Did you know that you'll need a reference in order to be able to send your UCAS application? Click here to view the UCAS guide to obtaining your reference - http://bit.ly/1AAJJo7

Cell therapies are the future for elite sport. Professor Brendon Noble presents a keynote speech this week titled ‘Elite Sport as a Driver of Medical Advance’. He will speak at a conference entitled 'Sport Science for Sports Practice and

University lecturer launches OneHutFull project - http://bit.ly/1DQe9UF

Its not too late to book onto Open Day this Saturday: bit.ly/1X6BRVa The University of St Mark & St John in Plymouth is different. We are a friendly values-based university where class sizes are small and staff know students by name. We support our

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

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

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

REMINDER: Gowning and tickets from 0830 and 1230 today at Plymouth Guildhall. Congratulations Class of 2015! #MarjonGraduation

The Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences invite you to a seminar on Strength Loading by Dr Glen Deakin of James Cook University, Australia. 5pm on 29 September; all welcome. Venue is KCB 524.

Fly-on-the-wall Film Wins Award Congratulations to journalism students Kieron Reed and Patrick Tompkins (pictured) on winning an award from the Royal Television Society for their fly-on-the-wall documentary of a barber shop. The owners of Wyatt’s

Tomorrow in the Library Lecture Theatre at 18:30.

Exciting new degrees in Education, Health, Sport and Social Sciences for 2016. More: www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/new-courses-2016/

Kevin Johnson, Acting Programme Lead will perform with BA (Hons) Acting students John James McColl, Connor Reed and Lisa Wordsworth in the Barbican's fiery version of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. The performances will be indoors and outdoors in

Hundreds of students attended a 'Breaking Into Media' event the University on 4 November 2015. They heard from experts across journalism, documentary, photography and film about how to get ahead in the media industry. The inspiring annual

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

Our English and Creative Writing programme includes a Visiting Writer Series. The students find out about the writers before they arrive, reading and discussing their writing, investigating the writer's 'digital footprint' and considering what

The Annual University Learning and Teaching Conference 2015 takes place on 1 and 2 July and is titled ‘Strategic Themes in the Curriculum’. Ian Gilhespy, Learning Enhancement Coordinator at the University said: “The conference offers an

Course of the Day – BA (Hons) Sports Journalism. This is an established degree that will give you practical skills that are taught in real settings. From newspaper and magazine journalism, through sports photography and film-making, to presenting

The University of St Mark & St John, England’s most established teacher training college, has responded to a national fall in the number of people applying to teaching related-courses by offering a package of incentives to potential applicants.

Are you considering applying to us? Would you like to tour our campus? Our current students are ready and waiting to show you around. Your tour can be booked at time that works for you. If you want to meet a course tutor, we'll try our best to tie

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

Do you want to be a primary teacher? We have places for Sept 2015 on our BEd (Hons) Primary Education (with QTS). Jordan Dingle, a recent graduate, says this about the course: "I enjoyed the course, especially the placements which were a great

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

Student Beach Clean at Mount Batten with Plymouth Environmental Action. Join the clean up for our city beach, we need volunteers to help keep our beaches beautiful! Leave the University at 9:45am, meet at reception and back by 2pm, bring lunch to

We're preparing to welcome Y7 and Y8 pupils from Plymouth and #Cornwall schools to our #AimHigh experience. The pupils will enjoy a taster of a typical day as an undergraduate student. The day’s activities include a mini-lecture by the

Higher education is becoming an increasingly competitive global market and the sector is entering an era of greater diversity. You can read more about the need for diversity in a Guardian article by our Vice-Chancellor, Professor Cara Aitchison:

We offer a range of work based Foundation Degrees: - Early Years - Learning Support - Children & Families - Health & Social Care Designed in partnership with employers, these degrees enable you to earn while you learn, enhance your knowledge and

Course of the Day – BA (Hons) Outdoor Adventure Education, spend 3 years studying an interesting and exciting way of educating people, with active, practical learning, growing and developing in, on and through the outdoor environment. Places still

WATCH - a short film of our Open Day. Hope to see you again soon! https://youtu.be/6HGiFVmjL7A

Our BSc (Hons) Speech & Language students support the 'Giving Voice Campaign' to raise awareness of how speech and language therapy can transform lives. Problems with speech and language imprison the individual and severely limit their participation

Sports personalities share best meal of the day as Plymouth Herald launch 2014 Sport Personality of the Year Awards - http://bit.ly/1BzdfLo

Blue Light Day 2015 is from 10:30am - 3pm on Monday 15th June. The University is proud to host this event which is designed for people with learning disabilities. The theme is 'Health and Safety' and participants will be engaged via a range of

Watch Paul and Lottie talk about our BEd teaching courses.

Thinking about University? Register for our next #BIGOpenDay in February to find out about the University of St Mark & St John http://bit.ly/1q8Q8iT

Hot off the presses! We've just received a new run of the 2016 Undergraduate Prospectus. Click to download the prospectus or to get one posted out to you: http://bit.ly/1yIlQaP

It's not too late to register a team to take part in the University's first Swimarathon. You don't have to be a fantastic swimmer. Find out how to get involved in this fun event and raise vital funds for toy boxes for the Plymouth Refuge.

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.

This week is Girls Football Week. This afternoon Marjon Activate will run a Girls Football Festival on the 3G pitch from 4-6pm. All girls are welcome! The session is free and there will be lots of footy-related activities, including a chance to try

Many congratulations to Ben Proud on setting four new British swimming records at the ASA Winter Meet this weekend. Ben broke 46 seconds for the first time, beating his own record in the men's 4x100m freestyle with 45.97. He set British records in

We are running a clearing campaign and are hoping to hear from students who joined the University through clearing. Can you help? Please contact me for a brief discussion. Naomi Lang, PR and Communications Officer (Press & PR) Tel: 01752 600745 email

On-campus is accommodation available for 2015. "Whilst meeting great friends, living in halls gave me many great opportunities as I was in the centre of everything. Wish I could go back!" Chloe, Student. Booking form for first year students:

NEWS: Sports therapy students work on Rugby World Cup 2015 players http://video214.com/play/lmePbgpHlYqDa1PdjRDbpA/s/dark

‘The Meaning of Place, Mud and Stones into Stories’ is the title of a talk to be presented by award-winning author Philip Marsden on Tuesday 1 December at 18:30. Part of the University of St Mark & St John’s Visiting Writer Series, this free

Celebration in the City - graduation ceremonies are to take place on 28 and 29 October at the Plymouth Guildhall. More: bit.ly/1Xodan7

The Camper Obscura van is back on campus tomorrow. Why not go take a look and take a photo? From 10am in the quad.

We are now recruiting for a number of academic roles... The University of St Mark & St John is the top ranked university in the UK for social mobility. Originally founded in 1838 as England’s first teacher training college we are a small,

#Military Students Show Strength in Degree Results Students from one of the University’s Armed Forces programmes, BSc (Hons) Strength & Conditioning, have received excellent results with all students achieving a 2:1 degree or higher. Caroline

Are you curious about the dynamics of society and our global world? Our new BA (Hons) #Sociology is the perfect choice for inquisitive minds. It explores how society shapes our relationships and identities, and the way we think, feel and behave.

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

The Marjon Student Union (MSU) Fresher's Festival starts on the 21st September 2015 with two fabulous weeks of night and day time entertainment to welcome you (or welcome you back!) to the University. An MSU Fresher's Festival Pass 2015 will give