Varsity 2017

Marjon has signed a deal with Devon FA and Plymouth Argyle to give our football degree students real-world experience of football careers. Chris French of Devon County FA said: "We’re delighted to support students through placements, guest

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

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

Clara Ceballos Soriano with a half-time update from women's lacrosse - seems like Marjon have it all to do...

“My children were grown-up and my husband came out of the forces, so it was time for me. It was a very proud moment graduating from my Foundation Degree in the same week as my son! I am now studying for an Honours degree. In the beginning I

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).

How should we give mental guidance to runners, road cyclists, and triathletes? Dr Alister McCormick, a sport and exercise psychology researcher, is researching the mental aspects of running, road cycling and triathlon. The aim of the research is to

Remember to like the original post to be in with a chance of winning: www.facebook.com/marjonstudentunion/photos/a.229993870785045.1073741828.229938980790534/340073203110444/?type=3&theater

Anyone for hockey?

Don’t miss out on #GE2017. Make sure you’re registered to vote before MIDNIGHT. It takes 5 mins at https://goo.gl/uIhEDu #YourVoteMatters

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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

We are really fortunate to have Dartmoor National Park on our doorstep. Thanks to Sam Hazell, a student with Marjon Outdoor Adventure Education, for taking us there in his wonderful video. Find out more about our undergraduate and postgraduate

#WeAreMarjon My passion for Basketball was ignited in year 8 at Ridgeway School, by the coach at the time Dave Mills. He had so much energy, desire and dedication for the game and his influence has been instrumental in my sporting career. Following

Last call for registration for the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Student Conference 2017 in Plymouth. Register now: http://bit.ly/2oPrER1

Welcome or welcome back to all Marjoners! #marjonforme

It's not too late to apply to us to start in Sept 2017. Check which courses are available on our website and apply now! www.marjon.ac.uk/clearing

Why not work out with us? Marjon Sport & Health Centre is open to students and the public and has completed a major gym refit. www.marjon.ac.uk/marjon-sport

We recently had the opportunity to hear from our alumni, reminiscing about their Marjon days at Kings Road, Chelsea.

Our degrees in Osteopathic Medicine and Psychology are now accredited for the the quality of their provision and training. More: http://bit.ly/2xPGf3R

The Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences is delighted to have been awarded the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Student Conference on 12-13th April 2017 For the full details: http://bit.ly/1WlzGOf

Plymouth Marjon University is proud to sponsor Plymouth Raiders Basketball Club and to mark this we are giving away three pairs of tickets to home games coming up in December. To enter, like this post. #goraiders #followthefox Full terms and

Take a look around our lab. If you're interested in Forensic Criminology you can get a place with us to start in Sept 2017, call now on 0800 015 2534. Read more: bit.ly/2tiLqqW

Instagram story from today's #varsity action - can you see yourself? https://www.instagram.com/jamlivenews/

A very warm welcome to our new students and congratulations to those of you who are getting your A-level results today!

This month Dr Christina Karatzaferi and her team led a three day retreat for the EU funded Muscle Stress Relief project. Members of 15 international research teams, including fellow Plymouthians Knight Scientific, met at the Tzartos Neurodiagnostics

We have the only British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited lab in the South West - move your phone to take a 360 degree look around it. More about Sport & Exercise Science at Marjon: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/sports

Congratulations to our swimmers on great results at the British Universities and Colleges (BUCS) Nationals this weekend. Tom Fannon (left) won Silver in the 50m Free and Tom Maurer (right) won Gold in the 50m Fly. Tom Rudd and Jean Luc Zephir also

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

Ben Proud is World Champion Swimmer Ben, a recent Sport Development student, powered to a gold medal at the World Championships. He lowered his own British record to win the 50m butterfly final in 22.75 seconds. Ben was formerly on our Elite Sports

Studying with Marjon is a personal experience. Your lecturers really get to know you; how you learn, what you are most interested in and what you want to do next. Marjon is the UK’s top university for social mobility. That means we excel at

The last general election resulted in very small majority in the Plymouth Moor View constituency. Whatever your politics, register to vote (if you have not already done so). Make sure your voice is heard.

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

Be creative, earn some cash. The closing date to apply to be a Social Media Champion is Weds 29 November - open to current Marjon students only. See more info and get the application form here:

#WeAreMarjon "I have enjoyed an international academic career spanning 20 years, researching how muscles contribute to health and well-being. "Skeletal muscle research benefits the greatest number of people by advancing knowledge and innovation to

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

Plymouth is a great place to live and study, it's a city with something for absolutely everyone...

Rhys tells us about his experience of Marjon, from joining through Clearing to becoming Deputy President of Marjon Student Union. To start with us in Sept call us on 0800 0152 534 or go to www.marjon.ac.uk/clearing.

Helpful info for new and returning students: www.marjon.ac.uk/welcome

WIN tickets. To enter, like this post. This festive season we are proud to sponsor Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, a co-production from the Barbican Theatre and Le Navet Bete. To celebrate we have two pairs of tickets to give away to see the show at

Did you see Scrooge?

Lucy shares her experience of Clearing...

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

Could this be you? With 100% student satisfaction on our Acting degree two years on the run, our brand new Musical Theatre degree starting in Sept 2018 is set to be fabulous! If you're into 'All That Jazz' you can find out more at Open Day on

We have a variety of Research Seminars coming up including: Age-related changes in the spine: a biomechanical discourse Using 'Think Aloud' Techniques in Expertise Studies (Brown Bag Series) A Kiss in the Dark from a Stranger: Short Stories and the

Thank you to the Yr 12 pupils who joined us this week for Summer School with Next Steps SW. One session (pictured) introduced the pupils to our CSI lab to focus on crime scene analysis. More about Forensic Criminolgy at Marjon: bit.ly/2tiLqqW

#WeAreMarjon “As well as my studies and the Student Ambassador Scheme, I’ve volunteered with the fire service, joined the coastguard, and have worked two jobs. I always feel that when the chips are down, there’s no point getting down about it.

Wishing a very Merry Christmas to all our students, staff and friends!