#WeAreMarjon When I saw diver Tom Daley win a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics, I was inspired and wanted to give diving a go. I headed down to Plymouth Life Centre to see what they had to offer. Four years on and I am a platform diver training

Yesterday our students enjoyed a lecture on stem cells and sport regenerative medicine by Professor John Hunt of the University of Liverpool. The focus was on approaches to repairing elite athletes. Professor Andrew Edwards, Dean of the Faculty of

Welcome to Sarah Preedy who joins us to lead an undergraduate business degree which has enterprise and entrepreneurship at its core. Sarah, an experienced business tutor, has also led extracurricular enterprise programmes which offer support and

Our campus is within reach of some spectacular beaches. Click and drag your mouse, swipe or move your phone to take a 360-degree look around Bigbury-On-Sea and Burgh Island.

Our friends at MSU have set up a new Facebook page. You can like them here... Marjon Student Union!

Last year our trainees scored us 96% satisfaction for postgraduate teacher training (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2016). You can see our postgraduate teaching options here: http://bit.ly/2nrzrYG Or find out much more at our Open Evening: www

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

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

Connor Mountford with a full time report from the men's thirds football, which ended 1-1, and probably ended University of St Mark & St John hopes of an unlikely comeback :-(

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Marjon welcomes Outdoor Education practitioners from all over the world for the European Outdoor Education Conference 2017. Read more: http://bit.ly/2s2geeT #EOE2017

The Inspiring Student Awards 2017 winners were celebrated at an awards ceremony last night. Congratulations to all the winners, they are: Community Volunteer of the Year Award - Millie Roberts Millie has blossomed into a very competent coach, she

#WeAreMarjon When I was five I had my first taste of theatre, being taken to the West End for a birthday treat with my family. It was so glittery and magical that I became fixated with singing and dancing. From this moment onwards everything I did

Remaining guest tickets for Graduation 2017 will go on sale on 4th October at 6pm. They can be purchased via the website and will be available on a first come first served basis. #marjongrad

Acting student Morgan Cusack is one of the performers at TONIGHT'S LGBTQ+ ARTS SHOWCASE Organised by Marjon Student Union Friday 24th February 19:30 Dining Hall, free entry to all Running Order Haden Tye - Song Josie Lowry - Poem Robyn Tennant -

Last few tickets available for 'Seth Lakeman: the Song-writing'. Join our English and Creative Writing students to hear Seth, folk-singer, song-writer and multi-instrumentalist, in conversation about the song-writing process, interspersed with

Our Children's Holiday Sport Club is coming back for the Easter holidays. It is for children aged 8 to 14 and will run from 3 to 14 April 2017. Activities will include swimming, football, badminton, tennis, rounders, table tennis, street surfing,

For the first time in the South West, Plymouth Marjon University will be hosting Eurocamp, a residential basketball coaching camp. Now in it’s 20th consecutive year Eurocamp offers top class basketball training to players from all over Europe, led

Plans to turn new hockey pitch into one of 13 England Hockey performance centres serving Cornwall, Devon and Somerset. Read more: bit.ly/2nSC30M

Marjon Theatre Festival 2017 Every night from 6-10th March you can watch our final year acting students in action at the Desmond Tutu Theatre. All are welcome and entry is free - productions start at 7.30pm every evening, with bar open from 6.45pm.

Loads down, two to go! Don't forget to check back in for Live Varsity coverage of women's and men's football from Home Park. Kick-off 5.30 for women, 7.30 for men, with Connor Mountford and Taylor Johnson behind the mics

Immerse yourself in the world of business. Our cutting-edge business degree combines theory with practice by providing hands on learning experience in the business world. For more information http://bit.ly/2ARKNbn

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

It is hotting up, get some sun or some shade by the on-campus pond...

The University awards honorary degrees to celebrate those who are making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our next honorary graduate of 2017 is Sean Bellamy. Sean is a champion of democratic education and was one of the founders of

Congratulations to the winners of the Marjon Sports Awards 2017, they are: Volunteer of the Year - Jordan Tewkesbury Team of the Year - Futsal Most Improved Team of the Year- Women’s Rugby Coach of the Year - Bow Jackson for Women’s Football

Early morning skies over campus

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

#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

On summer days head to Plymbridge Woods, just minutes from campus. Here you can join Drake's Trail for off-road walking and cycling, or keep cool with a stroll through ancient woodlands or a dip in the River Plym!

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

Graduation tickets are now available. Get guest tickets here: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/student-life/graduation #marjongrad

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).

Ready to go! The official launch party for our brand new student bar is tonight from 9pm. Tickets from Marjon Student Union.

Good news as journalist Sam (pictured left) secures dream job at a Premiership football club. Read the full story: http://bit.ly/2sqmtsp

Keep it Facebook for Varsity Live TV shows at 12, 2pm and 4pm with Journalism and Sport Journalism students #midweekmiracle

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

Our journalism students bring you Sound magazine, covering Plymouth's best eats, beats, streets and treats... Read more: http://bit.ly/2rHkR1A Free copies are available at Plymouth Tourism Office, The Aquarium, Theatre Royal, Plymouth Pavilions,

Do you love football? The Plymouth Charity League fundraises for the Oasis project at Plymouth Foodbank which supports children living in poverty in Plymouth. Would you like to join this wave of social action? 112 footballers are ready to play and

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

A Sunset on campus

Whatever stage your uni application is at, or if you're wondering whether or not to apply, these need-to-know facts will help. http://bit.ly/2zPdoRd

Love an adventure? We welcome outdoor adventure enthusiasts to campus for Beyond Horizons 2017 today. This outdoor adventure conference brings together students and professionals for talks and a recruitment fayre. More about outdoor adventure at

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

We are delighted to welcome Professor Tanya Ovenden-Hope, an educationalist with 27 years’ experience in teaching, teacher education and educational leadership. Tanya will lead research into educational improvement, focusing on educational

Placement learning modules enable our students to get practical, hands-on experience to complement their academic work. They develop into employable graduates, equipped with the skills to hit the ground running in their careers. This approach is one

One to watch. Tommy Roberts, a Marjon acting student and former Royal Marine, is to appear in the Hollywood films Ready Player One and Kingsmen 2. Read more about Tommy: bit.ly/2lREwV6 Find out about BA (Hons) Acting at Marjon: www.marjon.ac.uk/act

"You can do it" The psychology of getting fit and healthy revealed: According to researchers from the Faculty of Sport & Health Science, using simple techniques such as goal setting and motivational self-talk could impact on public health and help

David Wilkes (left) studies Sports Therapy and he won the Grand Slam Champion belt at the recent KWON Karate Finals. Well done David!