Finding My Twin Stranger Neil Richardson and John Jemison both studied with us in the 1960's and became RE teachers, but they didn't meet at Marjon. The duo met after Neil moved to Braintree. Neil said: "When I arrived here, I knew nobody. So,

Student wins Award for work at ‘Growing for Life’ project Hester Pelly, a Youth & Community Work student, has won a Dean’s Commendation from the University of St Mark & St John for her ‘exceptionally positive contribution to the community’.

Yesterday students and staff engaged in a stimulating question time about the European Union and the forthcoming referendum. The event was chaired by Dan Whitby of the Student Union and featured panel members from the Social Science teaching team.

10 things you might not know about Marjon http://bit.ly/2hPDDOW

We caught up with Youth & Community graduate Carin Laird to find out about her career at Barnados: https://youtu.be/AUbdG0vy-Qc Read more about our Youth & Community work degree here: http://bit.ly/1Rwd1Iy

A very warm welcome to new students accepted on courses at the University of St Mark & St John, or Marjon! We hope you enjoy these celebratory profile badges, covers and posts - click to add them to your own Facebook and/or Twitter profiles.

Turn your last-minute UCAS application into a Christmas cracker! http://bit.ly/2i9CiTr

Remembering former Marjon Principal John Anderson More: http://bit.ly/2dBoxH2

New Health Science degrees: http://bit.ly/21OC01z

We are now taking applications for PGCE and School Direct to start Sept 2017. Read our teacher training application tips here: http://bit.ly/1Ys4iyy

Super charge your study with a power nap http://bit.ly/2cLl90w

NEWS in 60 seconds: Sport Science Labs opened last week by Prof Greg Whyte OBE, coach to the stars! Read the full story: http://www.marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/marjon-news/grand-opening-of-sport-science-labs-huge-success.html

We do pioneering research with a tangible impact. Interested? We might have just the research role for you: bit.ly/23K1Q89 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D07foURJjQ

The University of St Mark & St John is running an Education and Social Science Conference for students who are studying post-16 qualifications in these two fields or who have aspirations to apply to university to study these areas. For more

Following the hugely successful Speech & Language Therapy Student Conference last week, we welcome applicants who have been invited to interview at the University today. As a flavour of the diverse communication challenges SLT's support people with,

As Plymouth prepares to celebrate Armed Forces Day our staff and students #SaluteOurForces gather to show support for the Armed Forces. A number of our students are current or ex-forces members. One such student is Gary Milligan (centre), who for

We welcome the BMC and visiting adventurers to campus today for the BMC Winter Skills Lecture. Our Outdoor Adventure Education students (pictured) will join them for sessions about avalanche awareness, climbing, clothing, equipment, footwork,

A very warm welcome to new members of our senior team who join us to lead exciting new degree programmes for 2016 and 2017. Professor John Freeman joins as Dean of the Faculty of Culture & Language Sciences. Dr Tomasina Oh, a specialist in

A campaign has been launched to find the Marjon Young Mentor of the Year. The competition aims to find and celebrate young people who are exceptional mentors and will highlight what it takes to make an inspirational teacher. For more information:http

Find out what the Herald thought about our anti-gravity treadmill http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/wondered-s-like-run-gravity/story-28865916-detail/story.html

Find out about our sports therapy services ahead of the Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Student Conference on Friday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bVzdS2VavE

Dare to be different with inspirational Olympic coach and alumnus Jon Rudd.

News: University will host the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Student Conference 2017. http://bit.ly/1WlzGOf

Are you ready for the best girls' night out Plymouth's ever seen? The University Sports Centre will host the 10th annual St Luke's Hospice Plymouth Midnight Walk on Sat 9 July 2016. The Plymouth Herald named this the Best Community Event of 2015 so

Want to develop a career in Early Years, Learning Support or Sport Development? Come along to our Open Evening next Thursday 25 Feb at 6pm to find out how you can study while you work on a work-based foundation degree.

