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Student stories
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Paris Photo and beyond: Highlights from my Photography MA (Online) study trip
19 November 2024
Online Photography MA student, Bhaskar Sitholey, reflects on his recent study trip to Paris.
Shopping and eating more sustainably as a student
18 November 2024
In this blog I’ll share the advice I wish someone had given me in my first year about eating well,...
My guide to international food shops in Falmouth and Truro
14 November 2024
Second year Lucy explains her top shops to visit in the local area for international food, drinks an...
The benefits of studying by the sea
13 November 2024
So, you may be wondering, why should I study at Falmouth? Well, there are many reasons why you shoul...
How to relax before a university interview
11 November 2024
Your university interview may feel like a stressful and anxiety-inducing event in your application j...
My trip to Malaysia with the Cultural Immersion programme!
30 October 2024
In June 2024 I was lucky enough to get a place on the Cultural Immersion Programme with a trip to ...
Dyslexia and University: My experience at Falmouth
30 October 2024
As a student with dyslexia, university seemed like a bigger struggle for me as I stressed about the ...
The Creative Mind: Higher Education and Dyslexia
30 October 2024
Growing up with dyslexia has proven time and time again to be a challenge in education and in my eve...
How to continue your creative practice whilst away from university
30 October 2024
This article is written by second-year BA Hons Film student Mia Whilst away from in-contact...
Top tips for writing your university personal statement
25 October 2024
Read Ethan's top tips for writing a university personal statement.
Why I chose to study abroad at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand
14 October 2024
This article was written by current second-year, Amal Brepotra, a BA (Hons) Journalism & Creative Wr...
What a semester abroad has to offer
14 October 2024
This article was written by current second-year, Amal Brepotra, a BA (Hons) Journalism & Creative Wr...
How parents can support their child before an interview
08 October 2024
As many parents know, especially mine, interviews are extremely stressful for their children.
My experience applying to Falmouth Uni as an international student
02 October 2024
As an international student, I was a bit nervous about the process of applying to Falmouth Universit...
Living with a Mental Health Condition at University
02 October 2024
Starting university can be scary. But starting with a condition that impacts your learning is a whol...
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 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...
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...
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
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...
Upcoming events
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Thu 21 Nov 2024
We're hosting events on 21 November & 11 December. See below for details.
Postgraduate Research Degree Open Events
If you are interested in undertaking a postgraduate research degree , we have MPhil/PhD open event...
Sat 23 Nov 2024
Open Day
In-person
Visit our beautiful campuses and explore our professional-grade facilities at an Open Day.
Sat 23 Nov 2024
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Gigglemug Theatre | The Bean Spillers: The Improvised Musical All About Gossip
In-person
Looking for a hilarious and unforgettable night out? Look no further than The Bean Spillers, an awar...
Wed 27 Nov 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...
Wed 27 Nov 2024
12:30 - 13:30
An Introduction to Undergraduate Online Study
Online
Join our Course Advisors to discover how studying an online Postgraduate degree can fit with your pe...
Wed 27 Nov 2024
16:00 - 17:00
Personal Statement Advice
Online
Writing a strong personal statement is an important part of the application process for university. ...
Sat 30 Nov 2024
Doors open 19:00, performance starts at 19:30
Cara Dillon
In-person
Cara Dillon, an extraordinary, multiple award-winning Irish folk singer and acclaimed musician and p...
Mon 02 Dec 2024
18:00 - 19:00
MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Masterclass
Online
Join Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management MSc Course Leader, Marcus Simmons, for a Masterclass e...
Wed 04 Dec 2024
16:00 - 17:00
Portfolio Advice
Online
In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview. We’...
Wed 04 Dec 2024
Doors open 20:00, event starts 20:30
The Comedy Network: Nathan D'Arcy Roberts, Annabel Marlow 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...
Sat 07 Dec 2024
Doors open 11:15, performance starts at 11:30
HfC Youth Theatre Juniors Present: Jack & The Beanstalk Jnr
In-person
Join HfC Junior Youth Theatre for a whimsical retelling of this giant adventure.
Sat 07 Dec 2024
Doors open 13:15, performance starts at 13:30
HfC Youth Theatre Inters Present: A Very Zombie Christmas
In-person
HfC Youth Theatre Inters take on an epic adventure of fairytales characters, Grumpy Santa & flesh ...
Sat 07 Dec 2024
Doors open 15:15, performance starts at 15:30
HfC Youth Theatre Seniors Present: A Christmas Carole
In-person
Join Carole and her family as they navigate the stresses of Carole’s Stresses of Christmas plannin...
Sun 08 Dec 2024
Doors open 14:45, performance starts at 15:00
HfC Youth Dance Showcase
In-person
Join Hall for Cornwall Youth Dance and All Boys Dance companies for their end of term showcase.
Mon 09 Dec 2024
12:00 - 13:00
MA Photography (Online) Masterclass
Online
In this MA Photography (Online) Masterclass, Colin Pantall will explore Collaboration and Professio...
Mon 09 Dec 2024
12:30 - 13:30
MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass
Online
In this MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Chantal Laws, Course Le...
Mon 09 Dec 2024
18:00 - 19:00
MA Indie Game Development (Online) Masterclass
Online
Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...
Tue 10 Dec 2024
12:30 - 13:30
MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Masterclass
Online
In this MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Tom Crisp, Course Leader for o...
Tue 10 Dec 2024
18:00 - 19:00
Comedy Writing MA (Online) - Masterclass
Online
In this MA Comedy Writing (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Simon Nicholls, Course Leader for ...
Tue 10 Dec 2024
18:00 - 19:00
Graphic Design MA (Online) Masterclass
Online
In this MA Graphic Design (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Ben James, Lecturer on our MA Graph...