"I'm just so excited to start teaching. I am looking forward to exploring forensic anthropology and disaster victim identification with the students.” Welcome to Marjon, Ryan Austin Ryan is a Forensic Anthropologist with experience in both
"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
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
Plymouth Marjon University has been selected by Plymouth City Council (PCC) to be a green mobility hub. The University hub will be home to two sustainable transport points. As part of Plymouth City Council’s Transforming Cities Fund, the
Students – we need your reviews for Plymouth Marjon University ❤️ We’re really excited to take part in this year’s Whatuni Student Choice Awards (WUSCA). The WUSCAs are compiled from the reviews which students like you leave on Whatuni,
The National Student Survey (NSS) is your chance to look back on your higher education experience and speak about everything from the teaching on your course, access to resources and equipment, and even about the student voice. Your views can make a
A message from Rob Warner, Vice-Chancellor, on A-level results day You can apply through clearing now: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/clearing/ Or, you can pop along to our fantastic campus (Thursday 18th, Friday 19th and Saturday 20th) between 10:00am
Want to win a £2000 voucher? Students, we need your help! We'd love for you to participate in the review collection for Plymouth Marjon University, it will only take a few minutes of your time and you could win a £2000 voucher. We’re really
Stop scrolling We’re looking for social savvy students to create content to showcase the best of Marjon, working with the Marketing team across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and YouTube. This is a flexible and paid position open
What is the difference between #PGCE and #SchoolDirect? And which one is best for you? We have expert input from teachers and PGCE and School Direct tutor Julie Stevens of Marjon TEP to help you decide. #getintoteaching #teachertraining
Happy Chinese New Year to everybody celebrating in Plymouth and across the world The Lunar New Year marks the start of the Year of the Tiger which falls on February 1. Within this tradition, babies born in 2022 will take on the characteristics of
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
Being around water can inspire you and benefit your mental health For #UniMentalHealthDay, we thought we would share this fantastic blog, where we speak to #BlueMind advocates Cal Major and Mark Leather about the benefits of being around water …
Goodbye Lauren, thank you for all you have done "After 5 years at Marjon, I think I can safely say I’ve experienced it all - living on campus, off campus, working as a Student Ambassador, played some sport (albeit at a pretty bang average level),
Exciting news.... Marjon has been shortlisted for four major student-led awards including the prestigious University of the Year ⭐️ Marjon has also been shortlisted for Lecturers and Teaching Quality, Student Life and Student Support in the
13 days until freshers! Next up is our sports teams. Marjon boasts a wide range of sports teams available to all, from rugby to dance. What teams will you be joining?
#WeAreMarjon “I have always wanted to be a teacher. When I was in secondary school, I undertook work experience in the education sector, which I loved and enjoyed so much that I took my path from there to follow my passion.” “My career in
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Marjon Evaluation and Impact Centre (MEIC) MEIC will play a central role in the Marjon Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategy 2020-2025 by supporting Marjon’s evaluation and impact activities,
We are open for clearing Apply now, arrive in September. Live in halls on campus to be at the heart of the university - last spaces still available. We're the No. 1 uni in England for teaching quality (The Good University Guide 2022). Call us today
Have you seen the new collection of books we have available in the Marjon library? Laura Pickering-Payne, a second year Speech and Language therapy student, curated the collection of the anti-racism books that are now available to staff and students.
Exciting news “We are pleased to be officially partnering with Plymouth Albion RFC. The partnership will bring incredible opportunities for our students to work closely with a professional team. We hope to not only improve the quality of our rugby
We are hiring We are currently looking to hire a Media Assistant (Graduate Intern) to be part of our award-winning Marketing team, creating engaging written and visual content and raising the awareness of the University. If you are graduating and
Are you new to #mentoring teachers? Or looking to refresh your practice? If so, you're going to want to read this write up of a recent lecture by Prof Tanya Ovenden-Hope about how to #mentor teachers… #ECF #TeacherTwitter #EduTwitter
#MensHealthWeek Talking about men’s mental health: conversation tips Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Shout have shared some great tips to help you have
Thinking about postgraduate study? Marjon ranked first out of 88 UK institutions for contact with lecturers, first for assessment and first for Education courses in the latest Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES 2021) which asks students
Think you know everything about Christmas? Why not put it to the test! We have put together the ultimate Christmas quiz, give it a go: https://bit.ly/3jlHMeP #Christmas #Festive #Plymouth #PlymouthUK #PlymouthMarjonUniversity #Devon #UK #University
Check out these fab photographs of our Journalism with Photography students Working with the team at Fotonow (CIC) down at the Ocean Studios on the Royal William Yard, the students learned how to control the exposure using the camera’s aperture.
