Celebrating 120 Years
A montage of images from throughout Falmouth University's 120 year history. All images have a blue overlay and the Falmouth University 120 logo.
In 1902 Falmouth School of Art opened as an evolution of The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, which aimed to 'promote the useful and fine arts, to encourage industry and to elicit the ingenuity of a community distinguished for its mechanical skill.’
The School started as we mean to go on - harnessing creativity to forge the future of industry. To celebrate this anniversary, we delved into the archives and quizzed our community to unearth the stories that have shaped us.
Our timeline: The moments that made us
Journey through our timeline to discover the moments that made us; from the inception of Falmouth School of Art in 1902 and the installation of our Chancellor Dawn French in 2015, to welcoming our new Vice-Chancellor Professor Emma Hunt in 2022 (and the triumphs and challenges faced along the way).
The evolution of our prospectus
Explore how our prospectus front page has developed from the mid 1900s to the present day, and hear from the people that help bring them to life.
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Stories from our community
In 2022, we quizzed former and current students, staff and friends of the University about their experience at Falmouth and what it meant to them. Read about the careers launched and connections made, below.
Hear from inspiring alumni
Meet just a few of our outstanding alumni and discover where it all started.
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Looking ahead: Friends of Falmouth cast their minds forward
15 December 2022
Emma Rice, Rob Da Bank, Philip Marden and Sir Tim Smit KBE imagine the future of Falmouth University...
Lifelong connections made at Falmouth
15 December 2022
Hear from former students who’ve formed lifelong connections with friends they met at Falmouth.
In conversation with Professor Alan Livingston CBE (Part 1)
16 December 2022
Our Vice Chancellor talks to the former University College Falmouth principal about the challenges a...
Meet the creative team now based in the original Falmouth School of Art building
15 December 2022
We visit Kingdom & Sparrow, the creative team now based in the building where it all began.
All stories
Scratching the creative itch: lecturer Joe Kennett’s path in indie games
20 December 2024
It’s been a busy year for Joe Kennett. 2024 has seen him take on a new role as lecturer on Falmout...
Film graduate brings Grenfell stories to life
20 December 2024
Film BA(Hons) graduate Lydia Knights has produced a compelling documentary film for the community fo...
Journalism graduate’s cancer documentary wins short film award at Cannes
17 December 2024
Journalism and Creative Writing BA graduate Tavie Carey’s compelling documentary won the best shor...
Our year in stories: 2024
16 December 2024
From international award wins to pioneering research, game releases to product launches - and even w...
Award-winning graduate secures Dreamtime Fellowship at Spike Island
12 December 2024
Communication Design MA graduate Alexis Over-Papatzaneteas has built on his hugely successful D&AD P...
Falmouth University students to host 24-hour livestream for Cool Earth charity
06 December 2024
First-year students on Falmouth University’s Esports & Livestreaming course are teaming up with Co...
Falmouth students invited to create Kernow-inspired costume for Christmas panto
21 November 2024
A group of Fashion and Textiles students will be going to the ball to see their creation under the ...
Sustainable Product Design student takes inspiration from Blue Earth Summit
18 November 2024
Driven by a desire to make a difference, Sustainable Product Design student Florence Pike-Quantick c...
Product Design graduate Will Falch-Lovesey on his innovative seaweed-based pregnancy test kit
08 November 2024
Graduate Will Falch-Lovesey initially joined the Sustainable Product Design course at Falmouth with ...
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...
