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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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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!
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    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?

    Upcoming events

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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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
    Student behind camera on camera dolly being moved along a track.
    School of Film & Television 7 - Runner

    Wed 13 Nov 2024

    12:00 - 13:00

    MA Film & Television (Online) Course Overview and Q&A

    Online

    Discover everything you need to know about MA Film & Television (Online) with Falmouth University. 

    MA Film & Television (Online) Course Overview and Q&A
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    Business & Marketing (online) - 2023

    Wed 13 Nov 2024

    13:00 - 14:00

    MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online) Course Overview & Q&A

    Online

    Discover everything you need to know about Writing for Script & Screen MA (Online) at Falmouth Unive...

    MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online) Course Overview & Q&A
    Falmouth Photography student and lecturer discussing work.
    Photography symposium portfolio reviews © Amara Eno
    Photography symposium portfolio reviews © Amara Eno

    Wed 13 Nov 2024

    16:00 - 17:00

    Portfolio Advice

    Online

    In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview.

    Portfolio Advice
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    ArtsCentre Tremough Follies Showcase Autumn 2024

    Wed 13 Nov 2024

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

    Follies Ultimo: A Dream Role Showcase

    In-person

    Join Tremough Follies Musical Theatre Society for one night only as they sing, dance and act in dazz...

    Follies Ultimo: A Dream Role Showcase
    Three Sustainable Fashion students looking at fabric
    Sustainable Fashion MA Online 2023

    Thu 14 Nov 2024

    12:30 - 13:30

    MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A

    Online

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

    MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Course Overview and Live Q&A