Tonight is the first night of Children in Need, and Mark Leather, Associate Professor of Outdoor Education, made an appearance on Pippa Quelch's BBC Radio Devon show to chat about walking and talking - you can listen here at 1:18:54:
Coaching positions at Marjon are now open There are currently three types of coaching opportunities open for application - based on qualifications and experience. Find out more about each role and apply today: MSF Performance Coach -
“Marjon helped me enormously when I was a student. ❤ "I struggle with Season Affected Depression, which means I can find it hard to manage my mental health during the darker winter months. “I found January in my second year particularly tricky,
Huge congratulations to Marjon student, Emily Currie, who has been named as a UK Surfing champion at the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) championships Emily began surfing at just 12 years old and previously won a silver medal at the
Want to know more about Marjon Accommodation? Our entire University is situated on one campus. If you opt to live in one of our houses in the student village, you’ll be living at the heart of the campus. Watch our accommodation tour and see where
History is full of danger, excitement and mystery. At Marjon we offer an innovative BA (Hons) History degree allowing students to cross space and time, looking at how big events, myriad forces and influential people have shaped the world we live in
Our bees have produced a batch of black gold honey Bee Update: At this time of year, bees' behaviour will be starting to change. As we head closer to the winter months they will begin to cluster to keep their queen warm. Also during this period, the
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
#WeAreMarjon "I hope to bring a friendly face to the Student Union (SU). I want students to feel safe and welcome to come to me. I want to ensure that the SU is working for all groups of students, helping them take on any challenges that may come
Introducing our new Social Media Champion, Tegan “Hi all, I have recently joined the social media team for Marjon. I will be in charge of ensuring that Marjon’s social media platforms are as fun, engaging and exciting as possible. I will be
We love hearing about your memories from Marjon. One of our fabulous alumni shared this with us: "In Summer 1980 the campus became a holiday camp for the over 60’s. "I stayed on that summer and worked as a courier. Wallace Arnold coaches used to
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
Exciting announcement Plymouth Symphony Orchestra will be performing at Marjon on June 26th - and you can book a ticket for free. They will be playing a mixture of popular classics as well as music from the movies in the university's beautiful
We are so excited to announce our Honorary Graduate for Thursday morning: Hilary Knight MBE Following the completion of a degree in 1973 from Borough Road College (now Brunel University), Hilary Knight MBE gained her initial teaching experience as
Student Job Opportunity - Resident Student Assistant RSAs work alongside Student Wellbeing & Support to provide support for students living on campus. Successful applicants are guaranteed accommodation on campus and a 30% deduction on rent. Formal
Well done to all of our second year BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy students who delivered sports massage, musculoskeletal assessment and injury rehabilitation to players from Exeter Saracens RFC Womens Team and a variety of other athletes As part of an
11 days until freshers! Whether you're coming to Plymouth for the first time, or are local to the area, Plymouth has something for you, with hundreds of activities to do and places to visit. Here are our top picks!
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
Want to find out more about Marjon? Take a look at our 2023 prospectus now Find out about our courses, accommodation, student support and much more. You can download a copy or have one delivered to you for free:
Important safety update Plymouth is a very safe and enjoyable night out, but like any city, there can be times when unsafe things happen. The Police have recently reported that men, either alone or in groups, have been waiting outside bars and clubs
Lots of smiling faces waiting to welcome everyone arriving to our applicant day today. Campus tours, taster sessions and lots more on offer (And luckily our campus can be enjoyed whatever the weather).