Students rank Marjon courses top of the class In National Student Survey results released today, the University of St Mark and St John in Plymouth has shot up the league tables achieving 100% student satisfaction in some of its flagship courses and

WATCH: Congratulations to Ben and Sarah for getting a step closer to the Rio Olympics! http://marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/marjon-news/marjon-students-to-claim-spots-at-olympics.html

Thumbs up for the University of St Mark & St John and Plymouth from GB swimming champion Ben Proud. http://www.marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/marjon-news/swimming-star-ben-proud-wins-at-british-championships-on-way-to-olympics.html

Theatre professor to direct five-day play in Athens Marjon’s Dean of the Faculty of Culture & Language Sciences, Professor John Freeman, is joining renowned experts from around the world to direct, rehearse and produce A Midsummer Night’s Dream

What's on Ben's mind as he prepares to race at #Rio2016? Dr Alister McCormick, chartered sport and exercise psychologist and lecturer, offers some insight. More: http://bit.ly/2aNgLuX

It's time to have your say! Take part in the important National Student Survey http://bit.ly/1PH5AEc

An internationally acclaimed Criminologist with 25 years’ experience has joined the University as one of a number of strategic appointments to the senior team. Dr Lystra Hagley-Dickinson joins as Head of Department of Social Sciences and Associate

How do athletes optimise their performance for hot conditions like those at #Rio2016? Find out here: http://bit.ly/2aqZF33

Breaking news: Our researchers suggest a solution for obese people too breathless to exercise http://bit.ly/2ehkiDm

Watch our acting students, performing as The Actor's Wheel company, on their UK tour: http://bit.ly/1TsCbMj

'The Intelligence on Weapons of Mass Destruction in the lead up to the Iraq War' was the subject of the 25th annual Lord Caradon Lecture, which was held at Marjon this week. The speaker was the Right Honourable Lord Butler who chaired the 2004

News: If you haven't done so already, don't forget to register to have your meningitis jab and remain vigilant if you have concerns for you or your friends.

Student of Youth & Community Work wins Young Person of the Year Award - well done Amber Davies! Read more:

Last chance to secure NHS funding to train as a Speech & Language Therapist. This year is the last opportunity for new students to apply for an NHS grant to cover the cost of their Speech & Language Therapy (SLT) degree. The grant will no longer be

Acting students Tommy, Ellanor and William appeared on BBC Spotlight last night along with lecturer Natasha Buckley...

Good luck to all our teams competing in Varsity 2016!

Student Ben Proud qualifies for #Rio2016 Olympic 50m freestyle swimming final with a new British record. Read more: http://bit.ly/2aQsHea Ben swims against the world's best in the final at 2.44am on Sat 13 August.

Open Day was lovely but now that it's over, why not book a campus tour as we'd love to hear from you http://bit.ly/2fw9nb7 The winner of the prize draw to win a brand new kindle is Mikaela Humber, congratulations!

Inside Rio: An audience with Olympian Sarah Barrow Sarah Barrow is an Olympic diver from Plymouth. Sarah is also a Marjon student and will share her Rio experience at Open Day. We invite you to join us at Open Day, meet Sarah and be inspired!

News: £5.5 million government funding for South West outreach consortium. Read more: http://bit.ly/2hPJ3co

Free Theatre Festival Launches at University Theatre lovers will have their buttons pushed during challenging plays exploring the nature of human relationships at a free festival from February 29 until March 4. The University has extended an

WATCH: Successful conference shows many fourth year students are already in employment. http://bit.ly/20LhwGP

News: New Vice-Chancellor appointed at Marjon Read more: http://bit.ly/2hgIrIZ

Thinking of a change of career? Want to take your skills to the next level? Stand out from the crowd with a Postgraduate qualification. Come along to our Open Evening to find out more. http://bit.ly/1LgRFTK

Kick start your career in Sports Therapy. Join the University of St Mark & St John and the Sports Therapy Organisation for the inaugural Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Student Conference on 6th May 2016. The conference is open to our own students