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.
Explore this year's Falmouth Showcase
Thu 09 May 2024
The showcase is open to the public from 10:00-17:00 every day (excluding Sundays & Mondays) from 9-15 May.
Integrated Foundation Year: Showcase 2024
In-person
Join our Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) students as they celebrate coming to the end of their firs...
Wed 22 May 2024
The Games Expo opens on 22 May and ends on 25 May. The Expo will be open to the public from 24-25 May from 10:00 - 16:00
The Games Expo 2024
In-person
The Games Expo will feature industry speakers, talks and – most importantly – real, playable gam...
Sat 25 May 2024
25 May - 01 June 2024. Full programme below.
Falmouth Showcase: 2024
In-person
Join us as on campus as we celebrate the hard work, creativity and innovation of our third year stud...
Sat 01 Jun 2024
10:00 - 16:00
Community Day 2024
In-person
We’re opening up our Falmouth University Campus at Woodlane for our Community Day: where we fling ...
Opening our campuses to the community
Community Day
Our annual Community Day is the perfect opportunity for staff, students and the local community to get together and enjoy our beautiful Falmouth Campus.
Coinciding with our graduate shows, you'll be able to discover our graduating talent while enjoying creative workshops, lawn games and live entertainment.
Falmouth Showcase & Games Expo
Our graduate shows (Falmouth Showcase) and the Games Expo are the highlight of our events calendar. At every corner of our campuses, you'll find an array of inspirational work produced by our graduating students.
From Advertising to Fine Art, Game Development to Interior Design, you'll discover just what our student community is made of. You'll also have the chance to purchase prints, books and artwork, and play our students' games.
These events take place in May every year.
Enjoy our gardens & eateries
Across our Falmouth and Penryn campuses, you'll find an array of tropical flora, Italian orchards and beautiful lawns to enjoy. Visitors are also welcome in our cafes and food outlets, so feel free to pop in for coffee or a bite to eat.
Explore our campusesCommunity news
Women in Sound: Falmouth student and graduate produce podcast for Hypatia Trust
10 January 2024
Astra Jeffree and graduate Amy Colman have produced a podcast for The Hypatia Trust that aims to amp...
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...
Falmouth University signs covenant to recognise the contribution of armed services personnel and their families
27 June 2023
Falmouth University’s Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive has signed the Armed Forces Covenant on ...
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...
Schools and colleges welcomed at Games Expo
20 June 2023
Students from schools and colleges across the UK visit our annual Games Expo.
Exhibition of postcards on Falmouth Campus
Postcard Competition showcases the South West’s young creative talent
13 June 2023
Year 9 and 10 students from schools across Cornwall and Devon showcased their creativity with our po...
HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Falmouth
09 June 2023
Falmouth welcomed HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh to its Penryn Campus.
Cornwall teenagers set to shine at National Saturday Club exhibition
26 May 2023
The National Saturday Club exhibition opens on 27 May at Falmouth's Fashion & Textiles Institute bef...
Fairtrade Fortnight 2023 at Falmouth University
25 May 2023
Here's how Falmouth engaged with Fairtrade Fortnight 2023.
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 ...
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, RealWORKS, or contacting our creative agency, Mayn Creative.
Join upcoming events
Sat 27 Apr 2024
Performance starts at 19:30
Kizamba
In-person
Kizamba is Cornwall’s premier Latin & Afro-Caribbean good vibes band. Since 2021, these talented m...
Tue 07 May 2024
Doors open 11:50, performance starts at 12:00
Bradley Burchill
In-person
Solo performer Bradley Burchill uses vocals and electric guitar to express his songwriting with raw ...
Tue 07 May 2024
Doors open 13:50, performance starts at 14:00
Archie Morris presents ‘Students Of Sound’ and ‘Silk Talk’
In-person
Entering the world of podcasting and audio entertainment, Archie Morris showcases a highlight reel o...
Tue 07 May 2024
Doors open 14:50, performance starts at 15:00
Sailor
In-person
Bringing in the sound of new era Hip Hop Music, through the lens of melodical rap, pushing forwards ...
Tue 07 May 2024
Doors open 16:50, performance starts at 17:00
POLAR SNARE
In-person
Discover Falmouth’s Indie Funk Band: Polar Snare.
Tue 07 May 2024
Doors open 18:50, performance starts at 19:00
[rituals]
In-person
Ethereal nihilistic multi-media installation-performance ritual dance in the abyss between dark and ...
