There are signs of spring on campus

Today we opened our Covid-19 asymptomatic test centre to students and staff! Marjon Student Union deputy, Joe Lynch, gave us a guided tour of how to take the test. Thanks Joe

It can be tough to remain positive during lockdown. Check out our five tips for mental wellbeing

Which is your favourite local beach? We love this photo of Wembury Beach taken by Daniel Grindrod, we'd love to see more!

We're got a belated Christmas gift for you today - check out these photos of The Actor's Wheel in panto back in December 2020!

Good Morning Marjon! To all students, here is a New Year's message from our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rob Warner

Marjon University Cornwall has welcomed three MA Education graduates as its first ever PhD students! All teachers in the county, their research will impact both local change and national thinking. Find out what they’re researching:

#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

At the beginning, I struggled with lockdown and the lack of routine. So, I created one. This includes replacing the gym with running and setting specific times to focus on academic work. My teaching placement has moved to a new start date, but I’m

Lockdown has changed things a lot. I looked forward to going into university, for labs and teaching one and a half days each week, but now I’m learning at home. I miss the social side of university life and I miss seeing family and friends,

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... ‍

It’s been great to see our Outdoor Adventure Education students being able to continue their face-to-face learning! Our degree has 100% student satisfaction (NSS, 2020). Do you want a career in the outdoors? ℹ️

Dear students, This afternoon the Prime Minister laid out in Parliament the roadmap for easing lockdown. You can read the full roadmap here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-spring-2021 For students, there were two key

Only half of us are back in the flat so it’s a lot quieter. We keep busy with board games, drinking games and watching films together. I was supposed to start placement this term in a primary school but sadly it’s been postponed. I do my best to

Times are tough at the minute for a lot of us and we want to remind our community that we are #MarjonTogether. Don’t forget we’re here for you. Our Student Support and Wellbeing team have created a helpful resource for mental wellbeing. Check it

Check out the view from The View, taken on campus today.

It's not too late to take a virtual campus tour ahead of the UCAS applications deadline on 15 Jan. A warm Marjon welcome awaits! ❤️ Check out your options here https://www.marjon.ac.uk/visit/campus-tours/

Healthcare is changing. Learn to support patients with physical, mental and social wellbeing. Train in on-site clinics and in partnership with local healthcare providers. Take a holistic approach to health. Study BSc (Hons) Health and Wellbeing at

Bovisand Beach - you can get there on the no. 49 bus.

Outside of university life, I’m part of the Plymouth Raiders Cheerleaders. This has been my first year in the squad and I’m really enjoying it. The girls are lovely and it’s a fun way to exercise. We train online which is unusual. It’s been

#WeAreMarjon “Last year, in the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, I was deeply saddened and outraged by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery amongst the many others who had suffered disruption to peace due to systemic

To mark #UniMentalHealthDay we are launching the Marjon Student Mental Health Survey. The survey, led by Student Change Maker Lucy Branton, will explore student’s opinions on mental health and their experiences of mental health support here at

Business skills are crucial for graduates. To provide our graduates with an edge we have business lecturers teaching on many of our degrees. We also offer business degrees which are accredited by The Chartered Management Institute. This means you

“Who knew Marjon had that?” As part of our Virtual Open Days, here is our alternative campus tour. Brought to you by students, Charlotte and Niamh, we sum up some of things you might not expect a university to have.

Careers in health Online careers event from 6.30 - 8pm on 27 April 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

CLOSING TOMORROW! Are you interested in being the face of Marjon? We are currently recruiting for student Welcome Team Ambassadors to work on the Welcome Desk. In an administrative role, you will support Marjon’s excellent customer service support

How can I build confidence? How can I stay motivated? If you’ve asked yourself one of these questions, join us next Friday for our Building Confidence and Motivation live virtual event. We’ll give you our top tips to overcoming these feelings.

A new asymptomatic testing site will provide rapid Covid-19 testing on campus from Monday. The site, managed in partnership with NHS Test and Trace, will provide testing for students and staff who do not have symptoms. The tests are easy to do and

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

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 best thing about Marjon? It’s the people, they put the heart into our community

Congratulations to John Conchie, who today receives an Honorary BEd degree. John graduated from Marjon as a teacher in 1960 and was awarded a CertEd which is comparable to a BEd today. He went on to be Deputy Headteacher at Wreake Valley Community

Do you enjoy your subject and want to explore it further? Do you want to gain a specific professional qualification or develop your knowledge to stand out in your current role? If so, find out how Marjon can help at our online postgraduate open day,

Great news Marjon sportspeople, our scholarship application deadline has been moved back! It will now close on Sunday, February 14 2021! To apply, check the details below.

⏰ It's one year from the start of the first lockdown. All this week students will be reflecting on their experiences on the #TeamMarjon blog. The first piece is by Jack Horswell, a BA (Hons) Sports Journalism graduate, who shares his experiences

We’re recruiting people to work in our asymptomatic test centre, testing students before they go home for Christmas. Ready immediately? Please apply asap and we’ll get back to you quickly. Apply here. https://jobs.marjon.ac.uk/

Campus looking lush, even on a grey day! Thank you Simon Arthurs for the photo.

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

It’s #WorkOutWednesday! ️‍♂️ Throughout this lockdown we will be bringing you some home workouts that anyone can try. This week we have a circuit training session, from student and personal trainer, Spencer. Thanks Spencer!

#WeAreMarjon “This year has been one filled with uncertainty. I’m so proud that in my role at the Asymptomatic Test Centre I’ve been able to help students travel home safely and give them the reassurance they need to enjoy Christmas at home

Let’s make sure Marjon students are counted in the census! The census is a unique once-in-a-decade survey run by Office for National Statistics. It informs decisions about student life, including the environment, healthcare, transport, and sports

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as an IT and Library Service Assistant! This student colleague position is ideal for any students with customer service experience. Your role will involve learning Marjon’s bespoke IT systems and software.

Calling Marjon students, we’re looking for Resident Student Assistants (RSAs) and Senior RSAs to work alongside our Student Life Team! Starting from the academic year 21/22, you can be a part of the team who support our students living in halls or

Here’s a clip of Journalism students, Georgia and Alfie, talking to Greatest Hits Radio (Plymouth) about student life and support during the pandemic #GoTeamMarjon

Have you noticed the increasing use of personal pronouns such as he/him, she/her, they/them or ze/zir in email signatures and social media bios? Sharing your pronouns helps normalise discussions about gender, especially for trans and non-binary

We’re recruiting people to work in our asymptomatic test centre, testing students before they go home. Ready immediately. Please apply and we’ll get back to you quickly. ℹ️ https://jobs.marjon.ac.uk/

We love these photos of the sea in Plymouth, thank you Daniel Grindrod for sharing them. Have you got a local favourite spot by the sea?

Merry Christmas to all our Marjon family ❤️

Over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, a number of our trainee secondary school teachers have been supporting the fantastic work of Devon Virtual School. The school works to help children in care and care leavers from the area. During the last

Did you know that Marjon has a Covid University Hardship Fund? Additional funding means that we can support students that have undergone financial strain as a result of the pandemic To apply, email studentfunding@marjon.ac.uk. Applications close on