Ben Proud will compete at #Rio2016 tomorrow (Tues), swimming at approx 5pm. Read about Ben's #roadtorio here: http://bit.ly/2b6pM51

We asked Journalism student Daniel Cole to capture a little of the feeling of Open Day. You can read Dan's report here... Hundreds of prospective students flocked to the University of St Mark & St John today for Open Day. Alongside a welcome talk

A few photos from yesterdays first home games with our new Under Armour UK Kit. Marjon Sport

It's September! As the countdown to Freshers begins, here's a brief look back at last years fun. WATCH this movie made by Marjon Media Society students. For the 2016 line up, take a look and get tickets here:

For help and advice, the latest job vacancies & career related articles please like us on Facebook. We're Underground, the University's employability service: https://www.facebook.com/UndergroundatMarjon/

Watch 30+ videos about student life at Marjon on our YouTube channel. Subscribe on YouTube for more: bit.ly/27V0t9y

We'll be at the Devon Business Show with Devon Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday 15 June at Plymouth Pavilions. You can chat to us about undergraduate and postgraduate courses in #Plymouth including our MBA and mentoring options. Read about the MBA

Students raise awareness of poverty by organising a mannequin challenge in the library. Following this, the collection was taken to Plymouth Foodbank. Thank you everyone for your contribution!

Marjon on hand for A-Level Results day The University of St Mark & St John is gearing up to guide students through clearing following the publication of A-Level results next month. To read the full story: http://bit.ly/2a8XWzQ

News: Marjon's 'magic pants' could hold key to Olympic success

Student of Youth & Community Work wins Young Person of the Year Award - well done Amber Davies! Read more:

If you see our - M A R J O N - Ad Van out and about on your way to #MTVCrashes tonight, send us a selfie #marjonontour =D

10 reasons you know you're at Marjon http://bit.ly/2fzUR1f

Chinese officials discuss post-Brexit partnership with Marjon http://bit.ly/2fV4shB

Moving in day 2016 is Sunday 18 September. Our staff and student ambassadors will be on hand to help and we are excited to welcome our new students! Read on if you'd like a reminder of what to do on the day... You can arrive anytime after 10am. Go

Join us for 'Access to Higher Education Day' on Wednesday 5 October. This event will be an opportunity for students on Access to Higher Education Diploma pathways to join together and engage in activities and masterclasses, led by a team from the

Last chance to secure NHS funding to train as a Speech & Language Therapist. This year is the last opportunity for new students to apply for an NHS grant to cover the cost of their Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) degree. The grant will no longer be

News: Marjon is the number 2 UK university for facilities spend per student according to The Complete University Guide. http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/universities/choosing-the-right-university/top-10-uk-universities-for-facilities-spend

Students rank Marjon courses top of the class In National Student Survey results released today, the University of St Mark and St John in Plymouth has shot up the league tables achieving 100% student satisfaction in some of its flagship courses and

The University of St Mark & St John is the top ranked university in the UK for social mobility. We are a small, values-based university. We provide transformative education and research and will develop this further via our 10-year strategic plan,

You saw them here first... Pictured are Cody Burdett, Tom Fannon, Lily Goddard, Thomas Maurer, Alyssa Oates, Tom Rudd, Ivo Staub, David Wilkes and Jean Luc Zephir. All are first year students and very talented athletes who compete at a level which

#WeAreMarjon “I went from a world at University where I was ‘he’, ‘him’, and all that stuff totally naturally, to go back to my home town where it’s very rural and not as diverse. I thought, ‘what’s the best way for me to

Varsity Football: Congratulations to Women's 1st team football for reaching the conference cup final. It is taking place on Wednesday so as a result Varsity football Mens & Womens 1st team will now take place on THURSDAY, not on Wednesday as was

10 things you might not know about Marjon http://bit.ly/2hPDDOW

Congratulations to Ben Proud on winning two medals at the European Aquatics Championships last week. He won bronze medals in both the 50m butterfly and the 50m freestyle. Ben is a student on our elite sports scheme which enables talented young

Student wins Award for work at ‘Growing for Life’ project Hester Pelly, a Youth & Community Work student, has won a Dean’s Commendation from the University of St Mark & St John for her ‘exceptionally positive contribution to the community’.

