News: Marjon students Ben Proud and Sarah Barrow will compete for Team GB at the #Rio2016 Olympics. More: http://bit.ly/1WSU5Mz

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'Beyond Horizons' arrives at Marjon on Thursday 3 November. Organised by the Institute for Outdoor Learning this event brings together 150 students, including our own Outdoor Adventure Education undergraduates. Students will attend workshops and

We were delighted to hear just how much this year's Marjon Summer school inspired our student attendees. “My experience has been amazing, Summer school has definitely changed my perception of university. I wasn’t sure before but now I 100% want

Student wins Dean’s Award for ‘exceptionally positive contribution to the community’! Hester Pelly, a Youth & Community Work student, completed a work placement at Growing for Life, the Paignton-based therapeutic horticultural project that

Congratulations to alumna Rochelle 'Rocky' Clark on her 114th England Rugby cap which makes her the joint most capped England player ever! Rocky (pictured on the right) studied Sports Science & Coaching at Marjon. Rocky recently joined us at

Sunset on campus

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

Our first Coaching and Mentoring Symposium held recently attracted participants from a range of professions from across the South West. Over 70 teachers, health professionals, military personnel, youth workers and business leaders were able to share

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

New Health Science degrees: http://bit.ly/21OC01z

#MayBall2016 - a night to remember!

Students rank Marjon courses top of the class In National Student Survey results released today, the University of St Mark and St John in Plymouth has shot up the league tables achieving 100% student satisfaction in some of its flagship courses and

This week is the Festival of Social Science and our Department of Social Science is getting involved by bringing 100 pupils from local schools to campus for a #criminology experience. #esrcfestival More: www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/criminology-degree

10 things you might not know about Marjon http://bit.ly/2hPDDOW

Acting students Tommy, Ellanor and William appeared on BBC Spotlight last night along with lecturer Natasha Buckley...

NEXT WEEK: All this for just £5. Get involved #TheMarjonEdge

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the food bank collection for Plymouth Foodbank to support local people and children this Christmas.

Congratulations to Ben Proud on winning two medals at the European Aquatics Championships last week. He won bronze medals in both the 50m butterfly and the 50m freestyle. Ben is a student on our elite sports scheme which enables talented young

We snuck into rehearsals when Ry X was rehearsing in our live music studio ahead of his tour. He was really happy to chat and share his tips for burgeoning musicians and artists. Read them here:http://tinyurl.com/hhqa9a2

Graduation update: Musical treat from Seth Lakeman In stunning ceremonies at Plymouth Guildhall, distinguished guests, families, friends and staff at the University of St Mark & St John honoured the achievements of this year's Graduates. In four

See something amazing and be on TV! Anthony Kelly, a martial artist and world record holder, is renowned for his fast reflexes. You can watch Anthony in action at the Sport Centre from 10am on Sunday morning where a TV film crew will be recording.

Groundbreaking Research to Improve Services for Young People The value and impact of Youth Work on the lives of young people will be investigated in the largest piece of research of its kind in Europe by researchers at the University of St Mark & St

Fantastic offer from the sport centre! Join before 25th September & pay just £16 a month

Karate star wins silver at World Championships David Wilks, a Sports Therapy student has won a silver medal at the World Karate Championships in Florida. To read the full story: http://bit.ly/2eRE0Yc

Conversations in Parkinson's The University is helping people with Parkinson’s to have more enjoyable conversations with their friends and relatives. To read the full story: http://bit.ly/2cejOiR

Quadfest is TOMORROW - from 11am on Sat 24th Sept In the Quad: T-shirt tie dye, inflatable hungry hippo (all ages), children’s games (toddlers to teens), sumo suits, slack-lining, circus skills and market stalls. Performances by: Eli Mcgill and

A very warm welcome to new and returning students from the University of St Mark and St John. http://www.marjon.ac.uk/welcome

Good luck to all our teams competing in Varsity 2016!

Marine turns actor Former Royal Marine Tip Cullen is currently enrolled on the BA (Hons) Acting course. At 47 years old Tip is the most mature student on his course. “The course and being part of the Actor's Wheel is unbelievable". The

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

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.

WATCH: Congratulations to Ben and Sarah for getting a step closer to the Rio Olympics! http://marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/marjon-news/marjon-students-to-claim-spots-at-olympics.html

Join us for 'Access to Higher Education Day' on Wednesday 5 October. This event will be an opportunity for students on Access to Higher Education Diploma pathways to join together and engage in activities and masterclasses, led by a team from the

Come along and join The Actors Wheel for their Christmas Cabaret - Sleeping Beauty in the Desmond tutu theatre tonight & tomorrow. Show starts at 7:30 - bar from 6:30. Pay what you can on the door.

It's never too early to start thinking about University. Over two hundred children from eight schools across Devon visited the University of St Mark & St John in its annual Primary Open day, taking part in sports activities and getting a taste of

Visiting Writer Series: Isabel Galleymore Tuesday 16 February at 18:30 in the Library Lecture Theatre. The session is free and is open to all - students, staff and the public. Please reserve a seat by telephoning 01752 636745 (ext 6522). Isabel

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

Our next Open Day is Saturday 15th October 2016 Come to the campus and find out more about our courses, talk to academics and take a look around our world-class facilities. The open day is intended to help you make those all-important decisions

Two million students are eligible to vote in the EU referendum. If you have not registered to vote then you have until 7 June to do so. Richard Brooks, NUS Vice President, says "The EU referendum is a once-in-a-generation vote... if students don't

This week is Dyslexia Awareness Week 2016. Dyslexia is a hidden disability and this can make identification difficult. Many people go into adulthood unaware that they have this learning difficulty. Knowing you are dyslexic can be a positive catalyst

EU researchers visit UK to kick off ground-breaking study of youth services. In a timely visit, university researchers from Europe joined colleagues at the University of St Mark & St John in Plymouth to start a Erasmus funded research project. To

Highlights from Marjon SU's #MayBall2016 with Duke Official, filmed by alumnus Daniel Grindrod. Enjoy!

Our sports scientists are helping to rehabilitate Plymouth Argyle Football Club players from long-term injuries. Read more: http://bit.ly/2gnnDSJ

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

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

Congratulations to the Class of 2016. You are all stars! #MarjonGrad More: http://bit.ly/2feAuHh

Many congratulations to Jean-Luc Zephir on breaking the Saint Lucia National Record for 200m Free at the World Swimming Championships in Canada. Jean-Luc is a first year student and swims for Saint Lucia.

"I’m a massive Harry Potter fan, probably the biggest you’ll ever meet! I went to the cinema to watch the first film when I was 12 and fell completely in love with Ron Weasley. I told my Mum I really want to meet him and be in the films. I said,