Our Local Community

Falmouth

All the ways you can engage with your local university

We're not just a university in Cornwall, we're a university for Cornwall.

We are committed to sharing our spaces, resources and knowledge to support our local community to thrive. 

From community days, exhibitions and events, to business support and knowledge exchange, here's how you can benefit from everything that’s happening at Falmouth University. 

Opening our campuses to the community

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Garden

Explore our campuses


Across our Falmouth and Penryn campuses, you'll find an array of tropical flora, Italian orchards and beautiful lawns, open to visitors to enjoy. Visitors are also welcome in our cafés and food outlets, so feel free to pop in for coffee or a bite to eat.

Explore our campuses

Make sure to visit us during our Community Day 2026

Our annual Community Day is the perfect opportunity for staff, students and the local community to get together and enjoy our beautiful Falmouth Campus. Find out more information by clicking on the link below.

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Community Day Banner

Sat 30 May 2026

10:00 - 16:00

Community Day 2026

In-person

We’re opening up our Falmouth University Campus at Woodlane for our Community Day: where we fling ...

Community Day 2026

Make the most of our facilities

Did you know you can hire our facilities and equipment? Whether you've got a creative project in the wings or you need a space for your community group to meet, we're here to help you make it happen.

Hire facilities & equipment

Games Academy Facilities

Visit our Degree Shows and Games Expo

Our Degree Shows and the Games Expo are the highlight of our events calendar. At every corner of our campuses, there are an array of inspirational work produced by our graduating students. Our upcoming Degree Shows will take place from March 2026. Visit our Degree Shows page to see the schedule of events.

Degree Shows

Experience live performances at AMATA

Falmouth University's AMATA is a public venue that hosts a year-round programme of professional performances from globally touring artists, as well as local and student talent. Whether you're into live music, theatre, dance or comedy, you're sure to find something that fits the bill.

See what's on
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Contributing to our economy & community

We are the only university headquartered in Cornwall. As a significant local employer, driver of skills development and hub of local enterprise, boosting the region's economy is at the heart of our mission.

From Knowledge Exchange and business support to facilities hire and our employability services, see how we're supporting the local economy.

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Academy for Innovation & Research

Working with Industry & Non Profit

From offering fully-funded business support and opening up our incredible facilities for hire, to connecting you with our talented students, see how we work with businesses, charities and community organisations.

Working with Industry & Non Profit
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Business Support & Expertise

Benefit from business consultancy, product and services development support, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and CPD for your workforce.

Business Support & Expertise
Research & Knowledge Exchange CATT conference
Research & Knowledge Exchange CATT conference

Knowledge Exchange

Here at Falmouth we champion Knowledge Exchange: the sharing of ideas, skills, expertise and physica...

Knowledge Exchange

Civic University Agreement

Falmouth University and the University of Exeter have signed a Civic University Agreement with Cornwall Council, the Council of the Isles of Scilly and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board (ICB).

Find out more
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Discover our short courses

Move ahead in your career, expand your skillset, and explore new topics on our short courses.

Find a short course
Sustainable Business

Work with our students

Looking for student talent in your business?

Tap into our pool of creative skills by working with our students. Whether you have an internship to offer, a live brief you want fulfilled or a role out for recruitment, we can help you connect with our student community.

You can do this by connecting with our employability service or contacting our creative agency, Be Good.

Work with our students

Marketing MSc
Marketing MSc

Join upcoming events

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ArtsCentre Ryan Baker Summer 2026

Thu 14 May 2026

Doors open 15:50, performance starts at 16:00

Ginger Sod

In-person

Come watch Ginger Sod’s dreamy, spacey and lush new music, performed live with a talented group of...

Ginger Sod
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ArtsCentre Niklas Lake Summer 2026

Thu 14 May 2026

Doors open 16:50, event starts at 17:00

Niklas Lake

In-person

Experience a chilling, audio-only video game where sound is your only sense. On the brink of a break...

Niklas Lake
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ArtsCentre MUS304 Holding Image Summer 2026

Thu 14 May 2026

Doors open 16:50, playback starts at 17:00

Jacob Scott

In-person

A playback session featuring the work of Jacob Scott.

