Want to increase your skills, know-how and confidence in delivering sports-based activities to disabled people? If so, join 'Active Kids for All' in the University Sports Centre on 19th May from 3-6pm. This session is open to students, staff and the

It is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year the focus is on Mindfulness. Mindfulness is an integrative, mind-body based training that helps people to change the way they think and feel about their experiences. To mark Mental Health Awareness

Faustus, a theatre production by The Actors Wheel, a company of our first year BA (Hons) Acting students, previews at the University on Wednesday 13th May. The play is an amalgamation of literary texts based on the Faustian myth. It is about a

Are you thinking about going to University in 2015, 2016 or beyond? If so, our Open Day on Saturday 20th June 2015, may be for you. The Open Day is a chance to talk to course leaders about our degree programs, take a look around our on-site

The Inspiring Students Award winners were announced at a event last night at the University of St Mark & St John. The awards were presented to those who made a positive impact at the University and within the local community. Faye Hatherley-Edwin,

The Student Led Teacher Award winners were announced this week at the University of St Mark & St John. Dan Whitby, Marjon Student Union President, said at the ceremony: “All University staff do an amazing job to challenge and inspire a future

The Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences invites you to: "Exercise in hot environments: Athlete preparation, performance, and the implications of inflammation." Date: Tuesday 26th May Time: 10am This is a special seminar lead by Joshua Guy of the

The Faculty of Sport & Health Science is recruiting: SPORTS THERAPY INTERN x 2 POSTS Variable hours - up to 20 hours per week Fixed term: 8th June 2015 to 18th September 2015 Salary: £8.41 per hour + 12% holiday pay For Marjon final year students.

AoC Sport, the lead organisation for college sport and physical activity, announced that it has renewed a partnership with The University of St Mark & St John. The deal will see AoC Sport and The University of St Mark & St John work together to

A huge educational event called 'Aim High' is taking place today at the University with over 200 school children from the Plymouth area. The action-packed day features interactive activities including inspirational speakers, a newsroom quiz, drama

Our BSc (Hons) Speech & Language students support the 'Giving Voice Campaign' to raise awareness of how speech and language therapy can transform lives. Problems with speech and language imprison the individual and severely limit their participation

Are you thinking of going to #university? We are a small and friendly university, with an attractive single site campus and world-class sports facilities. We are located in #Plymouth, near the stunning South #Devon coast and Dartmoor. Below are some

Dr Karen Stockham has returned from the ‘Mountains Initiative’ conference in the Jasper National Park, Canada, where shared her research on #mountaineering literature. Dr Stockham owns one of the largest collections of mountaineering literature

Photos from the Inspiring Students Awards ceremony 2015

A night of celebrations at the Sport Federation Awards 2015.

St Luke's Midnight Walk is on 18th July 2015. This year the theme is Disco, so get ready to glam up and walk for St Luke's Hospice. There are three distances - 3, 6 or 12 miles. All walks start at the University Sports Centre. On the night our staff

**Summer Membership Offer at the University Sports Centre** 6 week membership for £45. Available from now until the end of August. The offer includes unlimited gym with induction, unlimited swimming and a parking permit. To sign up contact the

Are you thinking of going to #university? The University of St Mark & St John in #Plymouth offers degrees in subjects such as #Acting, #Business, #English, #Media, #Sports, #Teaching, Social Sciences and Speech and Language Therapy. We hope you can

Professor Cara Aitchison delivered a keynote speech at a conference called 'Anthropology and Tourism: Heritage and Perspectives’ this week. She spoke at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. The Jagiellonian, founded in 1364, is one of

Are you studying with us in Sept? If so, you can now apply for on-campus accommodation for 2015-2016. You can live on-campus, close to lectures as well as the Café, Library, Shop, Sports Centre and SU bar. - Applications are accepted from new and

We are the highest ranked University for Education in the South West in The Guardian University League Tables 2016. Our Education programmes include Primary Education, Physical Education, Early Years, PGCE and School Direct. For a full list of

The University is to be part of the 'What If Learning' pilot project. This project aims to equip teachers with a practical approach to promoting the development of positive virtues and character traits in the classroom, which lead to success in

Are you in year 12 and thinking about going to university? Then this summer why not try our Summer School? You can join academic and practical sessions and experience student life first hand with four nights on-campus in our halls in Plymouth. You

Graduate Harry Solomon studied Sport Development and Coaching and has set up his own business, Wombat Cricket, making handmade cricket bats. “The plan is to take what I’ve learned from my coaching degree at the University of St Mark & St John

The Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences invites you to: "Therapeutic Approach to Peer Mentoring" Date: Thursday 18th June; Time: 3pm; Venue: Library. This special seminar will see Nina Wroe and Penny MacFarlane, authors of the KidsKope Peer Mentoring

The Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences invites you to: "Sporting Success: The Value of Sport for Health Date: Monday 15th June; Time: 12pm; Venue: HDC 101. In this special seminar Dr Erika Borkoles from Bournemouth University will talk about her

A new Director of Teacher Education has been appointed in the Faculty of Education at the University of St Mark & St John. The new role further demonstrates the University’s commitment to teacher education and teacher development. The new Director

Blue Light Day 2015 is from 10:30am - 3pm on Monday 15th June. The University is proud to host this event which is designed for people with learning disabilities. The theme is 'Health and Safety' and participants will be engaged via a range of

The University has been recognised for commitment to social enterprise, becoming one of only four universities in the UK to have been awarded the Social Enterprise Mark. This demonstrates that we are a social enterprise supporting the community, the

Health and Safety learning event for people with learning disabilities.

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We are a small university with a reputation for providing an outstanding student experience. We are a small and friendly university where everyone works together to help all students achieve their full potential. Our staff know all their students by

Robyn Birch, who studies BA Honours Sport Coaching and Physical Education, along with synchro partner Georgia Ward, took the silver medal for Great Britain at the European Diving Championships in Germany. Coach, Andy Banks, a University of St Mark &

Rhea Gayle, who is set to compete at the World University Games, the second largest multi-sport competition behind the Olympics, thanks the University for its support. Good Luck Rhea!

Visiting Plymouth for the Open Day on Saturday? Take a look at our Instagram account for some great images of our campus and beautiful surroundings.

We are now recruiting for a number of academic roles... The University of St Mark & St John is the top ranked university in the UK for social mobility. Originally founded in 1838 as England’s first teacher training college we are a small,

Students talk at Open Day about reasons to #ChooseMarjon

Students Alice Upcott, Melissa Baverstock and Morgan Barker have raised over £1400 for HeartSWell South West. This is a charity committed to supporting heart patients, their partners and carers across the Westcountry. The trio are all students on

We offer over 100 courses and are the best University in the UK for Social Mobility. Our students are happy too, rating us among the UK Top 10 universities for overall student satisfaction. We hope you'll visit us to find out more about studying

Holiday Sports Club at the University Sports Centre For 8–14 years olds Monday 27 July – Friday 28 August 2015 A full day session is 9.00am to 4.00pm and costs £17.50 (with drop off from 8.30am); a late session is 4.00pm to 5.30pm and costs

Calling all year 12 students... If you are considering going to #university then our residential Summer School is for you! You can join lectures and practical sessions and experience student life first hand, staying in our halls of residence for up

Study While You Work Open Day - Thurs 9th July 6.30pm Would you like to enhance your career prospects and earn while you learn? With our work based Foundation Degrees you can do this. The degrees are designed in partnership with employers in order

The Annual University Learning and Teaching Conference 2015 takes place on 1 and 2 July and is titled ‘Strategic Themes in the Curriculum’. Ian Gilhespy, Learning Enhancement Coordinator at the University said: “The conference offers an

The Greening of Golf: Sport, the Environment & Social Change is a special seminar presented by the Faculty of Sport & Health Sciences. The seminar will be lead by Dr Brad Millington of the University of Bath, from 1pm on Fri 3rd July in the

Welcome to the Student Union Team for 2015/16. Students at the University of St Mark & St John will have new representation this week as Charlotte Hook joins the Marjon Student Union (MSU) team as Deputy President. Keeping his seat for a second year,

We offer a range of work based Foundation Degrees: - Early Years - Learning Support - Children & Families - Health & Social Care Designed in partnership with employers, these degrees enable you to earn while you learn, enhance your knowledge and

You could feel the buzz on campus this morning as we welcomed the Webb Ellis Cup. The Rugby World Cup 2015 Trophy Tour saw youngsters, professional and national players and guests enjoy a celebration bought to the city by the Plymouth Rugby

The University of St Mark & St John is Plymouth’s official Team Base for the Namibian rugby squad. We hosted a formal welcome of the Rugby World Cup Trophy, the Webb Ellis Cup on 8th July 2015.

Kevin Johnson, Acting Programme Lead will perform with BA (Hons) Acting students John James McColl, Connor Reed and Lisa Wordsworth in the Barbican's fiery version of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. The performances will be indoors and outdoors in

It was great to catch up with graduate Lee, now working at Plymouth Argyle, to talk about our BA (Hons) Football Development and Coaching course. This course is designed for students who want a career in the football industry. It involves high