Returning to study? Ready for a change of career? Explore your options at our Postgraduate Open Evening. http://bit.ly/1LgRFTK

WATCH: One of graduates Angela Kalwaites talks about her work at on BBC Radio after graduating from Journalism. http://bit.ly/1nCwEHr

Greg Whyte OBE will open the new Sports Science Laboratories at the University of St Mark & St John tomorrow (22 March). As part of the Grand Opening, Professor Whyte will share his fascinating career with VIP guests, coaches, and elite athletes as

The votes are in and Marjon Student Union (MSU) have announced that Elias McGill will be the next MSU President and Haden Tye will be the next Deputy President. Elias campaigned to develop the Marjon app so students can use it to manage all of their

We are excited to launch our new website. It is packed with new info, photos and videos. See the website at www.marjon.ac.uk.

22 March 2016

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

The lottery funded Starfish Project run by North Devon Homes (NDH) to promote children's wellbeing, has been evaluated by our researchers. Frances Walsh, Community Involvement manager at NDH said: “Commissioning Dr Susan Cooper and her team from

RESEARCH NEWS: Boat Race analysis featured in The Times this weekend! Full story here: http://marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/marjon-news/new-research-predicts-best-strategies-for-success-in-the-boat-race.html

Thinking of a change of career? Want to take your skills to the next level? Stand out from the crowd with a Postgraduate qualification. Come along to our Open Evening to find out more. http://bit.ly/1LgRFTK

NEWS in 60 seconds: Sport Science Labs opened last week by Prof Greg Whyte OBE, coach to the stars! Read the full story: http://www.marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/marjon-news/grand-opening-of-sport-science-labs-huge-success.html

Top New York actor, Mihaela Mihut, who learned from actors like Ellen Burstyn, Harvey Keitel and Al Pacino shared her expertise with students from the Actors Wheel recently.

WATCH: How to be a writer - Blake Morrison shared his tips with creative writing students recently as part of the visiting writers series. http://marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/marjon-news/how-to-be-a-writer.html

Kick start your career in Sports Therapy. Join the University of St Mark & St John and the Sports Therapy Organisation for the inaugural Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Student Conference on 6th May 2016. The conference is open to our own students

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

Hundreds of children step into the world of books Over two days the University of St Mark & St John was transformed into a magical world of stories as over two hundred primary school pupils were welcomed by authors Sarah Manfield and Sally Bates as

It’s never too early (or too late) to gain skills and experiences to help you get into your dream job when you graduate. Sign up to eFEST to get ahead. Special events focused on education, experience, enterprise and employability will run from

We go swim training with Ben Proud ahead of the British Swimming Championships 2016.

Are you considering further study? Come to Postgraduate Open Evening next Weds 13 April to find out about our courses in business, journalism, sports rehab, teaching, TESOL and youth work. Book: http://bit.ly/1PXWJaN

Marjon Elite Sport Scholar Ben Proud before he tries out for the Olympics. We'll find out how far he'll go at the British Swimming Championships this Thursday. Good luck Ben!

Members of our acting company, The Actors Wheel, rehearse Sex Strike, which is a modern take on the ancient Greek comedy Lysistrata. More: www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/acting-degree/

The University of St Mark & St John has developed a five-year Fellowship programme to recruit inspirational and innovative minds to our campus in Plymouth. The Mayflower Doctoral Fellowships are open to pioneering research practitioners with recent

Our MSc TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) course includes a teaching internship in Chile or Plymouth.

Be inspired by city, coast and countryside at the University of St Mark & St John in Plymouth. Ours is one of more than 50 Plymouths in the world, but we’re pretty confident that it’s the best. By far. Find out more: www.marjon.ac.uk

Are you ready for the best girls' night out Plymouth's ever seen? The University Sports Centre will host the 10th annual St Luke's Hospice Plymouth Midnight Walk on Sat 9 July 2016. The Plymouth Herald named this the Best Community Event of 2015 so

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

Plymouth Studio School has an Open Day tomorrow (Saturday 16 April) from 10am to 1pm. The school offers sport related GCSEs, BTECHs & A levels and opportunities for pupils who want a career in sport or sport management. Book on 01752 243 900 or

Double swim success today as two Marjon students, Aaron Rickhuss and Ben Proud, qualify for the final of the 50m Free at the British Swimming Championships #BSC16. Ben set a new British Record of 21.65 seconds. With Olympic qualification up for

Breaking news: Ben Proud won the Men's 50m Freestyle at the 2016 British Swimming Championships. Ben is British Champion and qualifies to swim at the Rio 2016 Olympics. An inspiring performance!

Thumbs up for the University of St Mark & St John and Plymouth from GB swimming champion Ben Proud. http://www.marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/marjon-news/swimming-star-ben-proud-wins-at-british-championships-on-way-to-olympics.html

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

Football Discover Day. Would you like to find out what it is like to study football coaching and sports development at university? Discover Day is for year 12 students who are passionate about football and aspire to work in the beautiful game.

Students James Tattersall and Gus Hayward have organised the Plymouth Fitness Games to support Heartswell South West. The games feature a range of challenging sporting activities, developed to find the fitness champions of Plymouth! All aged 16 and

Rob Rushton, a final year Journalism student, travelled to Calais to create a short film about life inside a migrant camp in a bid to raise awareness about the conditions people are living in. Rob's film previews at Music Across Borders tomorrow

Introducing the brown bag seminars... The brown bag seminars are very informal research seminars, encouraging colleagues to get together to explore research interests, present papers and discuss ideas in progress. All are welcome, from those new to

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

Watch our acting students, performing as The Actor's Wheel company, on their UK tour: http://bit.ly/1TsCbMj

We asked our Vice Chancellor Professor Cara Aitchison, what makes the University of St Mark & St John special. We'd love to hear what makes it special to you. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uM264sp_Zg

Our Speech & Language students today host a Communication Matters Roadshow, bringing together professionals and service users to see the latest in communication equipment and software. More: http://bit.ly/21gUhnY

Well done to students handing in their dissertations today - here are some of you with your finished dissertations!

Read the Reverend Nick Griffin's reflections on the solidarity sleep out: "I slept in the middle of Marjon’s quad, under a tarp with only a layer of cardboard between me and the cold earth. Sixteen people, both staff and students joined me. This

Two students are girl power champions: http://bit.ly/1Z2fnVm

Two teaching graduates shortlisted for Cornwall Teachers Awards: http://bit.ly/1rQNFRf

Find out about our sports therapy services ahead of the Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Student Conference on Friday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bVzdS2VavE

The University of St Mark & St John in association with the Sports Therapy Organisation will host the inaugural Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Student Conference on 6th May 2016. The keynote speakers are Professor Cathy Speed, Consultant in

Yesterday students and staff engaged in a stimulating question time about the European Union and the forthcoming referendum. The event was chaired by Dan Whitby of the Student Union and featured panel members from the Social Science teaching team.

There’s nothing like an Open Day to help you get to grips with university life and make those all-important decisions about your future. You can explore the facilities, meet academic staff and students and pick up a wealth of useful information at

Our 2017 prospectus is now available. You can request one here: http://bit.ly/23s0BZe

The Inspiring Student Awards celebrate students who make a positive difference within the university and local community. We spoke to student Millie Roberts, who has been nominated for her work as a volunteer coach. Millie volunteers for Special