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Student stories

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Fine Art Ella Squirrel student work
Work by Ella Squirrel

Why I chose to study Fine Art at Falmouth Uni

02 May 2024

After finishing school, I was certainly overwhelmed by all of my choices for what I could do going f...

Why I chose to study Fine Art at Falmouth Uni
Falmouth Town Photo Credit Lee Stephens
Falmouth Town Photo Credit Lee Stephens
Credit: Lee Stephens

Embracing Cornwall’s Charm: Why I chose to stay in Cornwall for university

02 May 2024

I’ve loved growing up in Cornwall. I feel so lucky to have grown up in arguably the most beautiful...

Embracing Cornwall’s Charm: Why I chose to stay in Cornwall for university
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Costume Design 4

Why I chose to study Costume Design for Film & Television at Falmouth

02 May 2024

Overall, I have found that choosing to study at Falmouth has been one of the best choices I could’...

Why I chose to study Costume Design for Film & Television at Falmouth
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Student on cliffs

Why I chose to stay in Cornwall for university

02 May 2024

Deciding whether or not to leave Cornwall for university can be a tough decision, especially if you ...

Why I chose to stay in Cornwall for university
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Fal campus

Getting industry experience while studying at Falmouth

02 May 2024

Deciding to go to university is a huge step for many students and choosing a course can be an even b...

Getting industry experience while studying at Falmouth
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Penryn Campus Pano 2021

How I picked up industry experience while studying

02 May 2024

Falmouth University is a great place to study if you want to get experience in the industry. The num...

How I picked up industry experience while studying
Fashion photography student taking photo in studio
Fashion Photography student taking photo in studio

Getting industry experience while studying at Falmouth

02 May 2024

Work experience is a daunting but rewarding experience. Having work experience while at university l...

Getting industry experience while studying at Falmouth
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Student Accommodation - Tuke House
Tuke House in the heart of Falmouth is purpose-built cluster of 11 buildings set around a central courtyard and contains 156 rooms, divided into flats of five.

What I brought to university

02 May 2024

As you get ready for university, packing is a big deal. Figuring out what to bring can be tough, esp...

What I brought to university
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Student life - Freshers event

What to bring to university

02 May 2024

September is near and you may be starting to dream of your future uni room and everything to take wi...

What to bring to university
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Why I chose to study at Falmouth University

01 May 2024

We spoke to a few of our students about what made them want to study at Falmouth.

Why I chose to study at Falmouth University
Students

Why I chose to study at Falmouth University

01 May 2024

We spoke to a few of our students about what made them want to study at Falmouth.

Why I chose to study at Falmouth University
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Maritime Studio 2

Living in Maritime Studios

28 March 2024

Choosing where you want to live while at university can be really overwhelming – there are so many...

Living in Maritime Studios
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Seb Morgan

Studying Film & Television online: Seb's story

22 March 2024

Want to find out more from Seb about his experience on the course? Chat to him on UniBuddy. ...

Studying Film & Television online: Seb's story
Student walking down steps between buildings.
Student Accommodation - Tuke House
Tuke House in the heart of Falmouth is purpose-built cluster of 11 buildings set around a central courtyard and contains 156 rooms, divided into flats of five.

Living in Tuke House

20 March 2024

Choosing where to live during your first year at uni is one of the toughest decisions, but I’m he...

Living in Tuke House
Packsaddle Hill Communal Area – room with comfortable seating and table
Packsaddle Hill_4

Living in Packsaddle Hill in my first year

20 March 2024

Way back in October of 2022, I found myself walking up the steps to Packsaddle Hill for the very fir...

Living in Packsaddle Hill in my first year
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Glasney village exterior

Living in a Shared Room in Glasney Student Village

20 March 2024

If you have started to get offers from unis and are choosing your firm and insurance choices, you ar...

Living in a Shared Room in Glasney Student Village
The Sidings' open-plan living area with kitchen and cluster of soft seating
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What it's like to live in The Sidings

20 March 2024

The walk to campus from The Sidings is around 15 minutes and has a lot of the subtropical plants tha...

What it's like to live in The Sidings
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The sidings new

Living in The Sidings

19 March 2024

For my first year of university, I wanted to have the full uni experience and live in student accomm...

Living in The Sidings
Swanpool Beach from the water with the beach, cafe and beach huts in the background
View of Swanpool Beach and cafe

Joining Falmouth as my Insurance Choice

19 March 2024

Choosing the right university for you is an important decision, but just because something doesn’t...

Joining Falmouth as my Insurance Choice
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Andela Tucakovic 3

How my Fine Art practice has transformed through postgraduate online study

14 March 2024

In this article, Fine Art MA (Online) student Andela Tucakovic discusses how studying Fine Art onlin...

How my Fine Art practice has transformed through postgraduate online study

Upcoming events

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ArtsCentre Bradley Burchill Summer 2024

Tue 07 May 2024

Doors open 11:50, performance starts at 12:00

Bradley Burchill

In-person

Solo performer Bradley Burchill uses vocals and electric guitar to express his songwriting with raw ...

