Knowledge Exchange at Falmouth University
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What is Knowledge Exchange at Falmouth?
Here at Falmouth we champion Knowledge Exchange: the sharing of ideas, skills, expertise and physical resources with individuals and the wider community to benefit others.
If you have an idea for a project or collaboration that you'd like to discuss with us, please email us:
Students deliver fashion show in collaboration with WRAP for Anthropy 2023
Falmouth University’s Fashion & Textiles Institute & Cornwall Business School teamed up with British charity and NGO WRAP to highl...
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Knowledge Exchange in action
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ATTUNE x Aardman Animations: New video focuses on young people's mental health
10 October 2023
In recognition of World Mental Health Day 2023, young participants of ATTUNE have released a video h...
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Sustainability and surfing: In conversation with Dr Greg Borne
04 October 2023
Dr Greg Borne, course leader for Falmouth’s new MSc in International Business Management, is a sus...
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Civic University Agreement signed for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
27 September 2023
Falmouth University and the University of Exeter have signed a Civic University Agreement with Cornw...
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Launchpad business Amutri secures Innovate UK funding to revolutionise 3D visualisation industry
25 August 2023
Launchpad start-up success story Amutri is celebrating following news of their successful bid to sec...
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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...
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Creative Advertising students tackle taboos in Healthy Relationships campaign
20 July 2023
Students produce hard-hitting awareness campaign encouraging healthy relationships.
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Exposé – A Force for Good: Student project supports local food bank
14 July 2023
Three Graphic Design BA(Hons) students recently launched their stage three project Exposé - A Force...
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Lecturer spearheads knowledge exchange project with Truro Food Bank
11 July 2023
Falmouth University playwright’s production of ‘Biscuits for Breakfast’ inspires a new collabo...
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Falmouth University community plants 500 trees in partnership with PlantOne
21 June 2023
Through its partnerhsip with PlantOne, Falmouth University has planted 500 trees at the Trefusis Est...
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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...
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Biscuits for Breakfast: Lecturer's new play makes an impact beyond the stage
09 May 2023
While writing his new play, Acting lecturer Gareth Farr began a collaboration with a local chef and ...
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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...
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Enhancing Tremenheere's sculpture trail with augmented reality
28 March 2023
Academics in augmented reality at Falmouth University are collaborating with Tremenheere Sculpture G...
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Sound/Image Cinema Lab wins bronze at Reimagine Education Awards 2022
08 December 2022
Falmouth University film teaching and research project Sound/Image Cinema Lab has been awarded bronz...
How to get involved
Knowledge Exchange is relevant to a wide audience including businesses, researchers, individuals and the local community. You can find out the different ways you can engage with Knowledge Exchange at Falmouth below.
For businesses & non-profits
Whether you're a sole trader, SME, multinational business, charity or community organisation there are different ways to engage with us.
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Business Support & Expertise
Benefit from business consultancy, product and services development support, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and CPD for your workforce.
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
From digital skills to accredited short courses we run a range of courses to up-skill your workforce and keep them at the top of their game.
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Work with Our Students
Tap into student talent. Advertise opportunities, hire our creative agency and connect with our...
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Facilities & Equipment Hire for Businesses
We offer professional facilities and equipment hire to support the work of businesses from high end photographic equipment to high-end performance facilities.
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Academic Partnerships
At Falmouth University we work in partnership with a number of specialist institutions from the UK a...
For researchers
Connect with our research community and find opportunities for knowledge exploration
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Research & Knowledge Exchange
By stepping beyond disciplinary lines, harnessing creativity and working with communities, we delive...
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Researcher Community
Connect with our PhD and MPhil researcher community. We have researchers working across a range of p...
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Research & Knowledge Exchange Leadership & Support
Our leadership team is a collaborative community crossing disciplinary boundaries.
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The Creative Industries Repository
Here you'll find creative industries data, commissioned reports, consultation findings and strategic...
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Residencies
We offer performing arts practitioners or small performing arts companies an exciting opportunity to...
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Writers in Residence
Falmouth's Writers in Residence programme offers students the opportunity to work with leading write...
For our community
From leisure courses to community days and dance classes we're here for our community.
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Local Community
We're not just a university in Cornwall, we're a university for Cornwall. We are committed to sharin...
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Arts Centre Events
From monthly comedy nights to fantastic live music, trailblazing new theatre and dance, our Arts Centre offers something for everyone.
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Short Courses
Move ahead in your career, expand your skillset, and explore new topics on our short-courses. ...
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Dance Classes
The arts centre runs a programme of dance classes, intensive programmes and activities for children ...
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National Saturday Clubs
Falmouth University’s National Saturday Clubs give 14-15 year olds from across Cornwall the opport...