Reminder: Speech and Language Therapy Student Conference 2017 is on Friday 20 January. Join us for a range of talks - this is a free event and everyone is welcome (not just students). Please email events@marjon.ac.uk to book a place, thank you. More

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

How should we give mental guidance to runners, road cyclists, and triathletes? Dr Alister McCormick, a sport and exercise psychology researcher, is researching the mental aspects of running, road cycling and triathlon. The aim of the research is to

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

"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

The last general election resulted in very small majority in the Plymouth Moor View constituency. Whatever your politics, register to vote (if you have not already done so). Make sure your voice is heard.

Also, live updates on The Doughnut - for pics, videos and match reports as they come in http://thedoughnut.co.uk/news/varsity-2017-live/

Good news as journalist Sam (pictured left) secures dream job at a Premiership football club. Read the full story: http://bit.ly/2sqmtsp

It's not too late to book - places are still available at Marjon Sports Centre's Easter Holiday Sports Club. More info: bit.ly/2lNlJz1

Supersize Cabbies on BBC One follows overweight Plymouth cabbies, Mike and Roger, as they try to change the bad habits of a lifetime and go from supersize to superfit. This was a collaborative project with Livewell Southwest and Gavin R. Seymour -

Congratulations to alumnus Krysten Coombs on becoming the world number one in SS6 men's singles and doubles para badminton. Read the full story here: http://bit.ly/2wq2o8T

Professor Rob Warner joins today as new Vice-Chancellor More: bit.ly/2lorEFK

Yesterday our students enjoyed a lecture on stem cells and sport regenerative medicine by Professor John Hunt of the University of Liverpool. The focus was on approaches to repairing elite athletes. Professor Andrew Edwards, Dean of the Faculty of

Where to next? Find out where we can take you at our Open Day on Saturday. More: http://bit.ly/2o4cRpN

Where would you go? http://bit.ly/2oJGUyq

Registration is now open for the EOE Network Seminar 2017. There is an early bird delegate rate available until the end of April. For more information and to book your ticket: http://bit.ly/2m74d8N

Dr Christina Karatzaferi recently welcomed UK and EU students and colleagues from the Research and Innovation Staff Exchange (RISE) consortium and Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions to Marjon’s new Biosciences lab. They gathered for research and

Our new undergraduate and postgraduate 2018 prospectuses have arrived. Get your copy here: http://bit.ly/2owJLiw

Marjon Theatre Festival 2017 Every night from 6-10th March you can watch our final year acting students in action at the Desmond Tutu Theatre. All are welcome and entry is free - productions start at 7.30pm every evening, with bar open from 6.45pm.