The University of St Mark & St John has been awarded nearly £3 million of funding to support its growth plans. The award is made by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) from its Catalyst Fund. The award will fund a number of
Did you know that our Sports Centre hosts a Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Clinic? Our clinic is specifically concerned with the prevention of injury and the rehabilitation of our clients back to optimum levels of functional, occupational and
Did you know that our Sports Centre is open to members of the public? We offer a state-of-the-art gym, 25m swimming pool, climbing wall and access to a wide range of classes. We offer membership and pay-as-you-go options. We'd love to welcome you
A new book 'Dyslexia, Literacy and Inclusion' is published this week by Reader in Child Development and Disability, Sean MacBlain, writing with Louise Long and Jill Dunn. It is about raising standards in literacy for children with dyslexia by
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
The Sports Centre will be a Rugby World Cup 2015 Team Base venue. Plymouth will be Namibia’s Team Base while they are playing their two fixtures at Sandy Park in Exeter. Wessel Kotze, Operations and Logistics Manager for the Namibian rugby team,
This week our Vice-Chancellor Professor Cara Aitchison, spoke at the HEPI-Elsevier Research Conference. Professor Aitchison posed questions about what the future holds for research. She highlighted the disproportionately significant role that small
Our BA(Hons) Music Production students bring their 'Elements Expo' to the Eden Project later this month. The expo is an explosive array of interactive sound, light and movement, designed to appeal to both adults and children. Participants will be
All Applicant Day emails have now been sent out – don’t forget to click on the link in the email and book your place to attend on Saturday 11th April. If you haven’t received the email then check your junk mail folder or drop us an email on
The ninth St Luke's Hospice Midnight Walk for Women is on Saturday 18th July. There are 3, 6 or 12 mile routes to choose from which all start and end at the University Sports Centre. Last year 2500 ladies helped raised over £200,000 for this much
UK first as University partners with Diocese in teacher training The Diocese of Truro is working with the University to develop a School Direct initial teacher training scheme, the first of its kind in the country. Lead by senior headteachers, the
Our next Open Day on Saturday 20th June offers a chance to find out about our specialist subjects and world class facilities. Your day will include a welcome talk by our Vice-Chancellor and a student-led campus tour. You'll explore our green and
If you are an applicant and are visiting the University on Saturday 11th April then here is a recap of key timings... The agenda: 10:30 - Registration & Refreshments 11:00 - Welcome talk 11:15 - Academic talks and hands-on sessions 12:15 to 14:00 -
Senior Lecturer to enhance Spanish cultural policy Ian Gilhespy, Senior Lecturer, will present his research to leading Spanish cultural organisations at a national arts and culture symposium. Mr Gilhespy has been invited by The Catalan National
The University invites you to "Outdoor education: A place-responsive approach". This is a lecture on research and practice by academic and author Dr Mike Brown, University of Waikato. #OutdoorEducation University staff, teachers, students, outdoor
This week we'll be visiting the South West and Wales with #UCAS. Our students and staff will be on hand to help with any questions you might have about our courses, our world class sports facilities, student life and our glorious green campus by the
We've had a great week out and about meeting people with #UCAS. We hope to see some of you at our next Open Day on 20th June. All are welcome. You can take a student-led campus tour to explore our friendly, single-site campus and world-class sports
You'll find photos of our green campus and stunning surroundings on #Instagram: instagram.com/marjonplymouth We'd love to see your photos - tag with #marjonuni
Student Beach Clean at Mount Batten with Plymouth Environmental Action. Join the clean up for our city beach, we need volunteers to help keep our beaches beautiful! Leave the University at 9:45am, meet at reception and back by 2pm, bring lunch to
Cell therapies are the future for elite sport. Professor Brendon Noble presents a keynote speech this week titled ‘Elite Sport as a Driver of Medical Advance’. He will speak at a conference entitled 'Sport Science for Sports Practice and
We're preparing to welcome Y7 and Y8 pupils from Plymouth and #Cornwall schools to our #AimHigh experience. The pupils will enjoy a taster of a typical day as an undergraduate student. The day’s activities include a mini-lecture by the
Charlotte, Matt and Melissa are Sport Development students here at the University of St Mark & St John and they have organised a 5km fun run for this Sunday 26th April. The run is in aid of Trevi House, a residential rehabilitation unit which helps
Children from secondary schools in Devon and Cornwall got a flavour of student life at the University of St Mark & St John when they attended ‘Aim High!’ on 22 April.
