RUGBY WORLD CUP LIVE: From training at the University's official Team Base Jacques Burger, Namibian captain leads from front in the match against Tonga at Sandy Park. Up to the minute results here. http://www.rugbyworldcup.com/match/14212#blog

NEWS: In the headlines today, how stem cell banking can treat sight loss. Our Executive Dean Professor Noble is an expert in this field and will be chairing an international conference this week on the subject.

#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

Freshers Fayre - this is it! Come and sign up for sports and societies and grab a few freebies. When: 11am - 3pm on Fri 25th Sept. Where: In the Dining Hall and Sports Hall.

The Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences invite you to a seminar on Strength Loading by Dr Glen Deakin of James Cook University, Australia. 5pm on 29 September; all welcome. Venue is KCB 524.

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.

As rugby fans all over the world count down the last few hours to the start of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, the University is preparing to welcome the national Namibian team! The 31-strong squad will arrive at the University next week and will be using

New 'State of the Sector' research will explore the value of voluntary and community services in Plymouth. Tomorrow the Plymouth Octopus Project, The University of St Mark and St John and Plymouth City Council will launch The State of the Sector

Move In Day for on-campus accommodation is Sunday 20 September 2015. You can arrive from 10am to 3pm. Pick up your keys at main reception and then drive to your hall to unload. After this please move your car to one of our car parks - all are open

We can count Plymouth Argyle FC, Plymouth Albion RFC, Exeter Chiefs and the Namibian World Cup Rugby team amongst the many users of our world-class sport facilities; including gym, swimming pool, sports hall and 3G pitch. Another team that play and

Freshers Fortnight Celebrations to Kick-Off Autumn Term The paint in the redecorated student halls of residence has dried, paper and pens have been bought, and bags have been packed! Everything is ready for students to start their journey of

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

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

NEW for 2016: BA (Hons) Social Science degree. Social Science is an interdisciplinary programme, on which you will study Sociology, Psychology, and Social Policy; and some elements of Politics, Economics, and Human Geography. The programme will

October Open Day Welcomes Students. On 17 October you have the opportunity to check out the courses, halls of residence and world-class facilities at the renowned University of St Mark & St John. Students and their families are welcome to attend the

A new book 'Dyslexia, Literacy and Inclusion' is published this week by Reader in Child Development and Disability, Sean MacBlain, writing with Louise Long and Jill Dunn. It is about raising standards in literacy for children with dyslexia by

The University is proud to serve the Armed Forces and has several years’ experience of providing excellent education with the needs of military personnel in mind, the University has signed the Corporate Covenant with the Ministry of Defence. Army,

The University of St Mark & St John, England’s most established teacher training college, has responded to a national fall in the number of people applying to teaching related-courses by offering a package of incentives to potential applicants.

Are you considering a career in Sport? We have sport related degrees with places available for September 2015. The options include Sport Development, Football Coaching, Sport Science, Secondary PE (Teaching), Outdoor Adventure Education and Health,

Study Journalism or Sports Journalism with us. - We have places remaining to start Sept 2015. - A £500 Start Strong award available to eligible new applicants. Journalism is a dynamic, practical programme that caters for the multi-skilled

We have world-class sport and exercise facilities here and are investing to develop them further. You can still apply to join one of our sport and exercise courses and start with us in September 2015. Places are available on courses such as BSc (Hons

On-campus is accommodation available for 2015. "Whilst meeting great friends, living in halls gave me many great opportunities as I was in the centre of everything. Wish I could go back!" Chloe, Student. Booking form for first year students:

Do you want to be a primary teacher? We have places for Sept 2015 on our BEd (Hons) Primary Education (with QTS). Jordan Dingle, a recent graduate, says this about the course: "I enjoyed the course, especially the placements which were a great

Wishing a very warm welcome to our new and returning 2015-16 students. Did you know we how have welcome pages to help ease your arrival at the University? For new students we have info about the campus and services as well as tips for arrival day

Professor Cara Aitchison, our Vice-Chancellor, discusses funding for education in The Guardian today. http://bit.ly/1D1Escz

Break a leg tomorrow!

