WATCH: Active preschoolers have been going to university recently as part of our ‘Gym Club.’ Flying Start Nursery @ Marjon have been going every week as part of an initiative to give first year BA (Hons) PE students experience of working with

It's not too late to book - places are still available at Marjon Sports Centre's Easter Holiday Sports Club. More info: bit.ly/2lNlJz1

Fast track to England Rugby Development Sevens for Lily, a student on the elite sports programme at Marjon. Read more: http://bit.ly/2njBxFB

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

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

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

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

Join 'Marjon Psyching Team' for Britain's Ocean City Half Marathon on Sunday 23rd April. Spend a few fun hours putting sport psychology into practice and have a meaningful impact on runners. Cheer loudly holding a motivational sign wearing your

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 "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

#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

Plymouth Marjon University is giving away one free 'gym and swim membership' at our world-class Marjon Sport & Health Centre. To enter, like this post. The winner will receive free membership for three months. Full terms and conditions can be found

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.

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

The very best of luck to two Marjon colleagues who are ready to run the London Marathon this weekend. Sarah Griffiths is fundraising for the NSPCC (bit.ly/2oYVJB1) and Ian St John for Wallace & Gromit's Grand Appeal, the Bristol Children's Hospital

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:

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

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

Where would you go? http://bit.ly/2oJGUyq

Students Becky Jacob-Harris, Heli Radcliffe and Laura Woodbridge are on tour, using their sports therapy skills to support cyclists in the 2017 Pedal 4 Pounds charity bike ride. The riders started at Oxford United and will visit several Premiership

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

Hooray for a long weekend. We asked Marjon Outdoor Adventure Education students how to make the most of it... https://www.marjon.ac.uk/top-ten-days-out-in-south-devon/

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.

Plymouth Marjon University is launching education and theology courses in Truro, Cornwall; including a number of continuing professional development options for local teachers. Read more: http://bit.ly/2pHETXW

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

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

#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!

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

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

#MarjonOnTour BA Education students spent a day at College Road School in Keyham and gave fantastic interactive presentations around children's picture books using costumes and artefacts. The children danced, sang, played musical instruments and had

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

New Master of Research (MRes) degrees MRes degrees contain some taught elements but focus more on research skills. They enable the student to explore the issues of most relevance to their own career and interests. We now offer the following MRes

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