The National Student Survey (NSS) results released this week reveal that the University of St Mark and St John in Plymouth (Marjon) showed the highest percentage point increase of any university this year. Marjon rose up the rankings to be rated

What do students Sarah Barrow, Shachar Head, Ben Proud and Sophie Shire have to say about our Elite Sport Scholarships? Find out here: http://bit.ly/2bnYCTm

How do athletes optimise their performance for hot conditions like those at #Rio2016? Find out here: http://bit.ly/2aqZF33

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

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

Exercise at the frontier of Cancer treatment The University of St Mark & St John, Plymouth, has developed pioneering patient-centred cancer rehabilitation through lifestyle physical activity in a community setting. To read the full story:

A campaign has been launched to find the Marjon Young Mentor of the Year. The competition aims to find and celebrate young people who are exceptional mentors and will highlight what it takes to make an inspirational teacher. For more information:http

News: Marjon is the number 2 UK university for facilities spend per student according to The Complete University Guide. http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/universities/choosing-the-right-university/top-10-uk-universities-for-facilities-spend

News: New Vice-Chancellor appointed at Marjon Read more: http://bit.ly/2hgIrIZ

Finding My Twin Stranger Neil Richardson and John Jemison both studied with us in the 1960's and became RE teachers, but they didn't meet at Marjon. The duo met after Neil moved to Braintree. Neil said: "When I arrived here, I knew nobody. So,

Summer School 2016 gives you a chance to learn more about a subject area, experience student life and live in a hall at the University of St Mark and St John for a week. Summer School is free and is designed to give Year 12 students a taste of

As Plymouth prepares to celebrate Armed Forces Day our staff and students #SaluteOurForces gather to show support for the Armed Forces. A number of our students are current or ex-forces members. One such student is Gary Milligan (centre), who for

10 reasons you know you're at Marjon http://bit.ly/2fzUR1f

We invite you to an audience with author and ex-serviceman Harry Parker on Tuesday 22nd November. He will talk about his novel 'Anatomy of a Soldier'. Dr Hayden Gabriel, who leads the BA (Hons) English & Creative Writing course at Marjon says "He

#Singing project at Marjon is helping #transgender women to find their voice. Read more: http://bit.ly/2fJ2pvW #transwk

Report finds trainee teachers studying at Marjon are some of the most satisfied PGCE students in the UK http://bit.ly/2ggJdsB

PGCE students at Marjon are 92% satisfied with their course overall, compared to the UK sector average of 83% according to the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES). Applications are now open for PGCE Primary and PGCE Secondary Education

Professor Andrew Edwards invited to talk at International Society of Sports Nutrition conference. More: http://bit.ly/1X72GuS

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

Chinese officials discuss post-Brexit partnership with Marjon http://bit.ly/2fV4shB

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

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

Open Day was lovely but now that it's over, why not book a campus tour as we'd love to hear from you http://bit.ly/2fw9nb7 The winner of the prize draw to win a brand new kindle is Mikaela Humber, congratulations!

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

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

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

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

Inside Rio: An audience with Olympian Sarah Barrow Sarah Barrow is an Olympic diver from Plymouth. Sarah is also a Marjon student and will share her Rio experience at Open Day. We invite you to join us at Open Day, meet Sarah and be inspired!

Marjon Open Day is on Saturday (15 October) Find out more here: http://bit.ly/2ekmP1N

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

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

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

Two teaching graduates shortlisted for Cornwall Teachers Awards: http://bit.ly/1rQNFRf

Find out about our sports therapy services ahead of the Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Student Conference on Friday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bVzdS2VavE

The University has launched the first charity football league in Plymouth to raise money to support children living in poverty in the city. To read the full story: http://bit.ly/2cBxGOB

We do pioneering research with a tangible impact. Interested? We might have just the research role for you: bit.ly/23K1Q89 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D07foURJjQ

Plymouth Studio School has an Open Day tomorrow (Saturday 16 April) from 10am to 1pm. The school offers sport related GCSEs, BTECHs & A levels and opportunities for pupils who want a career in sport or sport management. Book on 01752 243 900 or

Thumbs up for the University of St Mark & St John and Plymouth from GB swimming champion Ben Proud. http://www.marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/marjon-news/swimming-star-ben-proud-wins-at-british-championships-on-way-to-olympics.html

Dr Christina Karatzaferi awarded funding for international collaboration on muscle research. http://www.marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/marjon-news/dr-christina-karatzaferi-granted-eu-funding-for-muscle-research.html

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.

Rob Rushton, a final year Journalism student, travelled to Calais to create a short film about life inside a migrant camp in a bid to raise awareness about the conditions people are living in. Rob's film previews at Music Across Borders tomorrow

Moving in day 2016 is Sunday 18 September. Our staff and student ambassadors will be on hand to help and we are excited to welcome our new students! Read on if you'd like a reminder of what to do on the day... You can arrive anytime after 10am. Go

David Wilks, one of our first year students, travels today to the World Karate Union (WKU) Championships in Orlando, Florida. He is already British Champion and we'll be cheering him on as he steps on to the world stage! David is an elite sport

Last chance to secure NHS funding to train as a Speech & Language Therapist. This year is the last opportunity for new students to apply for an NHS grant to cover the cost of their Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) degree. The grant will no longer be

Are you ready for the best girls' night out Plymouth's ever seen? The University Sports Centre will host the 10th annual St Luke's Hospice Plymouth Midnight Walk on Sat 9 July 2016. The Plymouth Herald named this the Best Community Event of 2015 so

Free Careers in Sport 'LIVE' event - September 27 Marjon is hosting an action-packed event aimed at Year 11 – 13 students wanting to learn about the many and varied opportunities within the sporting world. For more information

NEWS in 60 seconds: Sport Science Labs opened last week by Prof Greg Whyte OBE, coach to the stars! Read the full story: http://www.marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/marjon-news/grand-opening-of-sport-science-labs-huge-success.html

Top New York actor, Mihaela Mihut, who learned from actors like Ellen Burstyn, Harvey Keitel and Al Pacino shared her expertise with students from the Actors Wheel recently.

It's September! As the countdown to Freshers begins, here's a brief look back at last years fun. WATCH this movie made by Marjon Media Society students. For the 2016 line up, take a look and get tickets here:

WATCH: One of graduates Angela Kalwaites talks about her work at on BBC Radio after graduating from Journalism. http://bit.ly/1nCwEHr