Kim served as the British Ambassador to the United States from 2016-2019. He resigned following the leak of diplomatic cables in which he had

On International Women's Day, we want to celebrate some of the amazing women within the Marjon community - there are so many! Tell us about the incredible women in your life ♥ #InternationalWomensDay

Happy Monday

Retirement announcement from the Vice-Chancellor, Rob Warner ❤

Do you know someone who is graduating this year? We have a whole range of Graduation merchandise available to buy on our online shop (linked below). From official hoodies to the famous Marjon graduation duck, there is plenty to choose from in this

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

“When starting Marjon, I wasn’t sure about how dyslexia would affect my studies. I thought I would not be able to write a good enough assignment and I would not get high marks because of it. In the end I passed everything, and my dyslexia helped

Marjon offers a range of resources to support your health and well being ❤ 1. MyMarjon - The Student Support and Wellbeing page on MyMarjon provides internal and external advice, as well as guidance for proactive wellbeing. 2. #MarjonTogether -

It’s not too late to get tickets to see Mark Watson and Seann Walsh at our Quad Theatre next week. And remember students can get tickets for a tenner (absolute bargain) You can buy tickets, or join the comedy mailing list and be the first to know

Congratulations to BA (Hons) Criminology student, Ella Crouch, who has been shortlisted for ‘Bowls Young Coach of the Year’ in the Coaching Awards 2021. Ella is a Marjon Sports Scholar and will be competing in the Under 25 singles National Bowls

Are you in Year 12 and interested in becoming a teacher? From Monday 25th to Thursday 28th July, Marjon will be offering students the chance to take part in our free summer school. This exciting project will run from 09:00 – 16:00 each day at

It has been an absolute honour to welcome to campus Andrew Brace. Andrew is refereeing our Men’s & Women’s Varsity Rugby match today. Not only is he a Marjon Alumni, but he is also an international rugby referee - you may have spotted him

Join us for our November Open Day Come along to campus on Wednesday 24 November. Speak to students and staff and find out more about what Marjon can offer you. Take a look around our study and leisure spaces and nose around the accommodation. Book

Did you know that we have our own Christmas playlist on Spotify? https://open.spotify.com/playlist/71I3oRGmA0na3oO7F6OWv5?si=0613434848fe4d94 Check it out and let us know if your favourite Christmas tune is included or missing #12DaysOfMarjon

Applications for the Marjon Sports Federation coaching positions close at 11:59 tonight. There are three positions on offer, suitable to all sports. Each role varies in levels of experience and qualifications. Apply now: Performance Coach -

#WeAreMarjon “I’m the first person in my family to go to university. I had in the back of my head the whole time ‘I’m not going to give up, I’m going to make something of myself’. I have always had an inclusive perspective, but since

LGBTQ+ Pride month has been celebrated every year since 1969, when the Stonewall uprising took place. On 28 June 1969 there were a spontaneous series of demonstrations in response to a police raid at the Stonewall Inn and discrimination against

All of us at Marjon are so saddened to hear the news from Keyham last night. Our thoughts are with the families, friends and neighbours and all those affected by these devastating events. Thank you to all those Plymouth professionals and community

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

#WeAreMarjon “I became a Change Maker because I wanted to leave Marjon with more than a degree: I wanted a legacy. I’ve always struggled with confidence and thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to work on that. Mental health has always

Congratulations to Aaron Elliott, a Musical Theatre student, who today completed a weightlifting fundraiser for men’s mental health, lifting 6 sets of 60 reps of 60kg Could this be a Marjon record? Aaron is fundraising for Movember in memory of

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

Have a look around the Sport's Fayre taking place on the 3G pitch now

What does it take to be an effective Early Years leader? Explore mentoring in the #EarlyYears with Senior Lecturer Hannah Holdgate. https://www.marjon.ac.uk/professional-development-for-teachers/leadership-in-the-early-years/

Who wants to study, live and work by the sea?

"The best thing about lecturing is introducing students to cutting-edge ideas and approaches and helping them to appreciate the ways that research/theory and practice come together, inspiring them to aim high in their own professional development.

"There’s lots of exciting things happening in the Marjon Sports Federation (MSF) this year! During Welcome week we will be putting on taster sessions, inflatable last man standing, fun run/sports day and more! We really encourage all students to

We are delighted to announce that we are sponsoring the Britain’s Ocean City Half Marathon, 10k and 5K taking place on Sunday 5th September 2021. ‍♂️ We have secured 20 FREE spaces for Marjon students and staff in each of the races so if you

Order the new Marjon prospectus now Find out about our courses, accommodation, student support and much more by reading through this years prospectus. Free to order (or download) here: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/prospectus-request/order-online/

Here at Marjon University, we’ve been working with our partner Next Steps SW to showcase how studying at higher education level offers a wealth of courses, industry standard facilities, professional resources and personal support. Discover more in

Honorary graduate for Wednesday 27 October: Lenny Byrne Lenny Byrne was appointed as Chief Nurse and Director of Integrated Clinical Professions of University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in April 2019. He has worked as a nurse for almost thirty