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Falmouth University

Creative. Connected. Courageous.

With more than 100 years' experience, TEF Gold standard teaching, professional facilities, peerless connections and a vibrant creative community, we’re not afraid to do things differently. We’re re-thinking the shape of Higher Education and delivering impactful research and innovation. 

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. 

Creativity is an invaluable resource in the future economy.  At a time when machines, data, robotics and AI are upending the old industries and changing the way we live, when demographics are shifting and our environment is changing, it's creativity that will provide solutions to today’s complex challenges across every sector.

So, we’re fostering the fusion of creativity and technology to bring about new ideas, new ways of thinking, doing, making and creating – working in sectors as diverse as eHealth, agri-tech, fintech, fashion, tourism and immersive technology.

Study at Falmouth

"The future economy is being driven by the 'Creative Bridge'. Imagination, innovation and storytelling is needed in every sector to bring technology and ideas to life."

 - Professor Anne Carlisle, OBE, Vice-Chancellor

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.

 

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 agencies (such as Mayn), 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 postgraduate courses that can be completed anywhere in the world and fitted around a career or other responsibilities.

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Adland: Creative Advertising students create in-house newspaper

12 January 2021
First year students studying Creative Advertising came together to create the first edition of...
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Real-world journalism collaboration between Falmouth University and the Rory Peck Trust

18 November 2020
Falmouth journalism students were invited by the Rory Peck Trust (RPT) to gain real-world...
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Surf Radio host shortlisted in Student Radio Awards

28 October 2020
Television student and Surf Radio Station Manager, Tom Jackson, has been shortlisted in the Best...
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Photography Student Snaps Best in Show at the AOP Student Awards

27 July 2020
BA(Hons) Press and Editorial Photography graduate Elliot Caunce has received the Best in Show title...
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Students Animate Poem for BBC Spotlight

15 June 2020
BBC Spotlight featured a short animation from Falmouth Animation & Visual Effects students last...
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Students Webcomics on The Promise

2 June 2020
The Promise is a new collection of webcomics produced by BA & MA Illustration students at Falmouth...
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Students heard on BBC Radio 3 Saturday Sounds

30 April 2020
Illustration Associate Lecturer, Ashley Hold, featured on the BBC Radio 3 Breakfast Show’s Saturday...
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Animation Team Working with Kung Fu Panda Director

5 March 2020
Animation & Visual Effects students along with two recent graduates are currently hard at work on...
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Four BAFTA Nominations for Alumnus

4 March 2020
Alumnus Rex Crowle is up for four awards at this year's British Academy Games Awards.Knights and...
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Student Win at Underwater Photographer of the Year

28 February 2020
Marine & Natural History Photography student Shannon Moran has won third place at this year's...

Research & Innovation

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.

We are mindful of the context in which we work, and how Cornwall provides a test-bed for innovative research programmes that can have global application and impact. One of our key priorities is to support the development of new high-growth, high value businesses in the region and in the last decade, we have been successful in securing major investment to develop our Research & Innovation base.

Research & Innovation

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 industry page to find out how we're connecting with business and fuelling Cornwall's economy.

Working with industry

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Students create collaborative 'Future Trends' Report

22 December 2020
First and second year Interior Design students and first year Photography students have completed...
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How satellite data is helping keep venues and their visitors Covid-safe

9 December 2020
The benefits of satellite data to life on earth are something that the global space community...
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Falmouth University and WaterBear announce joint venture

19 November 2020
Falmouth University has strengthened its successful partnership with WaterBear, the College of...
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o-region film festival supported by Falmouth University receives record number of entries

22 October 2020
Cornish film and theatre company o-region received a record number of entries into the 2020...
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All Things CAST

7 October 2020
Falmouth University’s Journalism school has collaborated with the CAST arts centre in Helston,...
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Students Animate Poem for BBC Spotlight

15 June 2020
BBC Spotlight featured a short animation from Falmouth Animation & Visual Effects students last...
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Falmouth Selected for Immersive Storytelling Role

8 June 2020
Falmouth is one of five universities across the UK selected for a new initiative, Train the Trainer...
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Centre for Life on Scilly

27 May 2020
Students from the BA(hons) Architecture course at Falmouth University have been working in...
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Falmouth University staff supporting the NHS

1 May 2020
Falmouth University’s Fashion and Textiles Institute is supporting our NHS workers during the COVID...
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MA Film & TV Course Leader Thrives in International Feminist Research Collaborations

30 January 2020
This month, MA Film & Television Course Leader, Dr Anna Misiak travelled to Vilnius, Lithuania,...

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.

Sustainability at Falmouth

As an educational institution we're committed to operating in ways that are environmentally conscious and help to build sustainable solutions to the climate crisis. Find out how we're working towards a sustainable future across all our activities.

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Work with us

Search current opportunities and discover what it means to be part of the Falmouth University team. 

Corporate information

Find out about our 2030 strategy as well as regulatory and policy information. 

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