| "It offers something that is quite unusual for psychotherapy and counselling training in the UK," - Alister McCormick, Programme Lead for Psychotherapy and Counselling. The first students on our new Psychotherapy and Counselling degree are

"Although I've never been a student here, being here today as part of the ceremony makes me feel a part of the University family," - Mark Ormrod, Honorary Graduate of Plymouth Marjon University Former Royal Marines Commando Mark Ormrod was today

Would you like to spend next summer in the USA? If so, chat to Camp America Student Ambassadors at Freshers Fayre on Friday 21 September. Geoffery is just back from summer camp and tells us more...

Our next Open Day is on Saturday 6 October. Click here for more info and to register: bit.ly/2MEBG36

Find out how you can broaden your horizons with postgraduate study at Open Day on Saturday 6 October. 20% discount is offered to Marjon alumni who progress from undergraduate to postgraduate courses within two years (this discount does not apply to

A warm welcome to all our new first years that started today

| We're proud to announce that we'll be sponsoring Plymouth Raiders Basketball Club in their first home game of the BBL - British Basketball League season on Sunday against London Lions Last week, Denzel Ubiaro and Tola Okiki, who both play for

| Welcome to all our students moving in to campus today! Make some memories, you'll have a blast.

| Welcome to all our Freshers arriving over the next week! Here's a little message from the Marjon Student Union team on what you can expect as you settle in...

Are you about to begin your Marjon adventure? We've put together a practical guide to student life at Marjon to help you settle in. https://www.marjon.ac.uk/student-life/

Plymouth Marjon University is delighted to announce that Mark Ormrod is being awarded an honorary degree in recognition of his inspirational achievements. Mark is a former Royal Marines Commando who has overcome tremendous challenges to now work as

#WeAreMarjon “I was working in a quarry, ready to go to work at 5am and I had this epiphany. I asked myself if this is what I wanted to do with my life. This moment of panic pushed me on to doing something else. I wanted to do something active but

Calling all runners... Our sport science and psychology experts invite you to join them at FREE preparation workshops for the Plymouth Britain's Ocean City 10K. Find out more or book here:

| Congratulations to Marjon students Stephanie Blanks and India Howard on winning Speech and Language Therapy awards! Stephanie has been awarded the Tavistock Trust Prize for Aphasia and India has won the Innovative Practice in Alternative

Check out some of the building work that has gone on here over the summer!

Our accommodation team have prepared this practical information to help students who are packing ahead of Moving In Day on Sunday 16 September. We’ll see you very soon! https://www.marjon.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/before-you-arrive/

| Good news! The deadline to apply to be a Student Ambassador has been extended. New and returning students can apply now to become a Student Ambassador. Why? Earn as you learn, work flexible hours and get varied work that will look great on your CV.

Here is the kit list for sports courses and a link to buy online: bit.ly/2NVeajB

| Congratulations to Marjon lecturers Dr Emily Beaumont and Dr Sarah Preedy on being awarded Fellowships by EEUK! Find out more https://bit.ly/2oMay8G

A warm welcome to all delegates to the first international Youth Work Conference at Plymouth Marjon University. Here's a cohort in the quad following the presenting of research on the impact of youth work across Europe. #TYW2018

Marjon to link with prestigious West Chester University of PA Find out more: https://bit.ly/2NSe3p0

Our popular BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy has been redesigned and approved by The Health and Care Professions Council. Find out more: https://bit.ly/2LJqv8H

We welcome more than 200 youth workers, academics and policy makers to campus this week for the first major international conference focused on the impact of youth work. The Transformative Youth Work International Conference aims to disseminate the

A very warm welcome to all postgraduate students joining us this week! ‍‍

Are you ready for your next adventure? http://sites.marjon.ac.uk/marketing1/2018/08/28/ready-to-start-your-adventure-at-freshers-2018/

