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Student stories

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Castle Beach

My guide to move-in weekend and Freshers' Week

22 August 2024

Having done “Move-in Weekend” and “Freshers’ Week” twice, first at Sheffield University an...

My guide to move-in weekend and Freshers' Week
Image: Study Falmouth Campus

My experience of going to University a long way from home

22 August 2024

Moving away from home for uni can feel daunting so in this blog I am going to discuss my feelings wh...

My experience of going to University a long way from home
A group of students stood outside an old building in Helston, Cornwall
CAST

The Fine Art MA (Online) group at CAST

“An unforgettable experience”: MA Fine Art Online students soak up Cornwall’s art scene

21 August 2024

Dr Anupa Sahdev is a student artist in her second year of Falmouth’s online master’s in Fine Art...

“An unforgettable experience”: MA Fine Art Online students soak up Cornwall’s art scene
The view through the gates of the garden on Falmouth campus
Garden

Studying whilst being a young carer

20 August 2024

Hear from student Caitlin as she shares her experience of studying whilst being a young carer

Studying whilst being a young carer
Penryn Campus

Should distance from home affect your decision of where to study?

19 August 2024

Coming from a town nearly 8 hours from Falmouth, deciding to move such a distance from home was defi...

Should distance from home affect your decision of where to study?
View from above of Falmouth, houses, coastline, sea and clouds.
Virtual tour aerial Falmouth docks beach

My experiences of applying to University through UCAS

19 August 2024

When deciding on my university, I not only considered what would be vital for me to grow professiona...

My experiences of applying to University through UCAS
Falmouth University students sitting on steps with a wooden cladded wall behind
Falmouth atrium 2

Deciding where to apply in UCAS: My Experience and Advice!

19 August 2024

University applications can be long and daunting, but the best advice comes from those who’ve alre...

Deciding where to apply in UCAS: My Experience and Advice!
A view of the fashion department facilities at Falmouth University with tables with sewing machines.
Fashion Design 2

What it's like to study in the Fashion & Textiles Institute

19 August 2024

I study Costume Design in the Fashion & Textiles Institute (FTI) at Falmouth University. Here is a q...

What it's like to study in the Fashion & Textiles Institute
Students walking away from the Stannary
Penryn Campus Sus Background
The Sustainability Café is located on the first floor of the Stannary extension

The 3 Questions I Get Asked Most About Studying At Falmouth University

16 August 2024

Is it better to live in Falmouth or Penryn? How easy is it to get between the two campuses? Will I h...

The 3 Questions I Get Asked Most About Studying At Falmouth University
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Swanpool Beach in summer

So, You've Got Into Uni Through Clearing? What Now?

16 August 2024

I only decided that I wanted to go to university a month before move in day, so here are my top tips...

So, You've Got Into Uni Through Clearing? What Now?
Library facilities
Library facilities

How to prepare for Clearing

15 August 2024

Applying to university through Clearing can seem like a distant, abstract concept... until it isn’...

How to prepare for Clearing
Glasney Student Village Exterior
Glasney_5

What it's like to live in a shared room in Glasney Student Village

15 August 2024

Moving from home to university can feel like a daunting step, but getting a clearer picture of what ...

What it's like to live in a shared room in Glasney Student Village
Jessie

Why I love being a Student Ambassador

14 August 2024

I decided that I wanted to become a Student Ambassador before I had even come to Falmouth, after usi...

Why I love being a Student Ambassador
People and benches outside the Stannary buidling on Penryn campus.
People sitting at benches outside The Stannary on Penryn Campus

My journey as a Student Ambassador

14 August 2024

Being a Student Ambassador at Falmouth University has been one of the most rewarding experiences of ...

My journey as a Student Ambassador
student voice

Becoming a Student Ambassador

14 August 2024

For the past four years, I have had the privilege of working as a Student Ambassador at Falmouth Uni...

Becoming a Student Ambassador
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Fal campus

My experience as a neurodivergent student at Falmouth

30 July 2024

In this blog, I’m going to talk a bit about my experience being a neurodivergent student at Falmou...

My experience as a neurodivergent student at Falmouth
Falmouth LGBTQIA+

The LGBTQIA+ Community At Falmouth

30 July 2024

One of the amazing things about Falmouth University is that there is a large, supportive LGBTQIA+ co...

The LGBTQIA+ Community At Falmouth
Two Falmouth University Creative Advertising students smiling at a laptop
Creative advertising students smiling at laptop

How to prepare for Clearing

15 July 2024

Applying to university through Clearing can seem like a distant, abstract concept until it isn’t. ...

How to prepare for Clearing
Group of students walking through Falmouth high street.
Students walking down Falmouth high street

My favourite spots in Falmouth to hangout

09 July 2024

During the summer, my friends and I enjoy going to Gylly beach. We usually bring cards, a volleyball...

My favourite spots in Falmouth to hangout
Group being shown around Falmouth campus by student ambassadors.
Campus tour Falmouth Campus

My favourite hang out spots in Falmouth and Penryn

09 July 2024

As a new student, you’re in for a treat. Falmouth is brimming with fantastic spots to eat, relax a...

My favourite hang out spots in Falmouth and Penryn

Upcoming events

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Employability talk Tommy Hilfiger

Wed 04 Sep 2024

This conference runs from 4 - 6 September.

DeathxDesignxCulture | Conference

In-person

From 4-6 September, the Department of Graphic Design, Falmouth University (UK), and the Death and Cu...

DeathxDesignxCulture | Conference
Students in a square on campus
Stannary

Sat 14 Sep 2024

10:30 - 13:00

National Saturday Club Open Day

In-person

This National Saturday Club open day is an opportunity for parents, carers, guardians and potential ...

