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Creativity in everything

Creativity isn't a discipline, it's a state of mind. We’ve all got it in us to be storytellers, moment-makers, problem-solvers and innovators – the designers of smarter, kinder, greener futures.

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Experience Falmouth

Explore our creative community, world-class facilities, industry-practicing lecturers and location like no other. Become part of Falmouth University’s creative legacy.

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About Us

See why the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 ranked us the UK's top arts university...

About Us
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Undergraduate Study

Connect with industry innovators, collaborate across disciplines and learn from practising professio...

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Postgraduate Study

Online or on-campus, you'll build your networks and expand your horizons in an environment of open i...

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Harness Falmouth's expertise and industry connections in a way that works for you.

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Research & Knowledge Exchange

By stepping beyond disciplinary lines, harnessing creativity and working with communities, we delive...

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Working with Business

Business support, industry collaborations and facility hire. Find out more about how we work with bu...

Working with Business
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" What future-proof really means is that you define the future. Falmouth’s young, enterprising dreamers will make the new rules and forge new careers. "
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Latest news & research

Abby Mundell
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Ones to Watch: Abby Mundell

17 November 2023

Since graduating from our BA(Hons) Illustration Degree in 2022, Abby Mundell has gone on to create a...

Ones to Watch: Abby Mundell
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Falmouth University’s gaming community to join live ‘Game On!’ fundraiser for BBC Children in Need

10 November 2023

A group of gaming and esports enthusiasts from Falmouth University are joining forces to take part i...

Falmouth University’s gaming community to join live ‘Game On!’ fundraiser for BBC Children in Need
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Students deliver fashion show in collaboration with WRAP for Anthropy 2023

03 November 2023

Falmouth University’s Fashion & Textiles Institute & Cornwall Business School teamed ...

Students deliver fashion show in collaboration with WRAP for Anthropy 2023
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PEG Awards 2023 - Ryan Jenksinson

Manchester United fans protest before a premier league game after the club’s proposed super league ventures.  Photo credit: Ryan Jenkinson.

Big wins for Documentary & Editorial Photography at UK Picture Editors Guild Awards 2023 

25 October 2023

It was a big night for our Documentary & Editorial Photography BA(Hons) community at the UK Pict...

Big wins for Documentary & Editorial Photography at UK Picture Editors Guild Awards 2023 
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Ones to Watch | Zen Beach & Vintage Religion founder Benjamin Penrose

20 October 2023

Business & Entrepreneurship BSc(Hons) graduate talks about his life as a thriving business owner.

Ones to Watch | Zen Beach & Vintage Religion founder Benjamin Penrose
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ATTUNE animation

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...

ATTUNE x Aardman Animations: New video focuses on young people's mental health
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Penryn Campus

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...

Civic University Agreement signed for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
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Serena Brown named as finalist for Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2023

31 August 2023

Find out more about the Falmouth graduate's shortlisted work.

Serena Brown named as finalist for Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2023
'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
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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
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Falmouth University hosts International Summer School with Florida's Ringling College

02 August 2023

Falmouth University has hosted its first International Summer School with students from Florida’s ...

Falmouth University hosts International Summer School with Florida's Ringling College
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Ones to Watch | Photographer James Bannister

01 August 2023

Meet James Bannister, a graduate from our BA(Hons) Photography course who has paved a way for himsel...

Ones to Watch | Photographer James Bannister
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Falmouth University appoints new honorary fellows

24 July 2023

Falmouth University is delighted to announce the appointment of four new distinguished individuals t...

Falmouth University appoints new honorary fellows
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Meet Ella Kasperowicz, the creative spark behind this year’s graduation look!

18 July 2023

Illustration grad Ella Kasperowicz is the artist behind this year's graduation brochure.

Meet Ella Kasperowicz, the creative spark behind this year’s graduation look!
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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
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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 
Textile Design Student Beth Somerville's stand at New Designers 2023
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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
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Sketch of St Pauls by Katie Hewson

Artwork by Katie Hewson

Graduate shortlisted for Drawing of the Year competition

04 July 2023

Drawing graduate shortlisted for Archisource’s prestigious Drawing of the Year award.

Graduate shortlisted for Drawing of the Year competition
AOP Student Award Gold winning entry from Falmouth Photography student Alexander Norman
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Photography students win Gold and Silver at AOP Student Awards

29 June 2023

Photography students Alexander Norman and Olivia Eden have won Gold and Silver respectively in the 2...

Photography students win Gold and Silver at AOP Student Awards
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Schools and colleges welcomed at Games Expo

20 June 2023

Students from schools and colleges across the UK visit our annual Games Expo.  

Schools and colleges welcomed at Games Expo