Marjon graduate Des Lally is walking up and down Pen y Fan mountain in the Brecon Beacons 365 times in 365 days. He is fundraising for Cancer Research UK and Help for Heroes Official. So far he has completed 139 walks and raised £9771. Des tells us:

Students Abigail Gurr and Stuart Watson are to travel to Slovenia to speak at the European Outdoor Education Conference on the subject of augmented reality uses with autistic young people. Abigail is graduating in October in Outdoor Adventure

Outstanding student teachers Georgie and Scarlett received a prestigious invitation to the UK Literacy Association Book Awards. Read more: https://bit.ly/2PP5M6T

Marjon University Cornwall in Truro offers three MA Education courses for qualified teachers and education leaders. We invite you to find out more and meet the tutors at Open Day on Thursday 30 August. Join us from 10am to 3pm at the Old Cathedral

As a Student Ambassador you earn as you learn, work flexible hours and do varied work that is great for your CV. New and returning Marjon students can apply now to become a Student Ambassador. The closing date is 7 September 2018. Read more:

Congratulations and good luck to Associate Professor Dr. Emily Beaumont who has been nominated for a prestigious Forward Ladies award in the Public Sector/Not for Profit category in London and the South! Read more here: https://bit.ly/2BLzp60

Congratulations to Speech and Language Therapy student, Max Elswood, who has been chosen as an ambassador for Health Education England NHS in their latest recruitment drive! Find out more: https://bit.ly/2BC8N7k

The Student Ambassador scheme enables our students to learn new skills, get great work experience, meet people and earn extra money. Hannah tells us more: http://sites.marjon.ac.uk/marketing1/2018/02/15/behind-the-scenes-with-a-student-ambassador/

Congratulations to Marjon student Alyssa Oates for helping Great Britain on their way to the silver medal at this Summer's World Underwater Hockey Championships! Find out more about Alyssa's story: https://bit.ly/2LcLxwd

Here are great tips for our first year students, written by a final year Marjon student. We are really looking forward to welcoming you! http://sites.marjon.ac.uk/marketing1/2018/07/19/prepare-to-be-a-first-time-student/

Marjon clearing now open! | 0800 0152534 | marjon.ac.uk/clearing/

A warm welcome to our new and returning students from the President of Marjon Students’ Union Rhys Roberts & Deputy President Laura Butler.

We have clearing places available. Call us on 0800 015 2534 or you can apply to us on Facebook. To apply simply send us a Facebook message with the following info: - Your name, date of birth, phone number and email address - Your UCAS ID and

We hear from our students what it's like to live in Halls on campus

Do you have questions about Clearing? If so, you can chat to us now about Clearing on WhatsApp or call us on 0800 015 2534. On Thursday 16 and Friday 17 August you can apply to us for a Clearing place using any one of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or

Some of our graduates share their Clearing experience at Marjon

Our campus is within reach of Bantham beach - click and drag your mouse, swipe or move your phone to take a look around!

On 8 and 9 August the world famous British Firework Championships will illuminate Plymouth Sound. Find out more: http://www.britishfireworks.co.uk/

Student Union President Rhys Roberts shares with us his Clearing experience at Marjon. Find out more here: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/clearing/

We put together a quick guide to Marjon to help anyone who is thinking of applying to us. Read it here: www.marjon.ac.uk/quick-facts-about-marjon-2/

Would you like to find out more about an exciting career working with children and adults who have communication and/or swallowing difficulties? This unique event offers the opportunity to discover more about the SLT’s role. You will hear personal

Student Maddy Hopson makes waves for disability diving with North London Aquatics. Find out more: bit.ly/2LKZUNF

We've put together a step by step guide to Graduation to help the Class of 2018 prepare for the big day! #marjongrad Go to guide: https://www.marjon.ac.uk/student-life/graduation/graduation-information/

Here's just one example of the amazing things our Rehabilitation in Sport & Exercise and Sports Therapy students get up to! There's still time to study with us in September https://www.marjon.ac.uk/clearing/

Marjon ranked amongst top universities in the UK for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2018