Did you know that tomorrow is University Mental Health Day? To mark the day, we are encouraging, staff, students and everyone who is part of the Marjon community to get outside and enjoy our beautiful campus Where do you like to go and relax when on
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 had a wonderful time last week welcoming to Marjon guests from Hanoi University of Science and Technology. They were in Plymouth for the week to study our university systems and visit local hot spots. They loved their fish and chips on the
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
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
It is nearly time for Varsity⏱ Varsity is the biggest sporting event of the year when teams from Plymouth Marjon University and Plymouth University go head to head in a range of sports. Varsity supports charities selected by the students. We are
Look out for our Lecturer, Dr. Kate Massey-Chase, performing at Exeter Phoenix next week! Kate is a lecturer here at Marjon, working within the Performing Arts and English departments, in particular MA Art, Health, and wellbeing, more information is
Our new community shop, Marjon Stores, launches on Monday 5th December at 10am. Join us for a festive grand opening and explore the new food retail store for students, staff, and the local community
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
“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
#BlackHistoryMonth Marjon is a remarkable institution for many reasons, not least for its inclusivity and commitment to widening participation. Not only did we pioneer the provision of quality education for all in the UK, but we also reached out to
Interested in Forensic Science? We were lucky enough to be invited to a Forensic Science practical session a couple of weeks ago. We found out how to identify the sex, ancestry, age at death and stature of a person based on their skeleton (using
Book now to see The Shodyssey, a comedy family show telling tales from Ancient Greece ❤ Join Assembleth Theatre on Saturday 15th October at Marjon Arts Centre. The show features Hercules, Odysseus and all of your favourite Greek heroes as you've
We love to see our students in action These second year BA Primary Education students delivered a mathematical games event with the children across Key Stage 2 at Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School. They developed games and activities linked to
A huge congratulations to everyone who was nominated for an award at the Marjon Sports Awards 2022 Well done to all of our fabulous winners. Go team Marjon!
Have you ever thought about applying to be a Resident Student Assistant (RSA) or Senior Resident Student Assistant (SRSA)? “I have been an RSA for my last two years at Marjon, one of which I was the one of the Senior RSAs. "This role has taught me
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
One of our fantastic students, Tarryn Keuler, has been selected to represent South Africa in this year's IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation) Women’s World Championship, division two. Tarryn is currently in her first year, studying Sport and
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,
"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
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
Do you dream of being a teacher?❤ These teacher training interview tips from teacher training interviewers MarjonTEP will help make your dream come true. #QTS #TeacherTraining
Rich Hall’s comedy/music locomotive keeps on rollin’. Ever-evolving, ever-changing, Rich’s combination of keen acerbic stand-up combined with spit and sawdust alt-country lyricism is a “win-win” (GUARDIAN), as sold out crowds across the UK
Marjon has been voted number one in the UK for contact with staff, assessment and education-based courses in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2021 Marjon has also ranked 4th in the UK for support for students, 6th for teaching, and came out
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
Calling all performers At Marjon we have some incredible Performing Arts degrees based in our on-site professional venue, the Quad Theatre. With expertise in musical theatre, acting technique, community work and devised/experimental performance, and
“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,
Great to see Marjon featured in this fab Plymouth Live article ♥ Marjon Zero is an exciting visionary project to make our university one of the greenest in the country, doing our bit to protect the planet. We’re committed to zero carbon by 2030.
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
Happy Halloween from Marjon To celebrate Halloween this year, we are holding a pumpkin competition, with a twist. We want to see what creative ways you've used your pumpkin; did you make pumpkin soup? Did you paint your pumpkin? Did you carve it?
Have you been invited to a Marjon Applicant day? Our student ambassadors have come up with 5 top tips to help you make the most of your Applicant day ❤
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
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
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
Have you been to see the latest exhibition in the Marjon Arts Centre? "This series of photographs, documents artworks displayed within the domestic spaces of participants' homes. The photographs force the viewer to reconsider the process of
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,
Have you ever thought about working for the university? Come and join our Welcome Team We have a vacancy for a Welcome Team Ambassador, with variable hours to fit around your studies and a chance to earn while you learn. Find out more:
Are you a pro-active and enthusiastic person with a friendly and confident demeanour, who thrives in challenging situations? We are currently hiring for two exciting roles within our Student Recruitment and Outreach Team. We are looking for
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
Calling all students We are looking to recruit a diverse team of undergraduate and postgraduate students to join our fantastic Student Ambassador Scheme. In the role, you will have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of events/activities to
Who else is still buzzing from the Lionesses win? ⚽️ Marjon is working with the FA to develop the next generation of women footballers through our FA Women’s High Performance Football Centre. Study with us and enjoy world-class facilities on
Researchers at Marjon have been working on a cross-border research programme called The FLAVOUR Project. The project has been making meals with surplus foods to promote sustainability, support people get into jobs, and help reduce food waste.
We had such a wonderful time welcoming Plymouth Symphony Orchestra to Marjon Arts Centre Thank you to everyone who came. Despite the weather causing us to move the event inside, we had a magical time listening to these talented musicians. This event
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).
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