The Student Led Teacher Award winners were announced this week at the University of St Mark & St John. Dan Whitby, Marjon Student Union President, said at the ceremony: “All University staff do an amazing job to challenge and inspire a future

Congratulations to all our students graduating this year – From Monday 3rd August you can register for your ceremony and purchase your guest tickets online at http://www.marjon.ac.uk/graduation

The University is now live on Instagram. We hope you'll enjoy our photos and follow us to see more: instagram.com/marjonplymouth

A new Director of Teacher Education has been appointed in the Faculty of Education at the University of St Mark & St John. The new role further demonstrates the University’s commitment to teacher education and teacher development. The new Director

JAM gets an Italian flavour Marco Berton, an Italian journalist who writes for ‘Volonwrite’, a website focused on social topics such as disability, integration and diversity, has joined JAM, the Journalism and Media department for three months.

Read about our elite sport scholar Ben Proud at http://bit.ly/1Avst3F #plymouth #spoty2015

A night of celebrations at the Sport Federation Awards 2015.

Live coding could lead the way in music education - http://marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/marjon-news/live-coding-could-lead-the-way-in-music-education.html

You'll find photos of our green campus and stunning surroundings on #Instagram: instagram.com/marjonplymouth We'd love to see your photos - tag with #marjonuni

It is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year the focus is on Mindfulness. Mindfulness is an integrative, mind-body based training that helps people to change the way they think and feel about their experiences. To mark Mental Health Awareness

NEW for 2016: BA (Hons) Sociology Curious about the dynamics of social life? Sociology will help you develop a critical appreciation for the complex interconnections between people. During our sociology degree, you’ll take an in-depth look at how

Download your pictures of Graduation ceremonies 1 & 2 here. Thanks again to Dom Moore Photography https://www.flickr.com/photos/135620053@N05/shares/M4C8f6

Graduate Harry Solomon studied Sport Development and Coaching and has set up his own business, Wombat Cricket, making handmade cricket bats. “The plan is to take what I’ve learned from my coaching degree at the University of St Mark & St John

Last week Schools Minister Nick Gibb announced top graduates are to get up to £30k tax-free to train to teach core subjects in 2016. With 175 years experience we are the most experienced teacher trainers in the South West. Come to our Open Day this

The Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences invites you to: "Therapeutic Approach to Peer Mentoring" Date: Thursday 18th June; Time: 3pm; Venue: Library. This special seminar will see Nina Wroe and Penny MacFarlane, authors of the KidsKope Peer Mentoring

The University of St Mark & St John is proud to host "Music Across Borders: A Gig for Syrian Solidarity". This sensational gig features Joey the Lips, Vince Lee and and Becca Langsford and raises vital funds for Syrian refugees. All monies raised

The University is to be part of the 'What If Learning' pilot project. This project aims to equip teachers with a practical approach to promoting the development of positive virtues and character traits in the classroom, which lead to success in

Get a feel for life at the University of St Mark & St John. It's not too late to tour the campus before the 15th January UCAS deadline. Our students are ready and waiting to show you around - see the Students Union, Sports Centre, Library, Halls and

MSU have announced 17 exciting NEW societies for 2015/16. The new societies are: Arsenal Supporters Club, Amateur Dramatics, Baking, Christian Union, Choir, Classical Choir, Film, Fire Spinning & Circus Skills, LGBT, Marshall Club, Media, Nerf Guns,

This week we'll be visiting the South West and Wales with #UCAS. Our students and staff will be on hand to help with any questions you might have about our courses, our world class sports facilities, student life and our glorious green campus by the

Are you in year 12 and thinking about going to university? Then this summer why not try our Summer School? You can join academic and practical sessions and experience student life first hand with four nights on-campus in our halls in Plymouth. You

We are now on Instagram: instagram.com/marjonplymouth Tell us, what photos would you most like to see?

