The University hosts an ongoing series of talks by Visiting Writers. The talks are free to attend and open to all - we invite anyone who loves literature to join us at these inspiring evenings. The next Visiting Writer talks are with author Tom

Not long to go now! we’re looking forward to welcoming you on moving-in day on Sunday 17 September For more information for new and returning students https://www.marjon.ac.uk/welcome

The Marjon Student Union Student Led Teaching Awards celebrate good practice, with staff members being nominated by students. The winners for 2017 are: Inspiration Award - Anne Bradley Innovation Award - Kelvin Kirk Outstanding Supervisor Award -

Move over ‘Strictly’ as Marjon PhD student prepares to host 'World Dad Dancing Championship'. Read more: http://bit.ly/2f1p5fz With Dangerous Dads Network and Forest and Beach.

Christmas came to campus on Monday. Students and staff donated items to support refugee aid charity Open Hearts Open Borders and enjoyed carols and a pop up party in the Quad. #MarjonChristmas

#WeAreMarjon "I work supporting people with autism alongside studying for an MEd in Autism Education. As someone on the spectrum, I felt a duty to open up and use my creativity to help others. I set up ‘Autism Assemble’, a social enterprise

Congratulations to striker Cody Cooke and Truro City FC on reaching the first round of the FA Cup for the first time. Cody, a Sports Development graduate, told us: “University was the best three years I have had within education. My tutors

We are delighted to be hosting the EOE Network Seminar from 28 June to 2 July 2017. All outdoors enthusiasts are invited. The seminar is about 'Outdoor atmospheres and narratives' and delegates can opt to stay on-campus, either in halls or at our pop

Congratulations to Hayley Groves on being recognised for extensive volunteering work relevant to her course. Hayley studies BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy and you can read more about this inspiring course here: bit.ly/21gUhnY

Lucy shares her experience of Clearing...

Our new undergraduate and postgraduate 2018 prospectuses have arrived. Get your copy here: http://bit.ly/2owJLiw

Also, live updates on The Doughnut - for pics, videos and match reports as they come in http://thedoughnut.co.uk/news/varsity-2017-live/

Marjon has joined Enterprise Educators UK (EEUK), an organisation which has been networking and developing enterprise education for over 15 years. This opportunity to work with over 1,600 enterprise educators and practitioners from over 100 UK

Dr Christina Karatzaferi recently welcomed UK and EU students and colleagues from the Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE) consortium and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions to Marjon’s new Biosciences lab. They gathered for research and

Cameron Lancaster, BEd graduate and Headteacher, shares his experience on applying for NQT roles.

Congratulations to the class of 2017 and thank you to everyone who joined the graduation celebrations! #marjongrad

Get a feel for student life at Open Day tomorrow (Saturday 7 October). 08:30 until 15:00. More info: bit.ly/2o4cRpN #MarjonForMe

Wanna know what's going on at Varsity today? Keep tuned for the latest live updates #MarjonSportsThing

May Ball 2017

A very warm welcome to our new PhD students. Avik Banerjee, Ian Blackwell and Alison Milner will undertake Education research while Abi Alao, Sally Cinnamond and Samantha Lynn focus on Health research. More: www.marjon.ac.uk/research

Our Student Support team are there to make sure you never feel alone. They offer support covering student finance, counselling, dyslexia support, disability support, welfare issues, employability and more. The team recently passed the annual check

A team of Sports Therapy students traveled to Portsmouth to provide a pop-up clinic at a military run Field Gun Championship. Sub Lt Emily Gunning of HMNB Devonport Brickwoods Field Gun Crew said: “Their knowledge throughout the training season

It's Marjon, but hang on, where are the students? Students are invited to join us tomorrow (Weds) for 360 degree photo shoots: 7am - in the gym at Marjon Sport & Health Centre 11.30am - at the Library 1.30pm - on the 3G (meet outside the Grandstand)

Teachers graduating from our Education programmes are the top earners in the South West and Wales. Read more: http://bit.ly/2wZF29m

Make sure to get your tickets for Twelfth Night - featuring some of our very own incredibly talented acting students http://bit.ly/2v2VqZC. For information on our Acting Degree http://bit.ly/2vPIy6s

“My passion for football helps make a difference. ‘Kicks’ targets the most deprived areas. We use jumpers as goal posts in car parks. It’s the rawest sense of football you’ll ever see. A lad came at age 13 as a bit of a hard man. He

Our Education and Social Sciences Conference is on Friday 22nd September 2017 from 10:00 - 15:00. For more information and to book your year 13 students onto this Conference please email: visitus@marjon.ac.uk

It's a hit! The new hockey pitch is open. The pitch is being put through its paces today by 60 young players and two very special coaches, Olympic Champion Giselle Ansley and England's Johnny Kinder (pictured).

