"I applied for the Going Places Bursary to fund two online Makaton training courses. Makaton is a language programme that uses symbols, signs, and speech to facilitate communication. It is used by over 100,000 children and adults to develop and

There was good news for Marjon when the results of the National Student Survey were released this week. It asks final year students at UK universities about their university experience. We were the no. 1 university in England for “learning

The new Early Career Framework is changing the teaching landscape, with mentoring and support for new teachers. But what exactly is it? We asked leading educators Dr Gill Golder, Cat Scutt MBE and Prof Tanya Ovenden-Hope to explain…

We are so proud Lecturer Dr Alan Butler has been named one of Plymouth's most inspirational people. Alan is coordinator of Pride in Plymouth and director of the Plymouth LGBT+ Community Archive. He is constantly emphasising how important it is to

"Joy to the world! The Lord is come." We enjoyed singing along to some beautiful Christmas carols at the Marjon carol service this morning in the Chaplaincy. #12DaysOfMarjon

Oscar has swapped a 35 min drive for a 50 hour trek to uni. His aim is to get people talking about climate change and nature. He’ll arrive in time for Marjon’s Climate Conference (#MarjonClimateConf) on Wednesday, which is inspired by #COP26.

Campus is looking lovely and ready to welcome you in just a few weeks What are you most looking forward to this September?

Have you ever tried to order a coffee without using your voice? ☕ October is Augmentative and Alternative Communications (ACC) awareness month. To raise awareness Marjon Giving Voice held a silent coffee morning which got people thinking about how

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

We love our green campus ❤

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is focusing on importance of nature. More than half of UK adults say that being close to nature improved their mental health. If things are feeling a bit too much, why not take a stroll to the pond and wood on campus

Women’s Lacrosse

Since the start of the pandemic, one of Marjon’s community responses has been to offer free appointments in our sports therapy and osteopathy clinics. If you’re in any physical pain or discomfort, we can support you. ℹ️ To book and for more:

It is time for our first ever Weekend Teaser! Question: Which football manager is famously known for "parking the bus"? Play along and take your guess at the answer - which will be revealed on Facebook Stories tomorrow morning. This week our football

Before Marjon, I was at a different university and had bad experiences with other students there. I was nervous about potentially putting myself through that again. Since coming to Marjon, I have found a kind, understanding group of friends. I feel

Help others to get the most out of life. Find out about a range of career opportunities available at our free Careers in Health online event at 6.30pm on Tuesday 27 April. ❤️ For more info and to book go to:

Our Student Ambassador Scheme is now open for applications Both new and returning students are welcome! The position of Student Ambassador is one of the most coveted at the university, with flexible shifts and great pay. By becoming a Student

Free gym entry on Sunday 17 October Join Marjon Sport & Leisure for their lock-in event. Train in the gym for free - all you need is some suitable gym clothes and your Marjon student card. There will also be competitions held during the event for

We are delighted to announce that we are sponsoring the Britain’s Ocean City Half Marathon, 10k and 5K taking place on Sunday 5th September 2021. ‍♂️ We have secured 20 FREE spaces for Marjon students and staff in each of the races so if you

You can now study with Marjon even if you’re on the other side of the world! We recently welcomed new students and returning alumni to our new MA Professional Education Practice. It is delivered 100% online. All you need to study is a computer or

#WeAreMarjon ⚽ “It’s an unusual situation to be in. I get paid to watch football. I’m always professional about it but sometimes it doesn’t feel like work. I’m lucky. I’ve been interested in sport for as long as I can remember. It’s

Women’s Futsal

It’s not too late to apply to live in our on-site student halls. Most flats are made up of nine rooms, which means you have a ready-made family, likely to become your friends for life. You’ll share so much with them – meals, nights in, study

It was great to see students and staff (as well as members of the public) making use of the pop up vaccination van we had on campus last week. Big thanks to BBC Spotlight for popping down to find out more about the service ❤

Campus tours are back This year you are invited to take a walk around our stunning university with one of our talented Student Ambassadors. You will have the opportunity to see our academic and social spaces and find out more about the courses you

We're inviting all parents and supporters of current and future Marjon students to tune into a live talk on Thursday. Find out how student finance works and hear from a parent who has two children at university, including one at Marjon. To book,

Welcome to the Lord Caradon Lecture 2021 with Sir Kim Darroch

Thank you Lenny Byrne ❤ What an incredibly moving and inspirational speech - given by Lenny Byrne (Chief Nurse and Director of Integrated Clinical Profession for University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust) as he accepted his honorary degree from

We’re supporting #UniMentalHealthDay, so we’ve picked out our top student support resources... Marjon’s Student Support and Wellbeing team are just an email away: studentsupport@marjon.ac.uk The Listening Post is Marjon’s student led support

Visit our stunning green campus during October half-term and meet the people that make Marjon so special Friday 29th October will be dedicated to campus tours. We're delighted to be able to offer visits to our University in-person. Tour the academic

Clearing opens today. You can apply for a course using Clearing if you’re not already holding an offer from a university, and the course still has places. Whether you’re a year 13 student or you’re considering returning to education, our

Dan, Josh, Helen and Rowan talk about lockdown life at Marjon...

Men’s football 1s (first half)

#WeAreMarjon “Walking is one of the ways I care for myself and the planet. It's more than just exercise; it's time to think, time to be. I learn about myself; decisions become clearer, I accept more. I've struggled with my mental health since I

Congratulations to second year BSc Sport Rehabilitation student and Marjon Sports Scholar, Sam Taylor, who has been selected for the Great Britain U23 Elite Development Hockey squad! Sam was selected following a trial period that granted him a place

#WeAreMarjon “Me and my daughter are both Education students at Marjon, we're the first within our family to do a degree. I was already a student before Hollie started uni. When she said she was thinking of Marjon, I thought ‘your mum is going

Congratulations to Physical Education student, Angus Scotney who has recently returned from the International Surfing Association (ISA) World Surfing Games in EL Salvador, coaching the British surfing team. ‍♂️ Angus began surfing

Researchers at Marjon are leading a major international study on asthma treatments. The Marjon team are collaborating with the University of Plymouth, the University of Exeter and Devon hospitals, including the University Hospitals Plymouth NHS

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... ‍

Notice to all students: Please see your emails and the MyMarjon news post about teaching in the final week of term.

#WeAreMarjon “‘BEd Boys’ has been a project I’ve wanted to implement since coming to uni. When I saw the Change Makers Project, I went for it and took my ideas forward. It's about ways to support men who are training as teachers. The main

At Marjon, we’ve always been committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning and understand how important feeling part of our learning community is to us all. We know that’s why our students rank us so highly and you show such

Video reads: The story of Good King Wenceslas and its link to Marjon. The carol you hear now is sung by Musical Theatre students currently studying at Marjon. The carol tells a story of a Bohemian king braving winter weather to do charitable works.

Join us on campus this Saturday for our Open Day. Get answers to all your questions about courses and student life You can book a space now: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/open-days/

Welcome to our new students. You’re starting at university and stepping into the next phase of your life. It’s a momentous time. Are you feeling excited? Maybe a little nervous too? If so, please be reassured that we’re determined to make your

Our neighbours have been roaming around campus this week Pictures: Sara-Jane Vanstone, 3rd year Journalism

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.

Honorary graduate for Wednesday 27 October: Lenny Byrne Lenny Byrne was appointed as Chief Nurse and Director of Integrated Clinical Professions of University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in April 2019. He has worked as a nurse for almost thirty

Following the latest Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (2020), we’re delighted to announce that we’re ranked third in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction! Read the full story: https://bit.ly/3a30kbh