We're looking for Yr 12 students to take part in research. You don’t have to know anything about Marjon to take part. The research consists of a Zoom session with a £40 Amazon voucher for every student selected to take part. Express your interest
#WeAreMarjon #AutismAwarenessWeek “Before I went to Marjon I wouldn’t have told anyone I was on the autistic spectrum unless it was an absolute necessity but now, I am able to lead seminars, give talks and advocate for autism. The clarity of the
Have you noticed the increasing use of personal pronouns such as he/him, she/her, they/them or ze/zir in Twitter bios? Sharing your pronouns helps normalise discussions about gender. It’s inclusive and anyone can do it. See @MarjonSU for more from
10 Feb 2021:
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.
Get ready to cheer for former Marjon students and honorary graduates at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics! Ben Proud, who placed fourth in the 50m freestyle at the Rio 2016 Olympics, swims again for Team GB. Jean-luc Zephir swims for St Lucia in the 100m
"I applied for the Going Places Bursary to fund two online Makaton training courses. Makaton is a language programme that uses symbols, signs, and speech to facilitate communication. It is used by over 100,000 children and adults to develop and
At Marjon we are delighted to be working with Student Minds on the #UniMentalHealthCharter programme. The charter is a UK-wide practice-sharing network to improve support for staff and student mental health. Find out more here https://bit.ly/3yb2HUo
We are greatly saddened to hear of the loss of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The thoughts of everyone at the University are with Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family at this time. https://t.co/2YMsyDIDTc
Proving Marjon may be a small university, but sure has a big heart. Michelle and Claire from the Chaplaincy win the Heart of the University Award #marjonawards https://t.co/vwz8Hvovdf
The Lord Caradon lecture, 'A Conversation with @KimDarroch', will take place on Facebook and YouTube channels tomorrow at 7PM. Send your questions to events@marjon.ac.uk, with your name and the heading 'Lord Caradon lecture'. Register your
Congratulations to Anna Gething, a Speech and Language Therapy graduate, on receiving a prestigious commendation for her outstanding dissertation on stammering. Anna explored the questions that speech and language therapists (SLTs) need to consider
16 Jul 2021:
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.
Huge well done to everyone who won Marjon Sports Colours for 2021! You have made an outstanding contribution throughout your time at Marjon #marjonawards https://t.co/KO56SB5O28
Congratulations to John Conchie, who today receives an Honorary BEd degree. John graduated from Marjon as a teacher in 1960 and was awarded a CertEd which is comparable to a BEd today. He went on to be Deputy Headteacher at Wreake Valley Community
Study a MSc in Management for a Sustainable Future with Marjon, anywhere in the world, on our distance learning course. The impact of 2020 has meant organisations large and small, public and private sector are focusing on resilience as never before.
Congrats to PhD student, Katie Major, for landing her role as Student Leader Climate Commissioner and GuildHE representative for the Climate Commission for UK Higher and Further Education Students and Leaders. Well done and good luck, Katie!
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is focusing on importance of nature. More than half of UK adults say that being close to nature improved their mental health. If things are feeling a bit too much, why not take a stroll to the pond and wood on campus
"I thought I might struggle making new friends at uni, but this was no problem as I got on with my flat mates straight away. I was very excited for a new start and fed up with staying at home due to the pandemic, and luckily the positive power of
This afternoon the Prime Minister laid out the roadmap for easing lockdown. For students, there were two key statements: - From 8 March, students on university courses requiring practical teaching, specialist facilities or onsite assessments may
Before Marjon, I was at a different university and had bad experiences with other students there. I was nervous about potentially putting myself through that again. Since coming to Marjon, I have found a kind, understanding group of friends. I feel
We are proud to sponsor Plymouth Arts Cinema’s ‘Summer of Open Air Cinema’ at Tineside Lido and The Box. The event runs through July, August and September. Starting this weekend by showing 'Ammonite' at The Box. Book now:
6 May 2021:
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.
Are you a year 12 student who is considering a career in education or teaching? If so, it’s your last chance to sign up for our Virtual Summer School. Join us to find out what it is like to study education and teaching at university. You’ll meet
⏰ It's one year from the start of the first lockdown. All this week students will be reflecting on their experiences on the #TeamMarjon blog. The first piece is by Jack Horswell, a BA (Hons) Sports Journalism graduate, who shares his experiences
Since the start of the pandemic, one of Marjon’s community responses has been to offer free appointments in our sports therapy and osteopathy clinics. If you’re in any physical pain or discomfort, we can support you. ℹ️ To book and for more:
#WeAreMarjon “I always dreamed of going to university. I joined an Access course as a pathway when two major operations derailed my studies. I was incapacitated and it took a long time to rehabilitate. My mental health was impacted as a result. It
In a challenging year we’re very proud of our outstanding results in the National Student Survey 2021. We put students first, always, and we weren’t going to let the pandemic stop us. Marjon placed no. 1 uni in England for "learning community”
Join the @BERANews seminar on Wednesday 30 June, marking the launch of 'Exploring Teacher Recruitment and Retention: contextual challenges from international perspectives' co-authored by @UniEducator Members go free / £10 for non members Book