Our year in stories: 2023

19 December 2023

Collage of top news story header images for Falmouth University 2023
Best of 2023 news article header collage

This time of year is all about community, and we couldn’t be prouder of ours. From BAFTA nominations to Guardian cover stories, game-changing research grants to working with the actual David Attenborough, it’s been an incredible year. 

Falmouth University’s 2023 news highlights

Faith Glenister with Rodrigo Prieto on Barbie film set
Faith Glenister_Barbie set

Behind the scenes with the assistant to Barbie's Director of Photography

03 August 2023

Film graduate Faith shares her experience of working on Barbie.

Behind the scenes with the assistant to Barbie's Director of Photography
Same Stewart with Sir David Attenborough
Sam Stewart and David Attenborough - Crop

From Falmouth University to filming with Sir David Attenborough for Wild Isles

30 March 2023

Marine & Natural History Photography graduate Sam Stewart tells us about his globe-trotting work wit...

From Falmouth University to filming with Sir David Attenborough for Wild Isles
Image from Middle Watch Animation with list of festivals and award wins including BAFTA nomination
Middle Watch Festivals and Awards

BAFTA shortlisted ‘Middle Watch’ wins Best Animated Film award

17 November 2023

The BAFTA shortlisted film Middle Watch, created with Falmouth Animation BA(Hons) alumni, students a...

BAFTA shortlisted ‘Middle Watch’ wins Best Animated Film award
WoolBox Cooler (designed by Falmouth University graduate) on a beach
WoolBox

Falmouth University students and alumni win big at Creative Conscience Awards 2023

11 October 2023

The awards cement our reputation for championing ethical and sustainable practices.

Falmouth University students and alumni win big at Creative Conscience Awards 2023
Textile Design Student Beth Somerville's stand at New Designers 2023
New Designers 2023 - Beth Somerville - 1

Graduating Textile Design student announced as overall winner of New Designers 2023

05 July 2023

Graduating student Beth Somerville and Falmouth University take home awards from New Designers 2023....

Graduating Textile Design student announced as overall winner of New Designers 2023

Further stories

Group Photo of LAAA Event Attendees
LAAA Event Image - Group Photo

Harnessing technology to make live events more inclusive

05 June 2023

In May 2023, the Live Audience Accessibility & Augmentation knowledge exchange project hosted a seri...

Harnessing technology to make live events more inclusive
'The Floater' - a surfboard made from sewage for Surfers Against Sewage campaign
The Floater - Sufers Against Sewage

How a crap campaign helped Surfers Against Sewage tackle pollution profiteering

18 August 2023

Head of Advertising Dr Cui Su speaks to Creative Advertising graduate Jake Smith about his recent ca...

How a crap campaign helped Surfers Against Sewage tackle pollution profiteering
Jellyfish and seaweed photo up towards sky
Gina Goodman photo - jellyfish - MNHP

'Ocean Chapel' by Gina Goodman

Falmouth lecturer recognised at International Photography Awards 2023

29 September 2023

Gina Goodman has been awarded Honourable Mention at the International Photography Awards 2023.

Falmouth lecturer recognised at International Photography Awards 2023
Artist and student Cindy Powell stood next to her mural of wildlife at Paddington station in London
Cindy Powell with mural

Falmouth Fine Art student creates Paddington station mural celebrating railway wildlife

10 May 2023

A new mural at London Paddington station, highlighting the diversity of habitats and creatures found...

Falmouth Fine Art student creates Paddington station mural celebrating railway wildlife
Promotional graphics for BBC Children in Need's Game On! event
Game On! BBC Children in Need

Falmouth University’s gaming community to join live ‘Game On!’ fundraiser for BBC Children in Need

10 November 2023

Gaming and esports enthusiasts from Falmouth University are joining forces to take part in 'Game On!...

Falmouth University’s gaming community to join live ‘Game On!’ fundraiser for BBC Children in Need
Guardian Saturday magazine cover of elderly people's faces in the shape of 100
Guardian 100 centenarians cover image

Falmouth graduate lands Guardian cover story

24 February 2023

Philippa Kelly secured the front page of the Guardian’s Saturday magazine with her project on 100 ...

Falmouth graduate lands Guardian cover story
Digital interior design by Doroteja Liaukeviciute
BIID Competition Winner - Digital - Doroteja Liaukeviciute

Graduating Interior Design student announced as BIID Student Drawing Competition winner

13 July 2023

Doroteja Liaukeviciute has been announced as the winner of the ‘Digital’ and ‘Hand Drawn’ ca...

Graduating Interior Design student announced as BIID Student Drawing Competition winner
Best in Show sticker at D&AD 2023
D&AD 2023 - Best in Show

Falmouth University win big at D&AD Awards 2023 

12 July 2023

Meet Falmouth's D&AD 2023 award winners and runner-ups

Falmouth University win big at D&AD Awards 2023 
Tristan and Yseult at Restormel Castle, 2003 - Credit Steve Tanner
Tristan and Yseult at Restormel Castle, 2003 - Credit Steve Tanner

Tristan and Yseult at Restormel Castle, 2003 by Steve Tanner

Falmouth University awarded £850,000 research funding

19 May 2023

Falmouth University awarded £850,000 research funding for immersive archives project, capturing Cor...

Falmouth University awarded £850,000 research funding
Logo for Knights of Borria game 'Leximan'
Knights of Borria - Leximan

Knights of Borria set to launch new game ‘Leximan’ with major European publisher

19 June 2023

Falmouth University game studio Knights of Borria to launch new game 'Leximan' with publisher Marvel...

Knights of Borria set to launch new game ‘Leximan’ with major European publisher
A selfie of comedy writing graduate Sean Phelan taken in a field
Sean Phelan

When a Netflix star reads your comedy script in front of industry big wigs...

05 July 2023

Recent Comedy Writing MA (Online) graduate Sean Phelan is already catching the eyes of industry prof...

When a Netflix star reads your comedy script in front of industry big wigs...
Ant circle
Ant circle

Researchers to explore creativity and collective intelligence with insects

11 May 2023

‘Mapping Emergence’ is the pilot project of the newly reimagined FX Creative Exchange programme....

Researchers to explore creativity and collective intelligence with insects
Help! I Think I'm A Nationalist promo
Help! I Think I'm A Nationalist

Photo credit: Steve Tanner

'Help! I Think I'm a Nationalist': Show directed by Falmouth lecturer scores 5-star reviews

03 October 2023

A critically acclaimed show directed by senior lecturer Agnieszka Blonska and written and performed ...

'Help! I Think I'm a Nationalist': Show directed by Falmouth lecturer scores 5-star reviews
Head shop of Eliza Hatch - Woman with short blonde hair wearing dangling earrings and blue patterned long sleeved top.
Eliza Hatch - Crop

‘Cheer Up Luv’: meet the people taking back feminism’s most hated phrase

08 March 2023

Meet the Falmouth University tutor behind feminist photo series Cheer Up Luv.

‘Cheer Up Luv’: meet the people taking back feminism’s most hated phrase
Kneehigh
Kneehigh

Falmouth University archivists launch This is Kneehigh

17 April 2023

Delve into the incredible 40-year history of Cornwall’s beloved Kneehigh Theatre Company with This...

Falmouth University archivists launch This is Kneehigh

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