About Us

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About Falmouth University

Creative. Connected. Courageous.

With more than 120 years' experience, professional facilities, teaching excellence, peerless connections and a vibrant creative community, we’re not afraid to do things differently. At Falmouth University, we’re re-thinking the shape of higher education and delivering impactful research and knowledge exchange. 

Creative

One of the most valuable commodities in the future economy, our focus on creativity means students, researchers, entrepreneurs and innovators shape the world with out-of-the-box thinking.

Connected

With industry links spanning the globe, we're a hub not just of creative innovation, but a place that celebrates and supports collaboration and transdisciplinary work with real reach.

Courageous

We're committed to pushing the limits of traditional boundaries and disciplines, meaning we’re working boldly, differently and disruptively to bring about new ideas, new ways of thinking and doing.

 

Harnessing creativity for the future economy

Virtual reality. Green energy. Culture-shifting content. Nothing in this world has ever been achieved without an injection of creativity – it's what we call the Creative Bridge.  

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Doing it for real

Our industry connections, professional facilities, in-house agencies and challenge-led approach to teaching mean our students are doing it for real from day one. 

We’re proud to work with some of the finest minds in their respective fields, and our students get to work with them too. Whether it’s paid opportunities through our Employability Service, an international placement or our programme of guest lecturers, we empower our students to carve out successful, entrepreneurial careers by giving them a head start in industry. 

We know that in today’s workplace it’s important to be flexible. So in addition to our on-campus portfolio of degrees, we also offer online undergraduate and postgraduate courses that can be completed anywhere in the world and fitted around a career or other responsibilities.

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Healthy Relationships campaign Creative advertising students

Creative Advertising students tackle taboos in Healthy Relationships campaign

20 July 2023

Students produce hard-hitting awareness campaign encouraging healthy relationships.

Creative Advertising students tackle taboos in Healthy Relationships campaign
An Interior Design student sitting on a sofa with a lecturer and industry partner
Interior Design industry partners day

Interior Design students showcase portfolios to industry experts

06 July 2023

Interior Design students connect with potential employers at industry partners day.

Interior Design students showcase portfolios to industry experts
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Holly Astle in front of mural

Graduate Spotlight: Illustrator Holly Astle

07 June 2023

Graduate Holly Astle has made her mark in Falmouth, creating colourful murals around town.

Graduate Spotlight: Illustrator Holly Astle
Indie Game Development online tutor Matt Osbond
Matt Osbond

An interview with Matt Osbond: Principal Technical Art Director at Xbox

20 March 2023

Matt Osbond is no stranger to legendary game franchises. Having worked as a Technical Artist on awar...

An interview with Matt Osbond: Principal Technical Art Director at Xbox
Benjamin Woods of band The Golden Dregs leaning on a fence
The Golden Dregs

Benjamin Woods on his Cornwall-born music project The Golden Dregs

15 March 2023

We recently chatted to Falmouth graduate Benjamin Woods about his new album On Grace & Dignity, the ...

Benjamin Woods on his Cornwall-born music project The Golden Dregs
Falmouth University students listening to a lecturer around a table
Robotics students listening to lecturer

Students champion accessibility in Design the Change Competition

14 March 2023

As part of the Design the Change Competition, a team of Falmouth students are developing products to...

Students champion accessibility in Design the Change Competition
Sand Art
Sand Art 1

Image courtesy of Jenna Hinton and Emily Smith

Landscape art project aims to boost wellbeing and creative curiosity  

09 March 2023

A Cornish ‘sand art’ master has coached a group of Falmouth University students through a projec...

Landscape art project aims to boost wellbeing and creative curiosity  
Restart
Restart

The making of graphic novel [Re]Start: It's Never Too Late

02 March 2023

Illustration graduates Eddy Nicholls, Julia Cockerham and Alex Copeman discuss their involvement in ...

The making of graphic novel [Re]Start: It's Never Too Late
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Guardian 100 centenarians cover image

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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Lacuna field

Students gain industry experience at Lacuna Brewery

20 May 2022

Four undergraduate students from the Cornwall Business School have gained valuable work experience a...

Students gain industry experience at Lacuna Brewery
Creative advertising students standing together
Creative session

Creative Advertising students developing Safer Streets campaign

09 March 2022

Creative Advertising students are working with Cornwall Council to create a communications campaign ...