Jacob Scott
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ArtsCentre Oscar Musslewhite Summer 2026

Thu 14 May 2026

Doors open 16:50, playback starts at 17:00

Oscar Musselwhite

In-person

A showcase of electronic metalcore with mixtures of hip-hop elements, low chugging guitars and doubl...

Oscar Musselwhite
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ArtsCentre Company Cascade and Company Unmasked Summer 2026

Thu 14 May 2026

Various times, please see event listing

Company Cascade and Company Unmasked

In-person

A double bill performance featuring Company Cascade and Company Unmasked.

Company Cascade and Company Unmasked
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ArtsCentre Maisie Aitchison Summer 2026

Thu 14 May 2026

Doors open 17:50, performance starts at 18:00

Maisie Aitchison

In-person

A performance drawing from indie and dream-pop , bringing personal lyrics to a live setting, whilst ...

Maisie Aitchison
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ArtsCentre MUS304 Holding Image Summer 2026

Thu 14 May 2026

Doors open 18:50, playback starts at 19:00

Charley Phillips

In-person

A playback session featuring the work of Charley Phillips.

Charley Phillips
2 different images of the double bill dancer performance of Company Fides and Company Itch. Both show dancers performing
ArtsCentre Company Fides and Company Itch UPDATED Summer 2026

Thu 14 May 2026

Various times, please see event listing

Company Fides and Company Itch

In-person

A double bill performance featuring Company Fides and Company Itch.

Company Fides and Company Itch
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ArtsCentre Will Sanderson Summer 2026

Thu 14 May 2026

Doors open 19:50, performance starts at 20:00

ONCE I SAID (Live)

In-person

Once I Said are an emerging grassroots band. Estabilished in Falmouth in 2025, they aim to bring the...

ONCE I SAID (Live)
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ArtsCentre Tean Bourdeaux Summer 2026

Fri 15 May 2026

Doors open 09:50, performance starts at 10:00

interbeing ii: awakening

In-person

Teän Bourdeaux presents interbeing ii: awakening, the second in a series of audiovisual installatio...

interbeing ii: awakening
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ArtsCentre James Maxwell Summer 2026

Fri 15 May 2026

Doors open 10:50, playback starts at 11:00

MaxWin Productions

In-person

The Ritual Is Tonight! Don’t be Late!

MaxWin Productions
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ArtsCentre Jack Wang Summer 2026

Fri 15 May 2026

Doors open 10:50, playback starts at 11:00

Silent Flow

In-person

An album with mainly sample-based Hip-hop instrumental beats similar to a mixtape with curated colle...

Silent Flow
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ArtsCentre Esme Jones Summer 2026

Fri 15 May 2026

Doors open 11:50, performance starts at 12:00

Mimi Novalight

In-person

Come and swim in the starscape with Mimi Novalight and embark on an immersive listening experience.

Mimi Novalight
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ArtsCentre Oscar Neumann Summer 2026

Fri 15 May 2026

Doors open 12:50, playback starts at 13:00

Oscar Neumann

In-person

Music i’ve loved making with people I love. Tickets and booking information: Tickets are ...

Oscar Neumann
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ArtsCentre MUS304 Holding Image Summer 2026

Fri 15 May 2026

Doors open 12:50, playback starts at 13:00

Kristian Shillabeer

In-person

In collaboration with the Games Academy, join Kristian Shillabeer in showcasing his Sound Design wor...

Kristian Shillabeer
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ArtsCentre Sylvie Rose Horne Summer 2026

Fri 15 May 2026

Doors open 13:50, performance starts at 14:00

Foxhunt

In-person

A bite and blend of Jazz, Dark Folk, Ambient and Americana, 3 piece Foxhunt are joined by local musi...

Foxhunt
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ArtsCentre MUS304 Holding Image Summer 2026

Fri 15 May 2026

Doors open 14:50, playback starts at 15:00

Tom Gillespie

In-person

‘By Her Grace’ is an acoustic singer-songwriter project that explores the navigation of relation...

