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Student stories
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to prepare for Clearing
15 August 2024
Applying to university through Clearing can seem like a distant, abstract concept... until it isn’...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Upcoming events
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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...
Wed 16 Oct 2024
16:00 - 17:00
Personal Statement Masterclass
Online
In this session we’ll go through some tips and tricks for making your statement stand out, look at...
Wed 16 Oct 2024
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Lady Nade plus support from Viva Valentine
In-person
With nominations for Artist of the Year at the AMAUK Awards, and a Song of the Year win at the UK Am...
Mon 21 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.
Wed 23 Oct 2024
12:00 - 13:00
UCAS for International students
Online
Join this session if you are an international student and you would like to know more about applying...
Wed 23 Oct 2024
12:30 - 13:30
An Introduction to Postgraduate Online Study
Online
Join our Course Advisors to discover how studying an online Postgraduate degree can fit with your pe...
Wed 23 Oct 2024
16:00 - 17:00
Portfolio Advice
Online
In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview.
Sat 26 Oct 2024
Open Day
In-person
Visit our beautiful campuses and explore our professional-standard facilities at an Open Day.
Wed 30 Oct 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 30 Oct 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 30 Oct 2024
We're hosting events on 30 October, 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...
Wed 30 Oct 2024
16:00 - 17:00
Portfolio Masterclass
In this session we’ll cover the basics for putting together a portfolio ready for interview.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
Tue 05 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...