National Saturday Club Open Day
Falmouth students at the Orchard
New Students 5

Wed 18 Sep 2024

16:00 - 17:00

Personal Statement Advice

Online

Writing a strong personal statement is an important part of the application process for university.

Personal Statement Advice
Student Funding 2016 2

Tue 24 Sep 2024

12:00 - 13:00

Applying as an International Student

Online

In this session we will help you to understand the different stages and what you will need to prepar...

Applying as an International Student
Parents smiling with daughter at an Open Day at Falmouth University
Open day Penryn mother smiling father daughter student mentor

Wed 25 Sep 2024

17:30 - 18:30

Parents & Carers: Applying and Decision Making

Online

In this session we’ll break down the stages of the university application and admissions process f...

Parents & Carers: Applying and Decision Making
A cuban salsa dance class shown from above with lots of people dancing
ArtsCentre Cuban Salsa Course Spring 2024

Wed 02 Oct 2024

Various dates, please see event listing

Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Improvers

In-person

If you have already discovered the joy of salsa dancing and now wish to build upon the basics, this ...

Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Improvers
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ArtsCentre Comedy Network Brand - shortened 3

Wed 02 Oct 2024

Doors open 20:00, event starts 20:30

The Comedy Network: Bella Hull, Will Owen and Tom Glover

In-person

Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy laugh out loud comedy from some of the hott...

The Comedy Network: Bella Hull, Will Owen and Tom Glover
A line of people dressed in black clothing doing ballet classes with a wall mounted barre looking at a mirror
ArtsCentre Adult Ballet Classes Autumn 2024

Sat 05 Oct 2024

Multiple dates, please see course details

Adult Beginners Ballet: Short Course

In-person

A block of classes aimed at Beginners to learn the fundamentals of Classical Ballet Technique. Come ...

Adult Beginners Ballet: Short Course
Open Day
Open Day 2

Sat 05 Oct 2024

Open Day

In-person

Visit our beautiful campuses and explore our professional-grade facilities at an Open Day.

Open Day
A cuban salsa dance class shown from above with lots of people dancing
ArtsCentre Cuban Salsa Course Spring 2024

Mon 07 Oct 2024

Various dates, please see event listing

Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Beginners

In-person

Join our salsa dance course where you'll master the fundamental footwork and rhythms of Cuban Salsa.

Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Beginners
A group of dancers all moving on stage in dim lighting
ArtsCentre Going Going Autumn 2024

Wed 09 Oct 2024

Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30

Going, Going: DISTANT DANCES

In-person

DISTANT DANCES presents an evening of live music & dance performance, initiated by dancer and choreo...

Going, Going: DISTANT DANCES
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NSC

Sat 12 Oct 2024

Every Saturday from 10:30 - 12:30 during term time

National Saturday Club: Art and Design

In-person

Falmouth University is inviting all 13-16 year-olds of all abilities to take part in our National Sa...

National Saturday Club: Art and Design
Flick Holden Fashion Design
Flick Holden Fashion Design 4

Sat 12 Oct 2024

Every Saturday from 10:30 - 12:30 during term time

National Saturday Club: Fashion and Business

In-person

Falmouth University is inviting all 13-16 year-olds of all abilities to take part in our National Sa...

National Saturday Club: Fashion and Business
Student behind camera.
School of Film & Television 19 - Camera

Sat 12 Oct 2024

Every Saturday from 10:30 - 12:30 during term time

National Saturday Club: Film & Screen

In-person

Falmouth University is inviting all 13-16 year-olds of all abilities to take part in our National Sa...

National Saturday Club: Film & Screen
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ArtsCentre Made in Cornwall Scratch Night Autumn 2024

Tue 15 Oct 2024

Doors open 19:45, event starts at 20:00

Made in Cornwall Scratch Night

In-person

Come and be part of the audience at our Made in Cornwall Scratch Night, there’ll be performance, i...

Made in Cornwall Scratch Night
A performer sat down with their kegs out holding a suit with a red dress on against a blue and yellow backdrop
ArtsCentre Lady Made Autumn 2024

Wed 16 Oct 2024

Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30

Lady Nade plus Support

In-person

With nominations for Artist of the Year at the AMAUK Awards, and a Song of the Year win at the UK Am...

Lady Nade plus Support
A girl with her parents looking through sketchbooks at a Falmouth University Open Day
Open day mother father daughter girl art illustration

Sat 26 Oct 2024

Open Day

In-person

Visit our beautiful campuses and explore our professional-standard facilities at an Open Day.

Open Day
An image of a jellyfish and then a crafted jellyfish made out of recycled plastic against a light green wall
ArtsCentre Jellyfish Workshop Autumn 2024

Sat 02 Nov 2024

Multiple time slots, see event for details

Make Your Own Recycled Jellyfish Workshop

In-person

Have fun using recycled plastic and discover how to cut, stick and decorate it to make your own magi...

Make Your Own Recycled Jellyfish Workshop
Multiple performers on stage with jellyfish puppets
Arts Centre Jam Jar Theatre Image 2 Autumn 2024

Sat 02 Nov 2024

Doors open 14:15, performance starts at 14:30

Jam Jar Theatre: How A Jellyfish Saved the World

In-person

Jam Jar Theatre Company presents a tentacle-tapping puppetry musical, for children and adults, frien...

Jam Jar Theatre: How A Jellyfish Saved the World
The Comedy Network logo on a background of black bricks with a blue zigzag going through the middle
ArtsCentre Comedy Network Brand - shortened 3

Wed 06 Nov 2024

Doors open 20:00, event starts 20:30

The Comedy Network: Alice Sneddon, Finlay Christie and Tom Glover

In-person

Come and unwind at one of our monthly comedy clubs. Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar a...

The Comedy Network: Alice Sneddon, Finlay Christie and Tom Glover