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Latest news & research

Tristan and Yseult at Restormel Castle, 2003 - Credit Steve Tanner
Tristan and Yseult at Restormel Castle, 2003 - Credit Steve Tanner

Tristan and Yseult at Restormel Castle, 2003 by Steve Tanner

Falmouth University awarded £850,000 research funding

19 May 2023

Falmouth University awarded £850,000 research funding for immersive archives project, capturing Cor...

Falmouth University awarded £850,000 research funding
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Ant circle

Researchers to explore creativity and collective intelligence with insects

11 May 2023

‘Mapping Emergence’ is the pilot project of the newly reimagined FX Creative Exchange programme....

Researchers to explore creativity and collective intelligence with insects
Portrait of Britain Winner and Falmouth Fashion Photography graduate Logan Davies
Logan Davies

In conversation with Portrait of Britain winner and Fashion Photography graduate Logan Davies

05 May 2023

Logan Davies shares their experience at Falmouth and the importance of queer representation in photo...

In conversation with Portrait of Britain winner and Fashion Photography graduate Logan Davies
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Falmouth University announced as anchor tenant for Pydar development

26 April 2023

Falmouth University, Treveth Development and Cornwall Council have announced the completion of Heads...

Falmouth University announced as anchor tenant for Pydar development
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Flo thumbnail

Meet Photography Student Flo Hendriks

18 April 2023

Photography BA(Hons) student Flo Hendriks talks about how lockdown influenced her creative process, ...

Meet Photography Student Flo Hendriks
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Kneehigh

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...

Falmouth University archivists launch This is Kneehigh
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Meet Popular Music student Ephraim Masudi - AKA Ghetto Orange

06 April 2023

Ephraim talks about his creative process, launching Orange Fest and what's on the horizon after grad...

Meet Popular Music student Ephraim Masudi - AKA Ghetto Orange
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From Falmouth University to filming with Sir David Attenborough for Wild Isles

30 March 2023

Marine & Natural History Photography graduate Sam Stewart tells us about his globe-trotting work wit...

From Falmouth University to filming with Sir David Attenborough for Wild Isles
Vick Bain, Associate Lecturer for Music Business MA
Vick Bain

Challenging bias and showcasing female+ talent in the music industry

29 March 2023

In conversation with Vick Bain, founder of The F-List for Music and Falmouth University associate le...

Challenging bias and showcasing female+ talent in the music industry
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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...

Enhancing Tremenheere's sculpture trail with augmented reality
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Falmouth supports Cornwall Youth Noise Orchestra

24 March 2023

Cornwall Youth Noise Orchestra is a project offering free and experimental music sessions for young ...

Falmouth supports Cornwall Youth Noise Orchestra
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Students create mural with Dave Draws for Red Bull Doodle Art

21 March 2023

Students joined forces with Red Bull and celebrated ‘doodling muralist’ Dave Draws to create a c...

Students create mural with Dave Draws for Red Bull Doodle Art
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‘Cheer Up Luv’: meet the people taking back feminism’s most hated phrase

08 March 2023

Meet the Falmouth University tutor behind feminist photo series Cheer Up Luv.

‘Cheer Up Luv’: meet the people taking back feminism’s most hated phrase
Fresh from Falmouth September
Fresh From Falmouth September

Fresh from Falmouth: February 2023

02 March 2023

Here’s a roundup of this month’s creative offerings from our talented community.

Fresh from Falmouth: February 2023
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Falmouth graduate lands Guardian cover story

24 February 2023

Philippa Kelly secured the front page of the Guardian’s Saturday magazine with her project on 100 ...

Falmouth graduate lands Guardian cover story
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Huw Lewis-Jones' Blue Badger goes global!

14 February 2023

Lecturer Huw Lewis-Jones' latest children's book, Blue Badger and the Beautiful Berry, is out now.

Huw Lewis-Jones' Blue Badger goes global!
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Fresh From Fal Light Blue

Fresh from Falmouth: January 2023

27 January 2023

With the new year comes new creative offerings from our talented community of innovators, creators a...

Fresh from Falmouth: January 2023
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Still from BAFTA nominated short animation Middle Watch

BAFTA nomination for short animation Middle Watch

24 January 2023

The BAFTA nominated short animation was partly funded by Falmouth University and co-directed by Falm...

BAFTA nomination for short animation Middle Watch
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Goonhilly

Space exploration virtual reality experience set to launch

11 January 2023

A VR space exploration experience created by students from Falmouth University and Truro & Penwith C...

Space exploration virtual reality experience set to launch
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Mark Jenkin’s ENYS MEN in cinemas 13 January

05 January 2023

ENYS MEN, Mark Jenkin's highly anticipated follow-up to the BAFTA-winning BAIT, will be hitting UK c...

Mark Jenkin’s ENYS MEN in cinemas 13 January