Creative Advertising students developing Safer Streets campaign
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TeX Innovation Studio 2

Business graduates receive £200k funding for TeX Innovation

03 March 2022

Two graduates from Falmouth's Cornwall Business School have secured £200k funding from the National...

Business graduates receive £200k funding for TeX Innovation

Research & Knowledge Exchange

Our researchers work in an environment of Open Innovation to address the grand challenges of our age. This way of working encourages us to operate across disciplines, share ideas, stimulate invention and engage in entrepreneurial activities. It recognises that ideas come from many different sources and that we need to co-operate with partners from different sectors, with other businesses, markets and end-users.

Research & Knowledge Exchange
Exterior building of the Creative Bridge on Penryn Campus

Collaborating beyond boundaries

We believe collaboration is the catalyst for innovation and cultivating successful careers. That’s why we place an emphasis on working with peers, across disciplines and often hand-in-hand with industry partners.

Whether it’s alumni sharing professional opportunities with students, online learners connecting with the on-campus community or distinct disciplines colliding to create the unimaginable, tapping into our eclectic global community keeps us pushing beyond the realms of possibility.  

We’re also committed to being an anchor institution in Cornwall and driving the growth of the regional economy. That means ensuring we’re working closely and strategically with Cornwall Council, the Local Enterprise Partnership and other local partners and industry. Visit our Working with Business page to find out how we're connecting with business and fuelling Cornwall's economy.

Working with business

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Games Expo student visit

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
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Postcard competition exhibition display at Falmouth campus

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...

Postcard Competition showcases the South West’s young creative talent
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Hub Box Falmouth exterior building

Business students collaborate with Hub Box

28 March 2023

First year Business students are working with Hub Box to explore enhancements to their customer offe...

Business students collaborate with Hub Box
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Cornwall Youth Noise Orchestra synth

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
Middle Watch film poster - animation still of periscope coming out of the sea (in blue and black hues)
Middle Watch Poster

Middle Watch narrowly misses the win at 2023 BAFTAs

21 February 2023

The Falmouth community was rooting for the team behind short animation Middle Watch during Sunday’...

Middle Watch narrowly misses the win at 2023 BAFTAs
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Games Jam 2020

The Games Academy prepares for 2023 Global Game Jam

01 February 2023

Book your spot to join Falmouth University's Games Academy for the Global Game Jam event this weeken...

The Games Academy prepares for 2023 Global Game Jam
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Middle Watch - Still 2

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
Goonhilly
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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Charlie Taylor headshot

Textile Design graduate launches collection with Oasis

06 January 2023

Charlie Taylor tells us about her exclusive collection with fashion brand, Oasis.

Textile Design graduate launches collection with Oasis
Film poster for ENYS MEN shows woman wearing jeans and red coat standing amongst yellow gorse. Text reads: From the director of BAIT, ENYS MEN, a film by Mark Jenkin
Enys Men Poster

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

Working for Falmouth

We are passionate about ideas and innovation. Our approach is rooted in collaboration and transdisciplinary working, believing that only together can we deliver the bold thinking that will solve the most complex issues of our time. Find out more about joining our talented community.

Work with us
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Strategy

Meet our Chancellor Dawn French

Our Chancellor, Dawn French, is a pioneering artist, award-winning actor, comedian and bestselling novelist. Her career spans television, film, theatre and writing and includes seven BAFTA nominations and a BAFTA Fellowship. She was announced as Chancellor in 2014 and is committed to being a part of Falmouth life. She likes to be known as the Queen of Falmouth University and has attended every graduation since her instalment, meeting and congratulating every graduate as they receive their degree.

Dawn French Chancellor portrait 2022

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Meadow of gold

Sustainability at Falmouth

As an educational institution we're committed to operating in ways that are environmentally consciou...

Sustainability at Falmouth
View of Falmouth from the water, coastline and boats.
Falmouth view from water

Economic Impact Report

We commissioned an independent report to assess Falmouth University's contribution to Cornwall and t...

Economic Impact Report
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Be proud of who you are

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At Falmouth University we believe that positively engaging with equality, diversity and inclusion me...

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
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Falmouth campus comms building

Falmouth Campus

Subtropical gardens and light-flooded studios make Falmouth Campus a haven for creative practice. ...

Falmouth Campus
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Two students walking on Penryn Campus

Penryn Campus

Penryn Campus’s architectural innovation, outstanding facilities and state-of-the-art technology m...

Penryn Campus