Tue 07 May 2024
Doors open 20:20, performance starts at 20:30
PJamz Productions – The Portfolio Live
In-person
Witness a live musical collaboration with talented artists PJamz have worked with.
Wed 08 May 2024
Doors open 13:50, performance starts at 14:00
Nikita
In-person
Nikita is a 5-piece post-rock band.
Wed 08 May 2024
Doors open 14:50, performance starts at 15:00
Berry Challis
In-person
An instrumental blend of genres fronted by guitarist Berry Challis.
Wed 08 May 2024
Doors open 15:50, performance starts at 16:00
ana.steiza
In-person
Anastasija Broka under the pseudonym ana.steiza will be presenting her concept album Along With Time...
Wed 08 May 2024
Doors open 16:50, performance starts at 17:00
VeTa
In-person
VeTa is an ambient experimental audio-visual artist who creates both music and artwork through diffe...
Wed 08 May 2024
Doors open 17:20, performance starts at 17:30
Charlie’s Ensemble
In-person
A 6-piece soulful RnB band with jazz and funk influences.
Wed 08 May 2024
Doors open 20:20, performance starts at 20:30
Rob Harrison
In-person
Join me, Skraps, for the telling of a tale of my misunderstood world. Hold on to songs of love, ange...
Thu 09 May 2024
Playback event starts at 10:30
Charlie Driver
In-person
Playback session featuring the work by Charlie Driver.
Thu 09 May 2024
Playback event starts at 10:30
Guillermo Mena-Gutierrez
In-person
Playback session featuring the work by Guillermo Mena-Gutierrez.
Thu 09 May 2024
Playback event starts at 11:30
Joe Nichols
In-person
Exploring the human aesthetics of electronic and popular music.
Thu 09 May 2024
Playback event starts at 11:30
IAMTHEFORAGER
In-person
Two soundscapes specifically catered and designed to fit the themes from Nausicaa Valley of the Wind...
Thu 09 May 2024
Playback event starts at 12:30
7th Heathen
In-person
Industrial and Dungeon Synth from the far south-west of Kernow.
Thu 09 May 2024
Playback event starts at 13:30
Darcey Jones
In-person
Composer-producer Darcey Jones presents an audio-visual adventure, offering the experience of the ma...
Thu 09 May 2024
Playback event starts at 13:30
Abby Rose
In-person
Embark on a transcendent journey through the depths of emotion with Abby’s ethereal piano album pl...
Thu 09 May 2024
Playback event starts at 14:30
Julian Race (and the FXO Quartet)
In-person
In this showcase, a selection of new pieces for string quartet will be presented, alongside a short ...
Thu 09 May 2024
Playback event starts at 14:30
James Mundy
In-person
James Mundy is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer with blues, rock, and singer-songwriter ...
Thu 09 May 2024
Playback event starts at 15:30
Paige Baker
In-person
A collection of films and compositions presented to you exploring the different genres of the film a...
Thu 09 May 2024
Playback event starts at 15:30
Lucia Sorrell
In-person
This EP is a collaborative jazz album taking influence from voicing, harmonies and rhythms used in e...
Thu 09 May 2024
Playback event starts at 16:30
Minnie Rose
In-person
Minnie Rose will be screening 40 minutes of the 2 hour 30 minute film ‘Beyond the Hills’ she res...
Thu 09 May 2024
Playback event starts at 16:30
Jordan Hopkins
In-person
Jordan Hopkins is a sound artist and composer specialising in modular synthesis, field recording and...
Thu 09 May 2024
Doors open 17:20, performance starts at 17:30
Louisa Edmonds
In-person
Step into the scathingly ethereal, dramatic, and sometimes gothic showcase by Louisa Edmonds. Featur...
Thu 09 May 2024
Playback event starts at 17:30
Lucas Falloon
In-person
Playback session featuring the work by Lucas Falloon.
Thu 09 May 2024
Doors open 17:50, performance starts at 18:00
duality
In-person
Welcome to the reality stimulator. Please leave your avatars in the entrance, your vessels though, a...
Thu 09 May 2024
Doors open 20:20, performance starts at 20:30
Sass
In-person
An eclectic showcase from singer-songwriter Sass, fusing elements of Pop, Soul, Motown, and Indie mu...
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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.