Breaking news: Many congratulations to student Sarah Barrow, who has today been named as a member of the GB diving team for #Rio2016. Two Marjon students, Sarah Barrow and Ben Proud, will be competing at the top of their game for Team GB in the Rio

The University has become one of only four universities in the UK to have been awarded the Social Enterprise Mark, indicating that we are a social enterprise supporting the community, the environment and with good social purpose. For more information

Student Swimming Offer - £5 for six swimming sessions the University Sports Centre. Register at the Sports Centre (terms apply).

Still some seats remaining for tomorrow's public lecture from Blake Morrison and launch of Creative Writing student's publication, 'Ellipses', hot-off-the-press! To be sure of a seat email to lhocking@marjon.ac.uk. http://bit.ly/1nCJOnS

'Beyond Horizons' arrives at Marjon on Thursday 3 November. Organised by the Institute for Outdoor Learning this event brings together 150 students, including our own Outdoor Adventure Education undergraduates. Students will attend workshops and

IN THE NEWS: What are universities doing to widen participation into higher education? Here is Kari, whose job it is to explain all the options to people who may not have considered university. Read the full story: http://bit.ly/1TOiB0K

Applications wanted for fund aiming to find Plymouth's next generation of Olympic stars We know that there’s a lot of sporting talent within the greater Plymouth area. But sadly, many of them don’t have the funds or the support to reach their

An internationally acclaimed Criminologist with 25 years’ experience has joined the University as one of a number of strategic appointments to the senior team. Dr Lystra Hagley-Dickinson joins as Head of Department of Social Sciences and Associate

We do pioneering research with a tangible impact. Interested? We might have just the research role for you: bit.ly/23K1Q89 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D07foURJjQ

Speech & Language Therapy Careers Would you like to find out more about an exciting career working with children and adults who have communication difficulties? Speech and language therapists (SLTs) provide life-improving treatment, support and care

We were delighted to hear just how much this year's Marjon Summer school inspired our student attendees. “My experience has been amazing, Summer school has definitely changed my perception of university. I wasn’t sure before but now I 100% want

Student soundbites - hear what our students have to say about their university experience.

Plymouth Argyle players support the Marjon Student Union fun run in aid of World Mental Health Day. Read more: bit.ly/2cFsAGa

We caught up with Youth & Community graduate Carin Laird to find out about her career at Barnados: https://youtu.be/AUbdG0vy-Qc Read more about our Youth & Community work degree here: http://bit.ly/1Rwd1Iy

Welcome to our Carol Service...

Sunrise on campus

News: University will host the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Student Conference 2017. http://bit.ly/1WlzGOf

Olympic gold medallist Giselle Ansley, who spent her formative years training at Marjon, returned this month to Plymouth Marjon Hockey Club. The Great Britain defender helped Team GB to their first women’s Olympic hockey title in Rio. On being

Honoured to recognise Kirsten Nosworthy from Riverside Community Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth tonight as Teacher of the Year.

The Marjon SU Student Led Teaching Awards celebrate the good practice and hard work of staff at the university. Students nominate staff for the extra value they add to their student experience. The winners for 2016 are: Innovation Award - Dr Mathew

Marine turns actor Former Royal Marine Tip Cullen is currently enrolled on the BA (Hons) Acting course. At 47 years old Tip is the most mature student on his course. “The course and being part of the Actor's Wheel is unbelievable". The

Dr Christina Karatzaferi awarded funding for international collaboration on muscle research. http://www.marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/marjon-news/dr-christina-karatzaferi-granted-eu-funding-for-muscle-research.html

It's not too late to apply for 2016. The UCAS deadline for most undergraduate courses is 15th January 2016 and Ann from our Admissions team answers frequently asked questions about applying to university. If you have any other questions you can ask