Higher education is becoming an increasingly competitive global market and the sector is entering an era of greater diversity. You can read more about the need for diversity in a Guardian article by our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Cara Aitchison:
Discover the future of research at Marjon Are you passionate about research and eager to explore the exciting world of PhD study? Join us at the launch of the Marjon Doctoral College on November 22nd. This event is open to everyone interested in
Have you ever considered providing short term accommodation for international students at Marjon? Students stay with carefully selected families in Plymouth while they study and get first-hand experience of our culture. It is a great way to generate
Our Forensic Criminology students got the chance to analyse blood patterns with expert Forensic Scientist Jo Millington. Jo led interactive workshops with students as they learnt how blood stains are created in different ways in crime scenes. Find
Congratulations to all our students graduating this year – From Monday 3rd August you can register for your ceremony and purchase your guest tickets online at http://www.marjon.ac.uk/graduation
Being a teaching assistant is challenging, but the upsides are variety, family-friendly hours and enabling those eureka moments, when a child suddenly gets it We spoke to some of our teaching experts to find out how you can get a job as a teaching
We have just 4 weeks left until Freshers 2023 Whether you are looking to dance the night away or fancy a quiet night in with new friends, Freshers 2023 has something for everyone. If you're joining Marjon in September, stay in the loop by joining
Our students don't just learn in a classroom We recently took our BSc Sport and Exercise Psychology students on a trip to see a Plymouth Patriots basketball game at Plymouth Pavilions. The game was Plymouth Patriots vs Bristol Flyers who were 2nd in
Hello final year students and graduates! Come to open day on Saturday 5 October to find out all about our postgraduate courses. A 20% discount is available for Marjon alumni who progress from our undergraduate to postgraduate courses within two
Congratulations to the winners of the Marjon Sports Awards 2019. Sportsman Of The Year - Liam Prynn. Sportswoman Of The Year - Sophie Acott and Laura Woodbridge. Team Of The Year - Men's Rugby. Most Improved Team - Men's Hockey. Sports Volunteer Of
'Educational isolation is complex, grounded in location, situated in access to resources and results in reduced agency for schools.' We're so proud to have launched Professor Tanya Ovenden-Hope's final Locality Matters report, which considers ways
Tickets for a tenner Marjon students can book tickets for £10 (plus £2 booking fee) to see comedians Mark Watson on Thursday 14 October and Sean Walsh on Saturday 16 October at Marjon’s Quad Theatre in October. Mark Watson has appeared as a
We worked with the NHS to develop our pioneering new BSc (Hons) Health & Wellbeing Practitioner course. It will train a different type of professional to work within the NHS and empower patients to improve their physical, mental and social health.
"The memories from my graduation will stay with me forever!" Don't miss your opportunity to celebrate your achievements with those you love. Book your place at graduation today. Student registration closes tomorrow and with that your chance to
Did you know that there are lots of paid opportunities for students to work flexibly around their studies? At Marjon, we try to offer as much work as possible to students. Working whilst studying has a number of benefits. Working for Marjon builds
Are you a Marjon student that has undergone financial hardship due to the Covid-19 Pandemic? It's not too late to apply for the University's Covid-19 Hardship Fund. If you have already applied to the Summer University Hardship Fund please do not
"I’ve always wanted to meet a Head of State dressed in my (thermal) pants." - Dr Mark Leather, Senior Lecturer. Lecturers in Outdoor Adventure Education from Marjon visit Iceland every year to teach Place Based Outdoor Education, or Staðartengd
Outstanding student teachers Georgie and Scarlett received a prestigious invitation to the UK Literacy Association Book Awards. Read more: https://bit.ly/2PP5M6T
We are running a clearing campaign and are hoping to hear from students who joined the University through clearing. Can you help? Please contact me for a brief discussion. Naomi Lang, PR and Communications Officer (Press & PR) Tel: 01752 600745 email
"For me, pride is a very personal thing, we each express our identities in so many different ways. There is no correct way to have pride in your identity, it is for you to decide and no one else can take that from you. "The community at Marjon
‘The Meaning of Place, Mud and Stones into Stories’ is the title of a talk to be presented by award-winning author Philip Marsden on Tuesday 1 December at 18:30. Part of the University of St Mark & St John’s Visiting Writer Series, this free
Starting at university is exciting, but it can also be a bit scary ❤ Whatever is causing you concern, Student Minds is here to listen. Whether it’s your mental health, concerns about studying, or social anxieties, #StudentSpace can support you
It's Black History Month so we're looking back 175 years to share the stories of some of the first black students at Marjon… William Robinson Tucker from Bermuda is believed to be the first black teacher to train in the UK. He studied at St
"I auditioned for the BA Acting program at Marjon a year before my enrolment. However, I decided to take a gap year and deferred my admission. During that time, I explored other options and even auditioned for some Musical Theatre programs at other
The Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences invite you to a seminar on Disability Sport by Dr Brett Smith of Loughborough University. 11am on 24 September; all welcome. Venue is KCB 523.
Marjon lecturer Dr Phil Brown has been appointed Vice Chair of the Devon Local Skills Accountability Board LSAB at CIMSPA. Phil will use his wealth of knowledge and experience to better connect the training and education sector with regional
Many congratulations to Marjon graduate Jason Quiterio, who recently completed a solo channel swim in just 12 hours and 7 minutes. Jason swam for Cornwall Air Ambulance service and has already raised over £4000. He spoke to BBC Spotlight about his
How could the coronavirus crisis shape the future of the teaching profession? Professor Tanya Ovenden-Hope considers this question in an editorial for The Chartered College of Teaching. Read it here... https://sites.marjon.ac.uk/marketing1/2020/05/27
Today we officially opened our brand new Student Hub. A big thank you to Lord Mayor Wendy Foster for doing the honours, and to everyone who came to enjoy some cake, drinks and music!
Go Team Marjon ♂️ The spirit of endurance and camaraderie was on full display as Ella O’Neill, Student Sport and Physical Activity Manager, and Emma Ryder, Duty Manager at the Marjon Sport & Health Centre (and MSc Sports Psychology student)
#WeAreMarjon "I did a science degree in London and I loved that but realised my true passion is teaching. So I came to Marjon and did a postgraduate teacher training course. When you ask anybody why they love teaching they all say that it’s that
Course of the Day - BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Science for Coaching. Our BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Science for Coaching is endorsed by the British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences. This course looks at optimising performance in sport through
Saturday 15 October is Open Day at Marjon from 9:30 to 15:00 We are a top 10 modern university for student satisfaction (NSS, 2016). Join us on Open Day for subject talks, campus tours, practical workshops, sports talks and a range of entertainment
Our BSc (Hons) Forensic Science has been awarded Conditional Educational Accreditation (CEA) by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. This recognises both the quality and quantity of the forensic science content provided by the course. On this
Kevin Johnson, Acting Programme Lead will perform with BA (Hons) Acting students John James McColl, Connor Reed and Lisa Wordsworth in the Barbican's fiery version of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. The performances will be indoors and outdoors in
The National Student Survey (NSS) results released this week reveal that the University of St Mark and St John in Plymouth (Marjon) showed the highest percentage point increase of any university this year. Marjon rose up the rankings to be rated