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Malaysia

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 ...

My trip to Malaysia with the Cultural Immersion programme!
Kaitlyn

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 ...

Dyslexia and University: My experience at Falmouth
Ben

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...

The Creative Mind: Higher Education and Dyslexia
A photo of two students drinking coffee with drawings on the table
Coffee campus

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...

How to continue your creative practice whilst away from university
Two male Creative advertising students engaged in conversation at a table
Creative Advertising metavision session

Top tips for writing your university personal statement

25 October 2024

Read Ethan's top tips for writing a university personal statement.

Top tips for writing your university personal statement
Sunset view from my flat in Dunedin
Amal- Sunset view from my flat in Dunedin

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...

Why I chose to study abroad at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand
Walk to Mount Victoria Lookout in Wellington
Amal- Walk to Mount Victoria Lookout in Wellington

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...

What a semester abroad has to offer
Students sitting on grass at Penryn campus.
Student life - sitting on grass at Penryn campus

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.

How parents can support their child before an interview
An image of a large garden on a sunny day
Fox Hill

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...

My experience applying to Falmouth Uni as an international student
A block of student accommodation with a lamp
Glasney village exterior

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...

Living with a Mental Health Condition at University
View of Castle Beach in Falmouth with Pendennis Castle in the background
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?

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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
UX Design
UX Design

Mon 04 Nov 2024

12:00 - 13:00

MA Photography (Online) Course Overview and Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about Photography MA(Online) at Falmouth University. 

MA Photography (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
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Online photography student

Mon 04 Nov 2024

12:00 - 13:00

Photography BA(Hons) (Online) Course Overview and Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about the accelerated BA(Hons) Photography (Online) at Falmout...

Photography BA(Hons) (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Business Entrepreneurship students
Business Entrepreneurship_Main

Tue 05 Nov 2024

12:00 - 13:00

Business & Marketing BSc(Hons) (online) Course Overview and Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about BSc Business & Marketing (online) at Falmouth Universit...

Business & Marketing BSc(Hons) (online) Course Overview and Q&A
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Creative Writing online 2024

Tue 05 Nov 2024

12:30 - 13:30

MA Creative Events Management (Online) Course Overview

Online

Discover everything you need to know about MA Creative Events Management (Online) at Falmouth Unive...

MA Creative Events Management (Online) Course Overview
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Interior design students

Tue 05 Nov 2024

12:30 - 13:30

BA Interior Design (online) - Course Overview and Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about BA Interior Design (online) at Falmouth University.

BA Interior Design (online) - Course Overview and Q&A
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Online study 4

Tue 05 Nov 2024

14:00 - 15:00

MA User Experience Design (online) Course Overview and Live Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about our part-time, online MA User Experience Design course at...

MA User Experience Design (online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
Colourful oil paintings on white walls.
Fine Art Ella Squirrel student work
Work by Ella Squirrel

Tue 05 Nov 2024

16:00 - 17:00

MA Fine Art (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about MA Fine Art (Online) at Falmouth University.

MA Fine Art (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
Person drawing illustrations in notebook
Illustration online 2024

Wed 06 Nov 2024

12:30 - 13:30

BA(Hons) Illustration (Online) Course Overview and Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about BA Illustration (Online) at Falmouth University.

BA(Hons) Illustration (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
Comedy Writing Ma 2022
Comedy Writing Ma 2022

Wed 06 Nov 2024

13:00 - 14:00

MA Comedy Writing - Course Overview and Live Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about MA Comedy Writing (Online) at Falmouth University. 

MA Comedy Writing - Course Overview and Live Q&A
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 Snedden, 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 Snedden, Finlay Christie and Tom Glover
Design journals on a desk in the foreground, students working out of focus in the background.
MA Communication Design - Luke Tonge crop

Thu 07 Nov 2024

12:30 - 13:30

PGCHE (Online) Course Overview & Live Q&A

Online

In the session we will explore what you will learn on the course, and how online study works at Falm...

PGCHE (Online) Course Overview & Live Q&A
Hands typing on a keyboard with playstation controllers on the table
Indie Game Controllers

Thu 07 Nov 2024

13:00 - 14:00

MA Indie Game Development (Online) Course Overview

Online

Discover everything you need to know about our part-time, online MA Indie Game Development degree at...

MA Indie Game Development (Online) Course Overview
Entrepreneurship students
Entrepreneurship 1

Thu 07 Nov 2024

18:00 - 19:00

MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Masterclass

Online

Join Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management MSc Course Leader, Marcus Simmons, for a Masterclass e...

MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Masterclass
Person sat at table next to laptop talking
Creative Writing online 2024

Fri 08 Nov 2024

11:00 - 12:00

BA(Hons) Creative Writing (Online) Course Overview and Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about BA Creative Writing (Online) at Falmouth University.

BA(Hons) Creative Writing (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
A performer on stage in a dance position with the projection of the sun behind them
ArtsCentre Lila Dance Autumn 2024

Sat 09 Nov 2024

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

Lila Dance: Fault Lines

In-person

Fault Lines pulls at the tension in our relationship with nature. Our constant pursuit of progress i...

Lila Dance: Fault Lines
Person drawing illustrations in notebook
Illustration online 2024

Mon 11 Nov 2024

12:00 -13:00

MA Illustration (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about Illustration MA(Online) at Falmouth University.

MA Illustration (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A
Printed visual communications student work
Visual Communications student work 4

Tue 12 Nov 2024

12:30 - 13:30

BA(Hons) Visual Communication Course Overview and Q&A

Online

Discover everything you need to know about Visual Communication BA Hons (Online) at Falmouth Univers...

BA(Hons) Visual Communication Course Overview and Q&A
Students in a square on campus
Stannary

Wed 13 Nov 2024

10:30 - 14:00

Part-Time Jobs Fair - Penryn Campus

In-person

The Penryn Campus Part-Time Jobs Fair is open to University of Exeter and Falmouth University studen...

Part-Time Jobs Fair - Penryn Campus