The University of St Mark & St John and Livewell Southwest are proud to be putting theory into practice and working closely with nurses and GP surgeries in Plymouth to deliver a special leg clinic to support those who are elderly, or have to stand

The UK Sport Development Network (UKSDN) is a professional network of academics and practitioners working together to influence sport policy and practices. On 17 November Plymouth Marjon University will host the UKSDN 2017 Conference, titled

Before he heads home to Greece we catch up with Georgios, a third year International student, about his Marjon experience. If you want to find out more, get along to Open Day this weekend: http://bit.ly/2o4cRpN

#WeAreMarjon Moving to Plymouth is the best decision I’ve ever made. I don’t think Marjon would be the same if it wasn’t in Plymouth. I certainly wouldn’t be the same person I am today if I hadn’t come here. I’d probably still be

Good luck to all the runners taking part in Plymouth Britain's Ocean City 10K including our team of Marjon runners. Look out for the Marjon psyching team, there to help you on your way. You’ve got this Plymouth!

The future of the North of Plymouth could look like this! The construction of our new student hub is advancing and wider plans are proposed for developing the area. The 'Plym Vale' project would create a 'garden suburb' to the North of Plymouth,

We caught up with research fellow Avik Banerjee just back from the Emerging Researchers’ Conference (ECR) in Copenhagen. Avik's PhD explores the 'invisible phenomenon' of private tutoring for pupils with dyslexia in the UK. He said the conference

Pop-up election debate TODAY - led by students. Have your say or just listen and enjoy some free pizza. #GE2017 Time: 11am Venue: Dining hall

The University awards honorary degrees to local people who make outstanding contributions to education, culture, enterprise or society. Our first honorary graduate of 2017 is Faraday Fearnside. Faraday is a Marjon graduate who founded a

NEWS: Plymouth Marjon Hockey Centre to be featured on BBC Spotlight Olympics gold medallist Giselle Ansley made a surprise, whistle-stop visit to Plymouth Marjon University to see how work is progressing on the new second hockey pitch at Plymouth

WIN tickets. To enter, like this post. Congratulations to four amazing Marjon actors - Chloe Carrubba, Owen Lewis, Ashleigh Reynolds and Robyn Tennant - on winning parts in the Barbican Theatre production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. To celebrate

Marjon football students visit West Bromwich Albion for an insight their Sport Development programmes More: http://bit.ly/2jPLpXg

Fake news and alternative truths debate with new Vice-Chancellor. Our new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rob Warner, has extended an open public invitation to his special welcome to the City this month. The event is the first opportunity Rob will have

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Welcome to the Strength and Conditioning lab where our students work with athletes to optimise their performance. Our lab and world-class sports centre are equipped with state-of-the-art gear, prepping students with real-life experience from day one.

Help save the world, one food shop at a time. It is Fairtrade Fortnight. Fairtrade means fair prices for farmers in the developing world. Find out more and enjoy a free fairtrade pancake in the Marshall room in Marjon Chaplaincy at 11am today. More:

Turn your last-minute #UCAS application into a Christmas cracker! Read our tips: http://bit.ly/2mSDfki

Our football development degree is delivered in partnership with Plymouth Argyle Football Club's Community Trust and Devon County Football Association. Students gain experience from work placements and earn football coaching qualifications, with

The Autism Lectures - Know Your Normal Jak Whitfield, a recent #marjongrad and founder of the Autism Assemble, returns to give a talk about pioneering autism research. He'll introduce new 'know your normal' resources developed by Ambitious about

Our psychology space is great for practical experience as it is equipped with a range of activities and a one way observation mirror. It's not too late to apply to study BSc (Hons) Psychology with us, call on 0800 015 2534 to secure one of the last

Our final honorary graduate of 2017 is Giselle Ansley MBE. Giselle was a member of the gold medal winning GB hockey team at the Rio Olympics 2016 and holds an MBE for services to hockey. Giselle plays for England Hockey and Surbiton Hockey Club.