Tom Gillespie
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artsCentre Toby Alford Summer 2026

Fri 15 May 2026

Doors open 14:50, playback starts at 15:00

Toby Alford

In-person

A playback session featuring the work of Toby Alford.

Toby Alford
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ArtsCentre Toby Mallett Summer 2026

Fri 15 May 2026

Doors open 15:50, performance starts at 16:00

Toby Mallett

In-person

Performing a handful of songs written and sung by Toby Mallett. The set will range from indie-folk t...

Toby Mallett
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ArtsCentre MUS304 Holding Image Summer 2026

Fri 15 May 2026

Doors open 16:50, playback starts at 17:00

Fred Bright

In-person

A playback session featuring the work of Fred Bright.

Fred Bright
A close up photo with dim lighting of the musical Daisy Perez
ArtsCentre Daisy Perez Summer 2026

Fri 15 May 2026

Doors open 17:50, performance starts at 18:00

PNEUMA: ‘LIMERANCE’

In-person

Sweet sickness runs deep Coursing through their veins Pumping hot with fever to the beat of a hear...

PNEUMA: ‘LIMERANCE’
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ArtsCentre Ed Brady Summer 2026

Fri 15 May 2026

Doors open 18:50, playback starts at 19:00

Ed Brady

In-person

Ed Bradys debut album is following the direction of exploration into the sonic landscapes. Jumping b...

Ed Brady
A silhouet image of a person mixing a live band in a gig studio
ArtsCentre MUS304 Holding Image Summer 2026

Fri 15 May 2026

Doors open 18:50, playback starts at 19:00

Thomas Martin

In-person

A playback session featuring the work of Thomas Martin.

Thomas Martin
ArtsCentre Petrea Summer 2026
ArtsCentre Petrea Summer 2026

Fri 15 May 2026

Doors open 19:50, performance starts at 20:00

Petrea

In-person

Inspired by ancient myths and divine feminine figures, Petrea aims to hypnotise you with gritty riff...

Petrea
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ArtsCentre AMATA YP Classes Backyard Boogie Spring 2026

Sat 16 May 2026

Assemble at 10:45, performance starts at 11:00

AMATA Classes Site-Specific 2026: Backyard Boogie

In-person

Our outdoor performance this year is a Backyard Boogie. From buzzing bumblebees to a mad and marvell...

AMATA Classes Site-Specific 2026: Backyard Boogie
An open book in a nighttime garden with illuminated butterflies flying off of the pages
ArtsCentre AMATA YP Classes Site at Night Spring 2026

Sat 16 May 2026

Assemble at 20:45, performance starts at 21:00

AMATA Classes Site-Specific: Site at Night

In-person

For the first time we are venturing out to perform in the dark, with magical lights and creature...

AMATA Classes Site-Specific: Site at Night
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Thu 21 May 2026

The Games Expo opens on 21 May and ends on 23 May.

Games Expo 2026

In-person

The Games Expo will feature real, playable games made by our incredible Games Academy students.

Games Expo 2026
Exhibition space with Graphic Design work displayed at Falmouth University
Graphic Design Degree Show 2024

Fri 22 May 2026

22 - 30 May 2026

Degree Shows 2026

In-person

Join us on campus as we celebrate the talent and creativity of our final year students.

Degree Shows 2026
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Graduate Fashion Show 2024 Katie Waller

Fri 22 May 2026

13:15 and 18:00

Graduate Fashion Show 2026

In-person

Final-year fashion students showcase their innovative collections on the runway.

Graduate Fashion Show 2026
Exhibition wall of models and plans by Architecture students
Architecture degree show exhibition 2023

Sat 23 May 2026

Open 23 - 30 May, 10:00 - 16:00

School of Architecture, Design & Interiors Degree Show

In-person

Celebrate the work of final-year students from our School of Architecture, Design & Interiors.

School of Architecture, Design & Interiors Degree Show

Get in touch

Community helpline

We are proud of the positive impact that our students make in our local area. 

We encourage all our students to be respectful and responsible members of the local community and emphasise the importance of this throughout each academic year. 

If you would like to report a student related concern or seek advice, please telephone our community issues helpline on 01326 370737 or email community@fxplus.ac.uk