Tonight is the first night of Children in Need, and Mark Leather, Associate Professor of Outdoor Education, made an appearance on Pippa Quelch's BBC Radio Devon show to chat about walking and talking - you can listen here at 1:18:54:
Have you seen our new Performing Arts programme? Acting & Performance-Making launches in 2023 and gives students the opportunity to train as part of a theatre company, with full productions every year, no written exams, and in-depth industry links.
Calling all students @MarjonSportsFed have created a new membership, for only £20 a year, which focuses on physical and mental wellbeing. This months timetable of events, included with the membership, can be seen below. Purchase here:
Congratulations to the winners of the 2030 Climate Action Award at the @greengowns - @dmuleicester and @BordersCollege Your achievements towards sustainability are deserving of such recognition. Thank you to everyone making Marjon a greener place!
Lest we forget. Back in the 1970s when we moved from London to Plymouth, we received funding to plant a green area for peace for students needing to gather their thoughts. The funding came from a group that had been with us in the time of World War
The students studies had been interrupted when they were called up to the armed services. Many of them came back injured, and some never made it back at all. At the time, lots of colleges wouldn’t take injured students but Marjon made sure they
A fund was started to help the children and families of the students who never came back. When the campus moved, the remaining World War One students decided to give the remaining funds to the new campus to create an area called ‘The Dell’.
It even paid to transport plants and cuttings from the original Chelsea campus. So, when you sit down under our trees, wander by the water or gaze at the wildlife, give a thought to our World War One students who made it possible.
Go Team Marjon As it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, our sports teams have all been wearing pink to their training sessions. This has been in collaboration with the Uniboob society. They have also been wearing rainbow laces as a symbol of
Marjon Teacher Education Partnership (MTEP) is currently looking to fill two vacancies: - Partnership Lead - Director of MTEP We are nationally renowned for producing high quality teachers who are job and promotion ready. More info:
If you are interested in completing your initial teacher training, some financial support may be available in 2023/24 The government will be offering tax-free bursaries of up to £27,000 to those wishing to complete their training. Find out more:
Today is #NationalStressAwarenessDay We know life can be stressful, and university can be hard. Remember that we are always here to support you. We have amazing student support facilities available, that you can contact: https://t.co/UCZaraRudH https
"Lecturing is really rewarding, especially seeing the students progress over the three years. I stay in touch with students from 15 years ago; it’s great to see where they go. That’s why working at Marjon is rewarding, it does change people's
We are so excited that Graduation 2022 will be taking place this Wednesday and Thursday We will share pictures, quotes and videos from across the two days. More information: https://t.co/QwW6s5qqWu Check out our range of Graduation merchandise: https
Our bees have produced a batch of black gold honey Bee Update: At this time of year, bees' behaviour will be starting to change. As we head closer to the winter months they will begin to cluster to keep their queen warm. The bees will also be
You may also remember that the hive, which is located in the allotment behind the Student Village, was painted by local Plymouth artist William Luz. Its is one of nine @PollenizeCIC apiary locations in the city. Find out more about Pollenize: https:/
We continue to move even closer to our 2030 carbon neutrality goal, following our £5.3m ground source heat pump and solar panel project. Read more about Marjon Zero: https://t.co/c3OnpZwS5zhttps://t.co/3HjAGSFSrZ
"Life will not always be smooth for you but mistakes are what make you, and mistakes are a rehearsal for success!" Beautiful words from Honorary Graduate @Fern_Britton ❤ https://t.co/NPeHlTosJG
"University is also where we begin to become experts at life, on other people, on who we are." Thank you to @JaM_at_Marjon Graduate Gerogia Cornish for her speech this morning https://t.co/kIDRdju6rL
"Be persistent, don't give up. Be fearless in your approach and don't be afraid to ask questions. Have a can-do attitude. Learn from others. Aim to enjoy what you do and don't buckle under pressure". Inspirational words from Honorary Graduate Mark
"If there is one thing that Marjon and its community has taught me, it is to be brave. Be outrageously brave!" Lydia, Marjon Graduate. https://t.co/T2SbjWiVYS
"Every day I am inspired by my patients' courage and by the care and compassion of my collegues." Beautiful speech by Honorary Graduate, Sarah Wallace. https://t.co/aT3hK1S17e
"I brought with me to lectures my youngest daughter and I want to thank her for being so well behaved." Kelly Payne, Marjon Graduate ❤ https://t.co/jIpq6pBpw7