Seminar: Science vs Reality - How To Support A Champion We welcome Dr Steve Ingham, Director of Science and Technical Development at The English Institute of Sport (EIS) to present this seminar. Date: Thursday 14th January 2016 Time: 10:30-11:30am

Overnight Marjon’s very own Olympic hero Ben Proud took on the world's best in the 50m freestyle swim final, finishing in 4th place. The 21-year-old student of Sport Development swam his heart out with a strong start and finished in an incredible

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

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Teaching Open Evening for PGCE and School Direct 14 January 2016 If you have a degree and would like to train to teach then a one year PGCE or School Direct course could be right for you. We are ranked best in the South West for Education and

Varsity Football: Congratulations to Women's 1st team football for reaching the conference cup final. It is taking place on Wednesday so as a result Varsity football Mens & Womens 1st team will now take place on THURSDAY, not on Wednesday as was

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

NEWS: South West Patients Use Anti-Gravity Treadmill There is a NASA-derived anti-gravity treadmill in new health science laboratories at the University of St Mark & St John. The University has invested heavily in new labs, comprising biomechanics &

Student soundbites - hear what our students have to say about their university experience.

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

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

'Beyond Horizons' arrives at Marjon on Thursday 3 November. Organised by the Institute for Outdoor Learning this event brings together 150 students, including our own Outdoor Adventure Education undergraduates. Students will attend workshops and

Yesterday Marjon SU hosted a fun run around the University’s campus in support of World Mental Health Day. Well done to everyone who took part & a big thank you to @Only1Argyle, @AlbionRFC and @officialraiders for supporting such an important cause

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A few photo highlights from our 2016 Graduation ceremonies. The full photo gallery will be available soon.

Double swim success today as two Marjon students, Aaron Rickhuss and Ben Proud, qualify for the final of the 50m Free at the British Swimming Championships #BSC16. Ben set a new British Record of 21.65 seconds. With Olympic qualification up for

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

WATCH: One of graduates Angela Kalwaites talks about her work at on BBC Radio after graduating from Journalism. http://bit.ly/1nCwEHr

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

The new Marjon Mobile app 3.0 is now available for students and staff via Google Play and Apple App Store.

TEDMED Live 2016 comes to Plymouth. With keynote by Professor Brendon Noble, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Research & Innovation. More: http://bit.ly/2fsN57d

Hear from education graduate Megan Swan about her time at Marjon. More about our education courses: http://bit.ly/2a220T6

The votes are in and Marjon Student Union (MSU) have announced that Elias McGill will be the next MSU President and Haden Tye will be the next Deputy President. Elias campaigned to develop the Marjon app so students can use it to manage all of their

Marjon diving super star Sarah Barrow ranks 23rd at #Rio2016, narrowly missing out on the next round. #olympicheroine

If you see our - M A R J O N - Ad Van out and about on your way to #MTVCrashes tonight, send us a selfie #marjonontour =D

A recap of some events from this semester (with thanks to Marjon Media for the photos).

Next week our final year acting students will perform a number of challenging plays exploring the nature of human relationships at a free theatre festival. The festival will cover thought-provoking issues such as co-dependency, Stockholm syndrome,

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We snuck into rehearsals when Ry X was rehearsing in our live music studio ahead of his tour. He was really happy to chat and share his tips for burgeoning musicians and artists. Read them here:http://tinyurl.com/hhqa9a2

Who's joining us in September? We can't wait to see you! Let your friends and family know with these celebratory profile badges, covers and posts http://bit.ly/2bjNF4M

Inspiring Student Awards 2016 Nominate students who make a positive difference: bit.ly/21DRoOl

NEWS: Ever wondered how you train celebrities like David Walliams, Davina McCall, and Jo Brand to overcome incredible sporting challenges and feats of endurance? Greg Whyte OBE, Sports Scientist to the stars, will reveal all when he opens the new

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

Be inspired by city, coast and countryside at the University of St Mark & St John in Plymouth. Ours is one of more than 50 Plymouths in the world, but we’re pretty confident that it’s the best. By far. Find out more: www.marjon.ac.uk

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.

A very Merry Christmas to all our students, staff, alumni and friends!

The countdown to Freshers Fest 2016 is on!

In case you missed it, our very own VC Prof Cara Aitchison ranked No.2 in Plymouth's Coolest Women this week for International Women's Day http://bit.ly/1Lgl2oY

Special offer on membership at Marjon Sport Centre. Six weeks gym and swim for £45. Call us on 01752 636876.

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

Quadfest is TOMORROW - from 11am on Sat 24th Sept In the Quad: T-shirt tie dye, inflatable hungry hippo (all ages), children’s games (toddlers to teens), sumo suits, slack-lining, circus skills and market stalls. Performances by: Eli Mcgill and

#WeAreMarjon "Challenging times fall on everyone. I used a food bank to feed my children. I had finished studying and applied for benefits, but it took several weeks to process. I was behind with rent and had exhausted meal invitations from family

Our MSc TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) course includes a teaching internship in Chile or Plymouth.

#WeAreMarjon "I still think teaching is one of the best jobs you can do. It's one of the true vocations in the professional field. I don’t think people are ambivalent who go into teaching. They go in knowing it's going to be challenging and

#MayBall2016 - a night to remember!

FREE Physical Activity & Breathing Training Programme - Do you want to improve your fitness and health? - Do you have a BMI over 30? 4 weeks of using the simple and nonintrusive POWERbreathe could help. Join us for 4-6 weeks of physical activity and

A stunning sunrise over the hockey pitch

It’s never too early (or too late) to gain skills and experiences to help you get into your dream job when you graduate. Sign up to eFEST to get ahead. Special events focused on education, experience, enterprise and employability will run from

We'll be at the Devon Business Show with Devon Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday 15 June at Plymouth Pavilions. You can chat to us about undergraduate and postgraduate courses in #Plymouth including our MBA and mentoring options. Read about the MBA