'Challenge Your Politicians' is the parliamentary hustings for #Moorview. Two debates are being organised by The University of St Mark & St John, Plymouth Octopus Project and The Herald. One of the debates will be held at the University from 7pm to 8
Look out for Camper Obscura on campus on Thursday. They'll photograph students, staff and the public along with the questions they would like to ask local politicians. This happens ahead of the 'Challenge Your Politicians' debate at the University
Marjon Activate has published its summer programme and it is a really good one! The activities include exciting offsite sports such as Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddle Boarding, Surfing and Tree Surfing. In addition there will be football, racket
Dydh da! You are invited to an open lecture on #Cornish Language History and a one hour Cornish Language Lesson with Dr Ken George. Thursday 7th May - lecture at 12:30pm and lesson at 1:30pm. University Lecture Theatre. #Cornwall #Kernow
BBC South West to screen a special election debate tonight. The debate is being filmed at the University of St Mark and St John and is to be shown on BBC One at 10:50pm tonight (Wednesday 29 April). It will be an opportunity for voters to quiz
Find out more about each party, submit your question, join the debate! This event is open to all, so register now to avoid disappointment. The University of St Mark & St John is pleased to be hosting a debate jointly facilitated by the Plymouth
'Challenge Your Politicians' takes place at the University today from 18:30 - 20:30 (in the Desmond Tutu Theatre). The focus will be on #Moorview, #Plymouth constituency and will feature #Election2015 candidates from the #Conservative, #Labour,
eFest 18th-22nd May. A series of workshops, talks and events presented by Underground to help you increase your employability in a competitive job market. The sessions include: Study Abroad, Social Media, CVs, Dissertations, Interview Tips,
We are a small and friendly university located in Plymouth, not far from the stunning South Devon coast and Dartmoor National Park. To see more go to our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/marjonplymouth
Marjon SU brings you May Ball on 16th May! Performing this year are: Mariachis Band The Showhawk Duo The Vibes Along with our own Phil Brown and 'Marjon's Got Talent' winners Beth Shields and Mawgan Penrice. Plus much, much more including casino,
Paul Gray from the Musicians Union will visit to talk to students and staff about the #music industry. He will be in the Sound Studio (KCB569) on Tuesday 12th May. His topics will include contracts, copyrights, live issues, studio issues, income
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
It is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year the focus is on Mindfulness. Mindfulness is an integrative, mind-body based training that helps people to change the way they think and feel about their experiences. To mark Mental Health Awareness
Faustus, a theatre production by The Actors Wheel, a company of our first year BA (Hons) Acting students, previews at the University on Wednesday 13th May. The play is an amalgamation of literary texts based on the Faustian myth. It is about a
Are you thinking about going to University in 2015, 2016 or beyond? If so, our Open Day on Saturday 20th June 2015, may be for you. The Open Day is a chance to talk to course leaders about our degree programs, take a look around our on-site
The Inspiring Students Award winners were announced at a event last night at the University of St Mark & St John. The awards were presented to those who made a positive impact at the University and within the local community. Faye Hatherley-Edwin,
The Student Led Teacher Award winners were announced this week at the University of St Mark & St John. Dan Whitby, Marjon Student Union President, said at the ceremony: “All University staff do an amazing job to challenge and inspire a future
The Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences invites you to: "Exercise in hot environments: Athlete preparation, performance, and the implications of inflammation." Date: Tuesday 26th May Time: 10am This is a special seminar lead by Joshua Guy of the
The Faculty of Sport & Health Science is recruiting: SPORTS THERAPY INTERN x 2 POSTS Variable hours - up to 20 hours per week Fixed term: 8th June 2015 to 18th September 2015 Salary: £8.41 per hour + 12% holiday pay For Marjon final year students.
AoC Sport, the lead organisation for college sport and physical activity, announced that it has renewed a partnership with The University of St Mark & St John. The deal will see AoC Sport and The University of St Mark & St John work together to
A huge educational event called 'Aim High' is taking place today at the University with over 200 school children from the Plymouth area. The action-packed day features interactive activities including inspirational speakers, a newsroom quiz, drama