“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
Plymouth Marjon University has scooped a Silver Award in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), the new Government scheme for recognising excellent teaching at UK universities. This recognises that the University delivers high quality teaching,
Immerse yourself in the world of business. Our cutting-edge business degree combines theory with practice by providing hands on learning experience in the business world. For more information http://bit.ly/2ARKNbn
Students Becky Jacob-Harris, Heli Radcliffe and Laura Woodbridge are on tour, using their sports therapy skills to support cyclists in the 2017 Pedal 4 Pounds charity bike ride. The riders started at Oxford United and will visit several Premiership
Congratulations to the winners of the Marjon Sports Awards 2017, they are: Volunteer of the Year - Jordan Tewkesbury Team of the Year - Futsal Most Improved Team of the Year- Women’s Rugby Coach of the Year - Bow Jackson for Women’s Football
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
31 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., Talented journalism students from Plymouth Marjon University have just produced a second issue of
Year 12 and 13 students are invited to a Social Sciences Summer School which offers two routes, Criminology or Psychology. The event will run from 18 -20 July 2017 and is hosted by Next Steps SW. We will welcome students to the Marjon campus for
Good news as first year journalist Chris reaches the final of the #BreakingIntoNews Awards and his report airs on ITV News West Country. Read the full story: http://bit.ly/2tItTt0
8 Aug 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., Krysten Coombs is world number one in both SS6 men's singles and SS6 men's doubles para badminton.
20 Feb 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., Flourishing football partnerships are creating genuine career opportunities for the next generation
1 Nov 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’s first ever cohort of MSc Sport & Exercise Psychology students have been using
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.
Calling all scuba divers... Jo Alexiou, an active scuba diver and clinical exercise physiologist at Marjon is involved in a research project investigating the cardiovascular profile of active scuba divers. The goal of her project is to make the
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
"Warmest congratulations to you all. You will always be a part of Marjon, and Marjon wlll always be a part of you." Professor Rob Warner, Vice-Chancellor of Plymouth Marjon University. #marjongrad
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
20 Feb 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., Flourishing football partnerships are creating genuine career opportunities for the next generation
With just over a week until terms starts here is a taste of what we've got lined up to welcome new and returning students... Marjon Student Union have Freshers Ball, film night, acoustic night, glitter party, quiz night, Oktoberfest, party nights at
We are delighted to award an honorary degree to Tom Daley in recognition of his inspirational sporting achievements. 22-year-old Tom is one of the most recognised figures in world diving thanks, in part, to incredible achievements he made as a young
Did you know it’s #WorldTeachersDay? Marjon has been discovering inspirational teachers and educators for nearly 180 years. Which Marjon teacher past, present or future would you like to thank or celebrate for what they do for others? #wearemarjon
Some more shots of the gym looking in great shape after a major refit. Marjon Sport & Health Centre is open to students and the public. www.marjon.ac.uk/marjon-sport
5 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., A chance for students, families and friends to see Plymouth Marjon University is coming up next
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
"One night after hours I was sitting in my office and it was quieter than normal. I said ‘Ok God, what am I doing here now?’ A young lad walked in and said, ‘I really need help right now’. He was the last person I was expecting. But just
10 Dec 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., Research by Professor Tanya Ovenden-Hope, from Marjon's Faculty of Education, Enterprise and
Before he heads home to Greece we catch up with Georgios, a third year International student, about his Marjon experience. If you want to find out more, get along to Open Day this weekend: http://bit.ly/2o4cRpN
On summer days head to Plymbridge Woods, just minutes from campus. Here you can join Drake's Trail for off-road walking and cycling, or keep cool with a stroll through ancient woodlands or a dip in the River Plym!
We offer Discover Days for students aged 16+ combining hands-on subject taster sessions with an introduction to student funding and university life. 74.6% of Discover Day attendees leave feeling more confident about navigating Higher Education and 98
Good mental health is more than the absence of a mental health problem. Next week (8-14 May) is Mental Health Awareness Week and The Mental Health Foundation urge us to look at mental health from a new angle; asking are we surviving or thriving?
10 Oct 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 appoints Tanya Ovenden-Hope as Professor of Education.
Academy Lecture Series: The Rule of Law and the Independence of the Judiciary. We invite you to a lecture on the history and impact of the Rule of Law on civilisation and society today, along with some observations from a Circuit Judge, his Honour
Marjon’s undergraduate BSc (Hons) Psychology degree, which took on its first students in 2016, has just been awarded industry accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS). This is a pre-requisite to becoming a Chartered Psychologist
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
Our campus is within reach of some spectacular beaches. Click and drag your mouse, swipe or move your phone to take a 360-degree look around Bigbury-On-Sea and Burgh Island.
The University hosts an ongoing series of talks by Visiting Writers. The talks are free to attend and open to all - we invite anyone who loves literature to join us at these inspiring evenings. The next Visiting Writer talks are with author Tom