The University awards honorary degrees to celebrate those who are making a positive difference in the lives of others. Our next honorary graduate of 2017 is Sean Bellamy. Sean is a champion of democratic education and was one of the founders of

Plans to turn new hockey pitch into one of 13 England Hockey performance centres serving Cornwall, Devon and Somerset. Read more: bit.ly/2nSC30M

Moving-in day is Sunday 17 September. Our staff and student ambassadors will be on hand to help and we are excited to welcome our new students! Here is a recap of everything you need to know about moving into your student accommodation: http://bit.ly

#WeAreMarjon When I saw diver Tom Daley win a bronze medal at the 2012 Olympics, I was inspired and wanted to give diving a go. I headed down to Plymouth Life Centre to see what they had to offer. Four years on and I am a platform diver training

"You can do it" The psychology of getting fit and healthy revealed: According to researchers from the Faculty of Sport & Health Science, using simple techniques such as goal setting and motivational self-talk could impact on public health and help

Insider's guide to Plymouth http://bit.ly/2gIEYrC

Fake news and alternative truths debate with new Vice-Chancellor. Our new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rob Warner, has extended an open public invitation to his special welcome to the City this month. The event is the first opportunity Rob will have

Help save the world, one food shop at a time. It is Fairtrade Fortnight. Fairtrade means fair prices for farmers in the developing world. Find out more and enjoy a free fairtrade pancake in the Marshall room in Marjon Chaplaincy at 11am today. More:

One to watch. Tommy Roberts, a Marjon acting student and former Royal Marine, is to appear in the Hollywood films Ready Player One and Kingsmen 2. Read more about Tommy: bit.ly/2lREwV6 Find out about BA (Hons) Acting at Marjon: www.marjon.ac.uk/act

Marjon student scores a viral video hit Sam East captured this 360 degree video of an extra time equaliser by Exeter City Football Club at the weekend. It has been viewed more than 350K times after being picked up by Soccer AM and UNILAD Sport. Sam,

Early morning skies over campus

26-19 to Marjon Uni in the American flag! Shannon Brown and Hannah Pay reporting from JaM Live HQ

Yesterday our students enjoyed a lecture on stem cells and sport regenerative medicine by Professor John Hunt of the University of Liverpool. The focus was on approaches to repairing elite athletes. Professor Andrew Edwards, Dean of the Faculty of

How should we give mental guidance to runners, road cyclists, and triathletes? Dr Alister McCormick, a sport and exercise psychology researcher, is researching the mental aspects of running, road cycling and triathlon. The aim of the research is to

Our next Open Day is on Saturday 7 October 2017 Come to the campus, find out more about our courses, talk to course leaders and take a look around our accommodation and world-class facilities. For more information and to book your place http://bit.ly

Congratulations to Hayley Groves on being recognised for extensive volunteering work relevant to her course. Hayley studies BSc (Hons) Speech and Language Therapy and you can read more about this inspiring course here: bit.ly/21gUhnY

Our sports journalism students take us behind-the-scenes to see how Marjon and Plymouth Raiders Basketball Club are working together...

Students Becky Jacob-Harris, Heli Radcliffe and Laura Woodbridge are on tour, using their sports therapy skills to support cyclists in the 2017 Pedal 4 Pounds charity bike ride. The riders started at Oxford United and will visit several Premiership

Our final honorary graduate of 2017 is Giselle Ansley MBE. Giselle was a member of the gold medal winning GB hockey team at the Rio Olympics 2016 and holds an MBE for services to hockey. Giselle plays for England Hockey and Surbiton Hockey Club.