The Marjon Memory Café is a free service run by students and staff (pictured) in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Society. Our café provides a safe and welcoming environment for people with memory problems such as dementia, along with their
Our journalism students bring you Sound magazine, covering Plymouth's best eats, beats, streets and treats... Read more: http://bit.ly/2rHkR1A Free copies are available at Plymouth Tourism Office, The Aquarium, Theatre Royal, Plymouth Pavilions,
“My children were grown-up and my husband came out of the forces, so it was time for me. It was a very proud moment graduating from my Foundation Degree in the same week as my son! I am now studying for an Honours degree. In the beginning I
The UK Sport Development Network (UKSDN) is a professional network of academics and practitioners working together to influence sport policy and practices. On 17 November Plymouth Marjon University will host the UKSDN 2017 Conference, titled
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
Reach for the sky at Postgraduate Open Evening. Join us from 4.30 to 7.00pm on Wednesday 29 March 2017 for course talks, campus tours and sessions on finance and careers. Meet course tutors and students and chat to our Admissions team to find out
"You can do it" The psychology of getting fit and healthy revealed: According to researchers from the Faculty of Sport & Health Science, using simple techniques such as goal setting and motivational self-talk could impact on public health and help
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
eFEST is back from 16 - 20 January. Do you have a dream job? At eFEST our employability experts will help you figure out how to land it! Book your sessions here: http://bit.ly/29R3Rdc
12 May 2017:
Making a difference is at the heart of what we do here at Plymouth Marjon University, find out how our staff and students do this on our news pages., Olympics gold medallist Giselle Ansley made a surprise, whistle-stop visit to Plymouth Marjon
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
18 Jan 2017:
Making a difference is at the heart of what we do here at Plymouth Marjon University, find out how our staff and students do this on our news pages., Students on the Football Development & Coaching programme visited West Bromwich Albion to gain an
We are delighted to welcome Professor Tanya Ovenden-Hope, an educationalist with 27 years’ experience in teaching, teacher education and educational leadership. Tanya will lead research into educational improvement, focusing on educational
Studying with Marjon is a personal experience. Your lecturers really get to know you; how you learn, what you are most interested in and what you want to do next. Marjon is the UK’s top university for social mobility. That means we excel at
For all staff and students... Get out your Christmas jumper and get ready for a fun evening with all you need for Christmas: carols and kings, singing and socialising, music, mince pies and mulled wine. On the evening of Monday 4 December, there
#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
3 Apr 2017:
Making a difference is at the heart of what we do here at Plymouth Marjon University, find out how our staff and students do this on our news pages., Plymouth Marjon Hockey Club seeks expansion following participation
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
We have the only British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) accredited lab in the South West - move your phone to take a 360 degree look around it. More about Sport & Exercise Science at Marjon: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/courses/sports
6 Jul 2017:
Making a difference is at the heart of what we do here at Plymouth Marjon University, find out how our staff and students do this on our news pages., Success for first year journalism student Chris Baker at the ITV Breaking Into Media awards.
#WeAreMarjon “You might feel powerless, you may even be voting in a safe seat, but your opportunity to exercise your liberal, democratic right happens only twice a decade. It has to start with you. If you’re registered, please vote today. Young
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
5 Jan 2017:
Making a difference is at the heart of what we do here at Plymouth Marjon University, find out how our staff and students do this on our news pages., Journalism students inspired by a media masterclass with BBC Match of the Day commentator, John
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
5 Jan 2017:
Making a difference is at the heart of what we do here at Plymouth Marjon University, find out how our staff and students do this on our news pages., Journalism students inspired by a media masterclass with BBC Match of the Day commentator, John
25 Jul 2017:
Making a difference is at the heart of what we do here at Plymouth Marjon University, find out how our staff and students do this on our news pages., Ben powers to a gold medal at the World Championships, lowering his own British record to win the
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
We are really fortunate to have Dartmoor National Park on our doorstep. Thanks to Sam Hazell, a student with Marjon Outdoor Adventure Education, for taking us there in his wonderful video. Find out more about our undergraduate and postgraduate
The Autism Lectures - Know Your Normal Jak Whitfield, a recent #marjongrad and founder of the Autism Assemble, returns to give a talk about pioneering autism research. He'll introduce new 'know your normal' resources developed by Ambitious about
1 Mar 2017:
Making a difference is at the heart of what we do here at Plymouth Marjon University, find out how our staff and students do this on our news pages., Marjon welcomes Professor Rob Warner as its new Vice-Chancellor today, following the announcement
Save the date. Our next Open Day is Saturday 10 June 2017. Can't wait? You can visit us anytime, to book a campus tour please call us on 01752 636727 or email visitus@marjon.ac.uk.
Welcome to Sarah Preedy who joins us to lead an undergraduate business degree which has enterprise and entrepreneurship at its core. Sarah, an experienced business tutor, has also led extracurricular enterprise programmes which offer support and
"Universities have a big role to play in supporting marginalised and disadvantaged people in society. I think it’s more important than ever that universities work with overseas partners and be welcoming in a post-Brexit world. We live in a world
A new book 'Contemporary Childhood' is out this week, co-authored by Dr Sean MacBlain and Dr Ian Luke from Marjon along with Dr Jill Dunn. The book explores how societal changes are impacting practice in early years and primary classrooms. It
This is a FREE of charge 2-hour taster session in mindfulness run by Anna Murch (Mindfulness into Schools Project). She has been fully trained by Mindfulness into schools, this session is aimed at teaching / support staff in secondary schools. The
WATCH: Thank you to teachers and pupils for coming along to our Festival of Sport yesterday - for getting involved and making the day a lot of fun! Another great example of Marjon making a positive impact in our local community. We hope to see you
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Don't miss an interview with first year Journalism student Chris Baker and his film on ITV News West Country at 6pm tonight. Chris made the film about the impact plastic has on marine wildlife in the West Country, after winning the regional heat of
22 Mar 2017:
Making a difference is at the heart of what we do here at Plymouth Marjon University, find out how our staff and students do this on our news pages., Plymouth Marjon University is leading a large multi-partner project in muscle research.