Bradley Burchill
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ArtsCentre Archie Morris Summer 2024

Tue 07 May 2024

Doors open 13:50, performance starts at 14:00

Archie Morris presents ‘Students Of Sound’ and ‘Silk Talk’

In-person

Entering the world of podcasting and audio entertainment, Archie Morris showcases a highlight reel o...

Archie Morris presents ‘Students Of Sound’ and ‘Silk Talk’
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ArtsCentre Matt Gill Summer 2024

Tue 07 May 2024

Doors open 14:50, performance starts at 15:00

Sailor

In-person

Bringing in the sound of new era Hip Hop Music, through the lens of melodical rap, pushing forwards ...

Sailor
Four people sitting on the grass in a black and white image looking up into the air at the camera
ArtsCentre Polar Snare Summer 2024

Tue 07 May 2024

Doors open 16:50, performance starts at 17:00

POLAR SNARE

In-person

Discover Falmouth’s Indie Funk Band: Polar Snare.

POLAR SNARE
A solo female in a white dress that is moving in the wind in front of a tree
ArtsCentre Abigail Macneal Summer 2024

Tue 07 May 2024

Doors open 17:20, performance starts at 17:30

Abby Mac

In-person

Abby Mac is a solo pop singer/songwriter from San Diego, California.

Abby Mac
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Creative Writing online 2024

Tue 07 May 2024

18:00 - 19:00

BA Creative Writing (Online) Taster Session

Online

Join the BA Creative Writing (Online) Taster Session to get an insight into the degree.

BA Creative Writing (Online) Taster Session
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ArtsCentre Adrian Buchelt Summer 2024

Tue 07 May 2024

Doors open 18:50, performance starts at 19:00

[rituals]

In-person

Ethereal nihilistic multi-media installation-performance ritual dance in the abyss between dark and ...

[rituals]
Two people stood side by side facing the camera. One is wearing a blue shirt and the other all in white
ArtsCentre Jack Simpson Ben Hope Summer 2024

Tue 07 May 2024

Doors open 20:20, performance starts at 20:30

PJamz Productions – The Portfolio Live

In-person

Witness a live musical collaboration with talented artists PJamz have worked with.

PJamz Productions – The Portfolio Live
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People & Behaviours

Wed 08 May 2024

12:00 - 13:00

Moving to Falmouth Webinar

Online

Join our webinar to hear from our students about why they chose to move to Falmouth, what it was lik...

Moving to Falmouth Webinar
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Illustration online 2024

Wed 08 May 2024

12:00 - 13:00

BA Illustration (Online) Taster Session

Online

Join the BA Illustration (online) Taster Session to get an insight into the degree.

BA Illustration (Online) Taster Session
Students painting in a workshop at Falmouth Illustration Festival
IP7

Illustration BA(Hons) (Online) in-person event

Wed 08 May 2024

13:00 - 14:00

An introduction to MA Illustration: Authorial Practice

Online

Discover everything you need to know about our Postgraduate Illustration: Authorial Practice MA at F...

An introduction to MA Illustration: Authorial Practice
The AMATA Arts Centre building on a sunny day
ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Wed 08 May 2024

Doors open 13:50, performance starts at 14:00

Nikita

In-person

Nikita is a 5-piece post-rock band.

Nikita
The AMATA Arts Centre building on a sunny day
ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Wed 08 May 2024

Doors open 14:50, performance starts at 15:00

Berry Challis

In-person

An instrumental blend of genres fronted by guitarist Berry Challis.

Berry Challis
A blurred family portrait image with two adults and one child in
ArtsCentre Anastasia Broke Summer 2024

Wed 08 May 2024

Doors open 15:50, performance starts at 16:00

ana.steiza

In-person

Anastasija Broka under the pseudonym ana.steiza will be presenting her concept album Along With Time...

ana.steiza
The AMATA Arts Centre building on a sunny day
ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Wed 08 May 2024

Doors open 16:50, performance starts at 17:00

VeTa

In-person

VeTa is an ambient experimental audio-visual artist who creates both music and artwork through diffe...

VeTa
The AMATA Arts Centre building on a sunny day
ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Wed 08 May 2024

Doors open 17:20, performance starts at 17:30

Charlie’s Ensemble

In-person

A 6-piece soulful RnB band with jazz and funk influences.

Charlie’s Ensemble
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ArtsCentre Rob Harrison Summer 2024

Wed 08 May 2024

Doors open 20:20, performance starts at 20:30

Rob Harrison

In-person

Join me, Skraps, for the telling of a tale of my misunderstood world. Hold on to songs of love, ange...

Rob Harrison
The AMATA Arts Centre building on a sunny day
ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Thu 09 May 2024

Playback event starts at 10:30

Guillermo Mena-Gutierrez

In-person

Playback session featuring the work by Guillermo Mena-Gutierrez.

Guillermo Mena-Gutierrez
The AMATA Arts Centre building on a sunny day
ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Thu 09 May 2024

Playback event starts at 10:30

Charlie Driver

In-person

Playback session featuring the work by Charlie Driver.

Charlie Driver
The AMATA Arts Centre building on a sunny day
ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Thu 09 May 2024

Playback event starts at 11:30

IAMTHEFORAGER

In-person

Two soundscapes specifically catered and designed to fit the themes from Nausicaa Valley of the Wind...

IAMTHEFORAGER