See what our students Allannah and Sophie, have to say about our BSc (Hons) Speech And Language Therapy course. We have a small number of places remaining to start Sept 2015 and course fees are paid by the NHS. To apply or for a chat about this

Do you want to be a PE teacher? We have NEW places on our BEd (Hons) Physical Education - Secondary Education with QTS; you can apply for Sept 2015. David Bamber, a recent graduate, says this about the course: "The 3 year course was brilliant. The

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: -

The University of St Mark & St John in Plymouth is different. Our warm and friendly atmosphere makes this a special place to study. We have a single campus, making it that much easier and faster to meet people. From lectures to accommodation, dining,

A-level results and Clearing can be a nerve-wracking time for students so we have a hotline to help to match students to places still available for September, with accommodation guaranteed. You can contact us on 0800 0152 534 to discuss available

Good luck to everyone receiving their getting A-Level results today! If you want to start at university in September you can call our Clearing helpline on 0800 0152 534 for advice about our courses and how to apply. You can also search for courses

With A-level results day approaching see our new #Clearing course search to see all the opportunities available: bit.ly/1P6oP4S

An inspirational talk taking place on Tuesday is featured in the Western Morning News. For more info about the event, check out our website's What's On guide.

Course of the Day - BA (Hons) Children and Young People. This course is about the lives and experiences of children and young people in contemporary society. It explores the impacts of social change, globalisation and how children and young people

Course of the Day - BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Sciences. Language is everywhere. It is fundamental to almost everything we do and who we are. Language loss or disorders can seriously impact on people’s lives. Both those who suffer the disorder

Course of the Day – BA (Hons) Sports Development. Would you like to inspire young people, develop sports in communities and fulfil the potential of all individuals from grass roots to elite athletes, then this is the course for you. Check out our

We are running a clearing campaign and are hoping to hear from students who joined the University through clearing. Can you help? Please contact me for a brief discussion. Naomi Lang, PR and Communications Officer (Press & PR) Tel: 01752 600745 email

Course of the Day – BA (Hons) Sports Journalism. This is an established degree that will give you practical skills that are taught in real settings. From newspaper and magazine journalism, through sports photography and film-making, to presenting

The Leader of Plymouth City Council has commended the University for its commitment to Social Enterprise. Pictured (left to right) are: Professor Brendon Noble, Councillor Tudor Evans, Professor Cara Aitchison, Lucy Findlay. http://marjon.ac.uk/about

Sign-up now for October's Swimarathon. http://marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/marjon-news/olympic-swimmer-launches-swimarathon.html

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

Sad to see our Summer School students leave yesterday but check out what they got up to while staying with us on campus.

Where are you now? The University is celebrating 25 years of Youth & Community Work! We are launching a project to track down the great people who studied here and now work in this field. Please share so we can share your story.

Campus is buzzing with excitement tonight for #stlukesmidnightwalk good luck everyone.

The University would like to wish all students awaiting results today the best of luck. The results will be available from 14:00 and can be accessed using the following link: (you will need to use your student number and D.O.B to sign in)

Are you taking part in either the 3, 6 or 12 mile Midnight Walk this weekend for St Luke's Hospice? Check out some last minute top tips from our Personal trainers here at the University and Good Luck! http://bit.ly/1f3DK3S

The University of St Mark and St John is embarking on a project to reconnect with graduates of our Youth and Community programmes. We want to find out more about the experiences of professionals working within the Youth and Community field after

We are looking forward to welcoming our Summer School Students to campus on Monday. They will be taking part in a number of activities including 'build a band' and a halls of residence version of 'Come Dine with Me' while getting a feel for

Personal trainers gave walkers some special training tips at the University of St Mark & St John recently in advance of the St Luke’s Midnight Walk. With registration closing in a matter of weeks, time is fast running out to sign-up for the 3, 6