All final year students wishing to attend Graduation this year will need to register to attend their ceremony by 30 September 2016. For all our Graduation information: http://bit.ly/29U5F3A

Join us for 'Access to Higher Education Day' on Wednesday 5 October. This event will be an opportunity for students on Access to Higher Education Diploma pathways to join together and engage in activities and masterclasses, led by a team from the

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

Are you ready for uni? See our welcome guide for new and returning students to make sure you are. Read the guide now: http://www.marjon.ac.uk/welcome

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

Conversations in Parkinson's The University is helping people with Parkinson’s to have more enjoyable conversations with their friends and relatives. To read the full story: http://bit.ly/2cejOiR

Ben Proud will compete at #Rio2016 tomorrow (Tues), swimming at approx 5pm. Read about Ben's #roadtorio here: http://bit.ly/2b6pM51

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

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

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.

The National Student Survey (NSS) results released this week reveal that the University of St Mark and St John in Plymouth (Marjon) showed the highest percentage point increase of any university this year. Marjon rose up the rankings to be rated

What do students Sarah Barrow, Shachar Head, Ben Proud and Sophie Shire have to say about our Elite Sport Scholarships? Find out here: http://bit.ly/2bnYCTm

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

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

Our sports scientists are helping to rehabilitate Plymouth Argyle Football Club players from long-term injuries. Read more: http://bit.ly/2gnnDSJ

Exercise at the frontier of Cancer treatment The University of St Mark & St John, Plymouth, has developed pioneering patient-centred cancer rehabilitation through lifestyle physical activity in a community setting. To read the full story:

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

News: Marjon is the number 2 UK university for facilities spend per student according to The Complete University Guide. http://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/universities/choosing-the-right-university/top-10-uk-universities-for-facilities-spend

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

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,

Summer School 2016 gives you a chance to learn more about a subject area, experience student life and live in a hall at the University of St Mark and St John for a week. Summer School is free and is designed to give Year 12 students a taste of

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

10 reasons you know you're at Marjon http://bit.ly/2fzUR1f

We invite you to an audience with author and ex-serviceman Harry Parker on Tuesday 22nd November. He will talk about his novel 'Anatomy of a Soldier'. Dr Hayden Gabriel, who leads the BA (Hons) English & Creative Writing course at Marjon says "He

#Singing project at Marjon is helping #transgender women to find their voice. Read more: http://bit.ly/2fJ2pvW #transwk

Report finds trainee teachers studying at Marjon are some of the most satisfied PGCE students in the UK http://bit.ly/2ggJdsB

PGCE students at Marjon are 92% satisfied with their course overall, compared to the UK sector average of 83% according to the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES). Applications are now open for PGCE Primary and PGCE Secondary Education

Professor Andrew Edwards invited to talk at International Society of Sports Nutrition conference. More: http://bit.ly/1X72GuS

Congratulations to alumna Rochelle 'Rocky' Clark on her 114th England Rugby cap which makes her the joint most capped England player ever! Rocky (pictured on the right) studied Sports Science & Coaching at Marjon. Rocky recently joined us at

Chinese officials discuss post-Brexit partnership with Marjon http://bit.ly/2fV4shB

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

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!

Two million students are eligible to vote in the EU referendum. If you have not registered to vote then you have until 7 June to do so. Richard Brooks, NUS Vice President, says "The EU referendum is a once-in-a-generation vote... if students don't

Congratulations to Ben Proud on winning two medals at the European Aquatics Championships last week. He won bronze medals in both the 50m butterfly and the 50m freestyle. Ben is a student on our elite sports scheme which enables talented young

Congratulations to the Class of 2016. You are all stars! #MarjonGrad More: http://bit.ly/2feAuHh

Our 2017 prospectus is now available. You can request one here: http://bit.ly/23s0BZe

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

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!

Marjon Open Day is on Saturday (15 October) Find out more here: http://bit.ly/2ekmP1N

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

We asked our Vice Chancellor Professor Cara Aitchison, what makes the University of St Mark & St John special. We'd love to hear what makes it special to you. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uM264sp_Zg

Two teaching graduates shortlisted for Cornwall Teachers Awards: http://bit.ly/1rQNFRf

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

The University has launched the first charity football league in Plymouth to raise money to support children living in poverty in the city. To read the full story: http://bit.ly/2cBxGOB

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

Plymouth Studio School has an Open Day tomorrow (Saturday 16 April) from 10am to 1pm. The school offers sport related GCSEs, BTECHs & A levels and opportunities for pupils who want a career in sport or sport management. Book on 01752 243 900 or

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

Dr Christina Karatzaferi awarded funding for international collaboration on muscle research. http://www.marjon.ac.uk/about-marjon/news-and-events/marjon-news/dr-christina-karatzaferi-granted-eu-funding-for-muscle-research.html

Football Discover Day. Would you like to find out what it is like to study football coaching and sports development at university? Discover Day is for year 12 students who are passionate about football and aspire to work in the beautiful game.

Rob Rushton, a final year Journalism student, travelled to Calais to create a short film about life inside a migrant camp in a bid to raise awareness about the conditions people are living in. Rob's film previews at Music Across Borders tomorrow