Know someone who loves sport? Share this and find out more about careers in health and fitness in this great blog post by one of our lecturers. http://www.benjanefitness.com/workinfitness

#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

Could Marjon give you the edge as it did for these graduates? Come along to an Open Day to see exactly what we have to offer. Register now: http://bit.ly/2mwakUE

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

#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

Make the most of your NQT teaching year with more tips from Headteacher Cameron Lancaster...

We are proud to sponsor the Headteacher of the Year Award at the Cornwall Teacher Awards 2017 tonight. Congratulations to the nominees - they are Jane Scown at Indian Queens School, Mike Deacy at Acorn Care – Oak Tree School and Joanna Harvey at

A huge well done to all of the half marathon runners today; the sports therapists giving massages and the psyching team supporting people throughout event. Here's Alister reporting on the success of his teams' mental pick-me-ups:

Tutors, MA and PhD students of Education and Social Sciences gathered for a two day structured research writing retreat, lead by Dr. Claire Penketh of Liverpool Hope University. More about research at Marjon: www.marjon.ac.uk/research

Six teams compete in the final round of the Plymouth Charity Football League this Saturday, including a Marjon team. All proceeds from this tournament go to the Plymouth Oasis Café project which works to address child poverty. Good luck to all the

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

It's a beautiful sunny afternoon in the quad. Click and drag your mouse, swipe or move your phone to take a 360-degree look around... With thanks to our friends at Virtual Devon.

Good mental health is more than the absence of a mental health problem. Next week (8-14 May) is Mental Health Awareness Week and The Mental Health Foundation urge us to look at mental health from a new angle; asking are we surviving or thriving?

#WeAreMarjon "We go through about 50 boxes of tissues a month - all kinds of things can happen to students including bereavement, relationship breakdown or illness. At Graduation every year we love watching our students walk across that stage. Not

Year 12 and 13 students are invited to a Social Sciences Summer School which offers two routes, Criminology or Psychology. The event will run from 18 -20 July 2017 and is hosted by Next Steps SW. We will welcome students to the Marjon campus for

#MarjonOnTour A field trip for BEd students specialising in English and History to Lydford village, in Devon, to look at ways to incorporate literacy skills in the study of history. They were very fortunate to be guided by Michael Gorley from

Celebrating Cornwall's great teachers Read more: http://bit.ly/2qTkvUE

Inspiring student awards are live!

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

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 -

#WeAreMarjon "I think it's possible to say I have the best job in the world. You finish for the day having had a brilliant time and while you're putting all the gear away you look around at the sunset, and think 'Wow, this is amazing!' There's 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

NEWS: The Marjon approach to youth work is being taken up across Europe Research from Plymouth Marjon University is being used across Europe to improve youth work services. Dr Susan Cooper’s innovative approach to evaluating the effectiveness of

One critic said “Watching them perform is like stepping into a dream”. Now The Actors Wheel transport you into the nightmarish vision that is A Clockwork Orange… Catch them soon on tour: http://bit.ly/2pKuKdX

Meet Josh. He has a place to study Sport Science at Marjon. He is also standing as a parliamentary candidate in Plymouth Moor View for the Green Party of England and Wales. We asked Josh what issues are important to students and what to do if you don

#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.

Josh tells us why the student vote in Plymouth could be decisive. You have until 23:59 on Monday 22nd May to register to vote. You can register to vote at home or in Plymouth if you live in halls or have a Plymouth address. Register now:

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

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)

May Ball 2017

A nationally observed minute's silence will take place at 11am today. Join us outside the Chapel to remember those who were lost. #WeLoveMCR

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

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

#WeAreMarjon "I came to Marjon in 2013 and really enjoyed meeting new people and getting used to a new place. My course was great too and everything stared well. Sadly, I got very unwell in my second year and left it really late to seek help. I went

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 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,

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 "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

#WeAreMarjon “You might feel powerless, you may even be voting in a safe seat, but your opportunity to exercise your liberal, democratic right happens only twice a decade. It has to start with you. If you’re registered, please vote today. Young

Follow MarjonUni on Snapchat to see behind the scenes at BBC Spotlight on election night with our journalism students. Find out more about our journalism course: www.marjon.ac.uk/journ

We believe in making a difference in our community! Read on for just 12 of the ways we're proud to make a difference in #Plymouth. http://tinyurl.com/y98hust6

Thank you to everyone who visited us at Open Day, we’ve had a great day meeting students and families - we wish you a fabulous rest of the weekend! #MarjonForMe

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

The team at our Sport Therapy Clinic will work with you to either prevent injury or return you back to optimum fitness. The clinic is open to all and you can take a look around right here - just click and drag the image or move your phone. Read more

Wembury, our local beach, is ever popular with our students and commands a striking view of the Great Mewstone. This weekend is forecast to be the hottest one of the year so far - perfect for either a trip to Wembury beach or the coastal walk out to

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

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!

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

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

Lucy shares her experience of Clearing...