Our Local Community
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
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 campusesMake 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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
Business Support & Expertise
Benefit from business consultancy, product and services development support, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and CPD for your workforce.
Knowledge Exchange
Here at Falmouth we champion Knowledge Exchange: the sharing of ideas, skills, expertise and physica...
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.
Join upcoming events
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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!
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...
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.
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.