We warmly invite you to the licensing of the University of St Mark & St John’s new Chaplain Reverend Nick Griffin, by the Bishop of Exeter The Right Reverend Robert Atwell. The ceremony will take place in the University’s Chaplaincy Centre and

Schools Out! If you are looking for fun family activities then try a family swim at our Sports Centre. Its open to all and a family swim is just £10 for four people (one must be aged under 16 years). See pool opening times: http://bit.ly/1HMqVDk

http://www.marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/marjon-news/day-in-the-life-of-an-undergraduate.html

The University of St Mark & St John has been awarded nearly £3 million of funding to support its growth plans. The award is made by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) from its Catalyst Fund. The award will fund a number of

Welcome back to all our staff & students. Thinking of applying for 2015? Visit our Courses page for more information: http://bit.ly/1BzKvQm

eFest 18th-22nd May. A series of workshops, talks and events presented by Underground to help you increase your employability in a competitive job market. The sessions include: Study Abroad, Social Media, CVs, Dissertations, Interview Tips,

Freshers Plymouth Tour - a chance to check out your new city! Departs 12pm on Thursday 24th Sept. Book your place now: http://bit.ly/1j9YmKd

Its the last week of Varsity 2015, the sports challenge event of the year between the University of St Mark & St John and the University of Plymouth. Varsity combines great sports action with charitable fundraising, this year supporting Bristol

New 'State of the Sector' research will explore the value of voluntary and community services in Plymouth. Tomorrow the Plymouth Octopus Project, The University of St Mark and St John and Plymouth City Council will launch The State of the Sector

Are you studying with us in Sept? If so, you can now apply for on-campus accommodation for 2015-2016. You can live on-campus, close to lectures as well as the Café, Library, Shop, Sports Centre and SU bar. - Applications are accepted from new and

From everyone here, congratulations Class of 2015! Stay in touch. #MarjonGraduation http://bit.ly/1XyzZ7V

The University is proud to serve the Armed Forces and has several years’ experience of providing excellent education with the needs of military personnel in mind, the University has signed the Corporate Covenant with the Ministry of Defence. Army,

Last call for staff & students to register for the inaugural University Charity Quiz. More at: http://bit.ly/1yolGn4

'Challenge Your Politicians' is the parliamentary hustings for #Moorview. Two debates are being organised by The University of St Mark & St John, Plymouth Octopus Project and The Herald. One of the debates will be held at the University from 7pm to 8

Charlotte, Matt and Melissa are Sport Development students here at the University of St Mark & St John and they have organised a 5km fun run for this Sunday 26th April. The run is in aid of Trevi House, a residential rehabilitation unit which helps

NEW Team Sports Bursaries The University has launched NEW Elite Team #Sports #Bursaries to assist students who compete in team sports at an 'elite' level. As a guide 'elite' aligns to membership of the Academy squad of a professional sports team.

Are you considering a career in teaching? The Department of Education is running a series of online Teacher Training Events to enable you to find out more about teacher training and what a career teaching has to offer. Sessions include: Professional

Spare room – why not offer an international student a home? Find out more at: http://bit.ly/1BefN1h

Course of the Day - BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Science for Coaching. Our BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Science for Coaching is endorsed by the British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences. This course looks at optimising performance in sport through

Children from secondary schools in Devon and Cornwall got a flavour of student life at the University of St Mark & St John when they attended ‘Aim High!’ on 22 April.

The Complete University Guide 2016 ranked the University of St Mark & St John as the best in the South West for Education and Teacher Training. The University has risen up the ranks by 33 places nationally and features in the top 20 nationally for

Marjon Activate has published its summer programme and it is a really good one! The activities include exciting offsite sports such as Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Paddle Boarding, Surfing and Tree Surfing. In addition there will be football, racket

Did you know that as an employer the University is a Stonewall Diversity Champion? #LGBTHM15 http://www.stonewall25.org.uk

Book your place on our annual NQT conference at: http://bit.ly/1C2pD6N

Join us for 'An Evening with Sharron Davies' on January 28 - http://bit.ly/1C2lhgf

Are you a final year student? Have you had your say in the National Student Survey? Take part at http://www.thestudentsurvey.com

Bursaries Available for Those Going into Teaching The government has announced increases to financial incentives for people who want to train to teach in the academic year 2016 to 2017. Top graduates are being offered up to £30,000 tax free to