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Product Design graduate develops innovative seaweed-based pregnancy test
Will Falch-Lovesey has received industry praise for designing the first all-natural, fully biodegradable, and environmentally beneficial pre...
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Introducing Olly the Octopus: giving (eight) helping hands to The NHS
01 November 2024
A cheery blue octopus with sturdy tentacles to hold IV drip bags is making waves at Royal Cornwall H...
Falmouth graduate lands Wildlife Photographer of the Year cover
12 November 2024
We caught up with William Fortescue to discuss his work and ask his advice for aspiring wildlife pho...
A year as Gina Goodman: Lecturer adds more awards to collection
24 October 2024
Marine & Natural History Photography BA lecturer Gina Goodman has followed up a stellar 2023 with a ...
Cornish charm and cosy mysteries: Judy Leigh's path to one million books
25 October 2024
Since completing her MA in Professional Writing at Falmouth University in 2015, Judy Leigh has achie...
Falmouth alumni selected for the South West Graduate Photography Prize
08 November 2024
Four graduates from Falmouth's Institute of Photography have been selected to present their projec...
DEATH x DESIGN x CULTURE: Falmouth hosts conference exploring design’s role in death
30 October 2024
2024 welcomed the inaugural DEATHxDESIGNxCULTURE conference to Falmouth.
Creativity on the streets: Dark Pony Coffee
18 August 2022
Welcome to ‘Creativity on the streets’, a new series where we put the spotlight on individuals
£6000 up for grabs as students enter the Dragons' Den
04 April 2022
RealWORKS' second annual Dragons’ Den event took place in March, and saw students compete for a
Business & Digital Marketing students secure job offers during Launchpad work placement
01 April 2022
According to statistics released by the government in March 2022, the number of young people in
Business graduates receive £200k funding for TeX Innovation
03 March 2022
Two graduates from Falmouth's Cornwall Business School have secured £200k funding from the National
Launchpad startup Codices sees value rocket to £8.7m
22 February 2022
Having recently been valued at a cool £8.7m, Launchpad startup Codices is now set to unveil the
Research reveals that business is booming at Falmouth University
07 January 2022
Entrepreneurial spirit in Cornwall is reaching record levels, as new research reveals that Falmouth
Startups shortlisted for Tech South West Awards
15 October 2021
Two Launchpad startups have been shortlisted for the 2021 Tech South West Awards.
Following on
£33,000 worth of Aerospace Funding for Cornish Start-up
09 July 2021
A start-up from Falmouth University’s venture studio, Launchpad, has received an offer of funding
Independent study reveals Falmouth University's economic impact
21 May 2021
An independant economic study by Hatch has revealed that Falmouth University is worth £100 million
Falmouth Launchpad Becomes a Global Start-up Studio
09 April 2021
Falmouth University’s venture studio, Launchpad, has been accepted into the Global Startup Studio
Falmouth listed as best for business
23 February 2021
Students who attend Falmouth University are the most likely in the UK to start or manage a business
Head of Launchpad announced
16 September 2020
James Murray, has joined Falmouth as Head of the Launchpad Programme. He will be responsible for the
