In response to the national fall in the number of people applying to teaching related-courses the University is making an important contribution to teacher training by encouraging more people to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). We have places
Marjon students, Student Space is a wellbeing resource to support you through coronavirus. Run by Student Minds, they offer services, tools and a range of information that can help you through the pandemic. If you need it, they’re just a click
It’s been an unusual term. We might not be able to see it out together in person but you can join lots of familiar faces at our first Virtual Carol Service. We are #MarjonTogether, so please join us in celebrating Christmas in song with Marjon
Please test on return. We ask that everyone who is returning to campus does a rapid lateral flow test before returning. Once back, we expect anyone accessing campus to continue to test twice a week. This is in line with government expectations for
In a strange turn of events, Lionel (the Marjon Mascot) has been voted 'Director of Mischief' in the Marjon Student Union election. Lionel will be wreaking havoc from September 2024. #TeamMarjon #AprilFools
We're now recruiting Student Ambassadors. This flexible paid role is a great way to meet people and you'll get fantastic work experience for your CV. Find out more: https://jobs.marjon.ac.uk/
Take the next step towards the career of your dreams ⭐️ Attending an open day is a fantastic way to find out about our courses (both undergraduate and postgraduate), accommodation and the support we offer students - all on our beautiful green
Schools Out! If you are looking for fun family activities then try a family swim at our Sports Centre. Its open to all and a family swim is just £10 for four people (one must be aged under 16 years). See pool opening times: http://bit.ly/1HMqVDk
#MarjonOnTour A field trip for BEd students specialising in English and History to Lydford village, in Devon, to look at ways to incorporate literacy skills in the study of history. They were very fortunate to be guided by Michael Gorley from
I didn’t get into music until I was 16, when my mum bought my younger brother a red ukulele, and I started messing around with it. I was truly bad. I’d been singing in my bedroom for so long and no one had ever heard it. My first Open Mic was in
Over one in four women and one in five men do less than 30 minutes of physical activity a week, so are classified as ‘inactive’, an unsustainable situation, and one that is costing an estimated £7.4 billion a year and increasing the need for
“Before I studied PGCE RE at Marjon, I worked as a Teaching Assistant in a special education school. I chose to do my PGCE after coming back from maternity leave with my second child. I felt like I needed more of a challenge. I wanted to keep
International Day is on Thurs 22nd November. Get involved with the International Sport of Sepak Takraw in the Sports Halls, 11.30 -15.00. Don’t know what Sepak Takraw is? Take a look at; http://www.soccer-iq.co.uk/sepak-takraw/
| Plymouth Marjon University is set to welcome world class kayaker Bren Orton for a pool session in the Marjon Sport & Health Centre this week. Bren will come to the state-of-the-art facilities at Marjon on Friday and lead a kayak session in the
#WeAreMarjon “Reading for pleasure is all about fostering a love of reading and books in children. Due to my interest in this one of my lecturers gave me the opportunity to attend the Teachers as Readers book club in Plymouth, where teachers meet
Are you a Marjon student that has undergone financial hardship due to the Covid-19 Pandemic? It's not too late to apply for the University's Covid-19 Hardship Fund. If you have already applied to the Summer University Hardship Fund please do not
We are delighted to announce that following the Graduate Employability in Sport module, third year Sport Development students have received job offers during lockdown The module focuses on students applying and interviewing for 'mock' careers with
See what our students Allannah and Sophie, have to say about our BSc (Hons) Speech And Language Therapy course. We have a small number of places remaining to start Sept 2015 and course fees are paid by the NHS. To apply or for a chat about this
#WeAreMarjon “I’m so happy with the decision I made whilst applying through clearing. I applied for university around mid-august last year. At first, I completed my university applications for a different course but after going to interviews and
Where are you now? The University is celebrating 25 years of Youth & Community Work! We are launching a project to track down the great people who studied here and now work in this field. Please share so we can share your story.
| "They are the ideal tenants for our former home - a building steeped in broadcasting history since 1939 which will now see the next generation of 21st century journalists honing their skills in radio, television and digital media," - Leo Devine,
Need some help with your studies? Want to get back on track and not sure what to do or who to talk to? Contact studentsupport@marjon.ac.uk or Academic Advice Co-ordinator, Caroline Broad, in confidence. We'll work together and help find the right
#WeAreMarjon "No matter your background, you are welcome to study postgraduate at Marjon, and I am here to make your transition as smooth as possible. With a diverse mix of people already studying, I understand that everyone's journey is unique. "As
Calling all aspiring teachers PGCE applications are now open, and we're here to help! Explore our Essential Guides, featuring expert insights, to navigate your teacher training journey. Learn more about what a PGCE is, excel in your teacher training
Check out this huge picture gallery from yesterday's #MarjonGraduation ceremonies courtesy of Dom Moore Photography and Plymouth Herald, where your names are printed in today's newspaper.
Want to increase your skills, know-how and confidence in delivering sports-based activities to disabled people? If so, join 'Active Kids for All' in the University Sports Centre on 19th May from 3-6pm. This session is open to students, staff and the
Established in 1984, the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) is the professional body for sport and exercise sciences in the UK. It aims to deliver excellence in sport and exercise sciences, via the application of scientific
Rising Temperatures, Surging Threats: UK at Risk of Mosquito-Borne Diseases as Climate Crisis Intensifies - Is the Government Doing Enough? Read as Marjon PhD Student, Katie Major-Smith, talks about the need for climate action and what we can do to
If you're looking for a career that's centered around care, then nursing might be right for you, and with options to specialise in adult, mental health and learning disability nursing, our pre-registration nursing courses mean you can choose to
Congratulations Class of 2022❤️ "You are my Marjon, and you always will be." #MarjonGrad Here are some of the photographs taken at today's celebrations.
#WeAreMarjon "I’m feeling much better this week. It was nerve-racking to have to move to online teaching but so far it’s been good. My online lectures were really good. My lecturer, Laura, was really professional, she knew exactly what to do and
Join us for TeachMeet, an event for primary school teachers, teaching assistants and other educators which is guaranteed to inspire and energise! The theme is wellbeing and the event is on 28 February 2019 and will be hosted by BBC Teach at Marjon.
#WeAreMarjon “I moved from Derbyshire to Cornwall 15 years ago, when I began to raise my young family. I had lost my mum to cancer and needed a new focus. I’ve always been interested in working with children. So, aged 30, I started to work at a
Sonia Blandford, one of the country's foremost experts on improving outcomes for children from disadvantaged backgrounds, will give a guest lecture at Marjon titled 'Born to Fail? Social Mobility, A Working Class View'. Sonia, a prolific writer, is
Looking for somewhere to enjoy this beautiful sunshine? The Royal William Yard is an absolute gem! It is the perfect place to indulge in delicious food, soak up the sun, and take in that invigorating sea breeze We are incredibly grateful to call