A new Director of Teacher Education has been appointed in the Faculty of Education at the University of St Mark & St John. The new role further demonstrates the University’s commitment to teacher education and teacher development. The new Director
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We have places on a range of teacher training courses starting in September. With 175 years practice in this field we are the most experienced teacher trainers in the South West. Our Education and teacher training courses with places include: -
8 Oct 2015:
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., Sports therapy students work on Namibian team players as part of their degree in BSc (Hons) Sports
It is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year the focus is on Mindfulness. Mindfulness is an integrative, mind-body based training that helps people to change the way they think and feel about their experiences. To mark Mental Health Awareness
NEW Course for 2016 PGCE Secondary Education With Religious Education (RE) Religious Education teaches valuable ways of thinking as it introduces students to different traditions and religious beliefs from across the world. RE develops understanding
Senior Lecturer to enhance Spanish cultural policy Ian Gilhespy, Senior Lecturer, will present his research to leading Spanish cultural organisations at a national arts and culture symposium. Mr Gilhespy has been invited by The Catalan National
In response to the national fall in the number of people applying to teaching related-courses the University is making an important contribution to teacher training by encouraging more people to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). We have places
Kevin Johnson, Acting Programme Lead will perform with BA (Hons) Acting students John James McColl, Connor Reed and Lisa Wordsworth in the Barbican's fiery version of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. The performances will be indoors and outdoors in
26 Oct 2015:
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 campaign to ignite passion for reading in schoolchildren has been launched by the University of
Visiting Writer Series Environmental artist and poet Marlene Creates visits us on Thursday 19th November at 6.30pm to discuss her award winning video-poem in a talk titled "From the Ground Tier to a Sparrow Batch". All are welcome. To book a place
We offer a range of work based Foundation Degrees: - Early Years - Learning Support - Children & Families - Health & Social Care Designed in partnership with employers, these degrees enable you to earn while you learn, enhance your knowledge and
16 Jun 2015:
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 student from Devon recently won an award for starting his own business and was crowned
Paul Gray from the Musicians Union will visit to talk to students and staff about the #music industry. He will be in the Sound Studio (KCB569) on Tuesday 12th May. His topics will include contracts, copyrights, live issues, studio issues, income
This week we'll be visiting the South West and Wales with #UCAS. Our students and staff will be on hand to help with any questions you might have about our courses, our world class sports facilities, student life and our glorious green campus by the
A very warm welcome to the teams arriving at the University Sports Centre for the Association of Colleges (AoC) Sport South West regional tournaments. Students from colleges across the South West will compete in the regional heats of men’s football
6 Oct 2015:
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., First Class Honours Degrees were achieved by over a third of top-up programme graduates from the
#MarjonForMe This is what some of our students have to say about their courses: “I love the practicals that we do and being at one with nature and the outdoors. The course has helped me with job opportunities as well as giving me the confidence to
The University is to undertake a major journalism education and research project with partners in the Czech Republic and Belgium following the announcement that it has secured a 400,000 euros funding bid for an ambitious pan-European Erasmus proposal
16 Mar 2015:
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 six month stint at an American university has led to a place on the ‘Dean’s List’ for two
Course of the Day – BA (Hons) English and Creative Writing. This degree programme keeps an eye on employability and offers insights into Creative Writing, English Literature and English Language. CLEARING - Apply now for 2015! Don’t forget, if
We are now recruiting for a number of academic roles... The University of St Mark & St John is the top ranked university in the UK for social mobility. Originally founded in 1838 as England’s first teacher training college we are a small,
Get a feel for life at the University of St Mark & St John. It's not too late to tour the campus before the 15th January UCAS deadline. Our students are ready and waiting to show you around - see the Students Union, Sports Centre, Library, Halls and
NEW for 2016: BSc (Hons) Psychology degree. Psychology is the study of behaviour. Are you are curious about people, their actions, emotions and thinking? Our course is designed to give you a good understanding of the key areas of psychology;
Are you a current University of St Mark & St John student? We're recruiting for casual Food & Beverage staff. Find out more at: http://bit.ly/1AApTcI #jobs
Many congratulations to fourth year Speech & Language Therapy students including Lizzie Dawes, Lucy Singer and Cornelia Honold (pictured) who won a national award recently for their 'Marjon Give Voice' campaign. The team ran events on campus, in
UK first as University partners with Diocese in teacher training The Diocese of Truro is working with the University to develop a School Direct initial teacher training scheme, the first of its kind in the country. Lead by senior headteachers, the
Are you considering applying to us? Would you like to tour our campus? Our current students are ready and waiting to show you around. Your tour can be booked at time that works for you. If you want to meet a course tutor, we'll try our best to tie
Stay with us - Accommodation for Fresher's Fortnight. Did you know that students who don't live in halls have the option to book a room on campus for Fresher's Fortnight? You can stay from Sunday 20 September to Sunday 4 October 2015 for £190. You
Course of the Day - BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Science for Coaching. Our BSc (Hons) Applied Sport Science for Coaching is endorsed by the British Association of Sport & Exercise Sciences. This course looks at optimising performance in sport through
Congratulations to all our students graduating this year – From Monday 3rd August you can register for your ceremony and purchase your guest tickets online at http://www.marjon.ac.uk/graduation
We are a small university with a reputation for providing an outstanding student experience. We are a small and friendly university where everyone works together to help all students achieve their full potential. Our staff know all their students by
Our BSc (Hons) Speech & Language students support the 'Giving Voice Campaign' to raise awareness of how speech and language therapy can transform lives. Problems with speech and language imprison the individual and severely limit their participation
19 Aug 2015:
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., The University is proud to serve the Armed Forces and has recently signed an agreement to honour
Graduate Harry Solomon studied Sport Development and Coaching and has set up his own business, Wombat Cricket, making handmade cricket bats. “The plan is to take what I’ve learned from my coaching degree at the University of St Mark & St John
Good luck to all students receiving #BTEC results today. Have you applied to #university but want to change your course or location? Or maybe you haven't applied to university but want to do so? The University of St Mark & St John is small and
NEW for 2016: BSc (Hons) Exercise Physiology Exercise physiologists help to enrich quality-of-life by developing exercise-based lifestyle programs to prevent or/and treat injury and disease. With an ageing population and increasing awareness around
The Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences invite you to a seminar on Disability Sport by Dr Brett Smith of Loughborough University. 11am on 24 September; all welcome. Venue is KCB 523.
AoC Sport, the lead organisation for college sport and physical activity, announced that it has renewed a partnership with The University of St Mark & St John. The deal will see AoC Sport and The University of St Mark & St John work together to