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Student stories

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Kat Theatre & Performance 8

Why I chose to study Theatre & Performance at Falmouth

09 December 2025

Find out why Falmouth's Theatre & Performance degree stood out to current student, Kat.

Why I chose to study Theatre & Performance at Falmouth
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Winter - cold dips

The best things about Cornwall in winter

04 December 2025

Creative Advertising student, Becca shares her favourite things about winter in Cornwall.

The best things about Cornwall in winter

Why Falmouth's online Fine Art master's is the best course I've ever done

27 November 2025

Fine Art MA (Online) student Claire Rookes tells us about a recent course residential trip and why s...

Why Falmouth's online Fine Art master's is the best course I've ever done
A Falmouth University student in an interior with the subtitle 'Auditions'

How to prepare for your university audition

23 October 2025

In this video, Val shares her audition experience at Falmouth.

How to prepare for your university audition
A female student sitting on a bus

Travelling between Falmouth and Penryn Campus

25 September 2025

See the available transport links between Falmouth and Penryn.

Travelling between Falmouth and Penryn Campus
A group of people walking outside at a Falmouth University Open Day
Open Day 2024 group Walking

5 reasons to attend a university Open Day

16 September 2025

Alice shares her top 5 reasons for attending an Open Day.

5 reasons to attend a university Open Day
Open Day
Open Day 3

What I've gained as a Student Ambassador

08 September 2025

As an ambassador, I have been provided with so many opportunities and I will talk about a few of the...

What I've gained as a Student Ambassador
Open Day ambassadors on campus
Open Day ambassadors on campus

Just starting Uni? Here’s one role that will make you feel at home

08 September 2025

If you’re reading this blog, you are most likely just starting University.

Just starting Uni? Here’s one role that will make you feel at home
Open Day
Open Day

Top 5 reasons why you should become a Student Ambassador

08 September 2025

I’ve been an ambassador for the past two years and I have loved it! Here are 5 reasons why you sho...

Top 5 reasons why you should become a Student Ambassador
Falmouth University students on Gylly Beach at dusk
Falmouth Students on Gylly Beach at dusk

Tips for the first year of university

20 August 2025

Current student, Amelie offers her tips for the first year of university. 

Tips for the first year of university
Nathan Holt

Applying to university with an Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

05 August 2025

Fine Art MA (Online) student Nathan discusses how he applied for the course via the APEL route and h...

Applying to university with an Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

Falmouth hosts Contemporary Women’s Writing conference

25 July 2025

Earlier this summer Falmouth students joined academics and women’s writing enthusiasts in the lush...

Falmouth hosts Contemporary Women’s Writing conference
Olly Musson

Creating my first game on the Indie Game Development MA (Online) course

22 July 2025

Making a video game from scratch might sound like a huge challenge, and parts of it certainly are, b...

Creating my first game on the Indie Game Development MA (Online) course
Two Falmouth University students standing outside BBC London
Danielle and Emma outside BBC London

Come with me to visit BBC News in London

15 July 2025

Two Journalism & Creative Writing student had the opportunity to visit the global newsroom.

Come with me to visit BBC News in London
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fal campus building

Joining Falmouth as my insurance choice

04 July 2025

My journey from A-Levels to my current degree choice was not at all streamlined. In my final year at...

Joining Falmouth as my insurance choice
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Glasney Student Village on the Penryn Campus includes 1,400 study bedrooms across 208 purpose-built flats.

My experience living in Glasney Student Village and what I wish I knew before moving in!

25 June 2025

Moving from home to university can be incredibly daunting, especially if that move is to somewhere y...

My experience living in Glasney Student Village and what I wish I knew before moving in!
Students walking through Glasney Village with arms linked.
Students walking in Glasney Student Village

The 'Glasney Experience'

25 June 2025

If you're interested in studying at Falmouth University, there is a very strong chance you’ve alre...

The 'Glasney Experience'
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Nathan Holt

Balancing online study with work and life

24 June 2025

When I first looked into studying for a master’s in Fine Art, one of my biggest questions was: Can...

Balancing online study with work and life
Library facilities
Library facilities

Why I applied through Clearing

23 June 2025

Student, Deryn shares her experience of applying to Falmouth University through Clearing.

Why I applied through Clearing
Two Film students at Falmouth University sat behind a large screen, editing
SOFT two students

Choosing between Film BA and Television & Film Production BA at Falmouth

23 June 2025

Current student, Alex give a breakdown of the key differences between these two degrees.

Choosing between Film BA and Television & Film Production BA at Falmouth

Upcoming events

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ArtsCentre MUS302 Madoner Kebab Autumn 2025

Tue 09 Dec 2025

Performance starts at 15:00

Madoner Kebab

In-person

We are Madoner Kebab. Bringing you meaty breakdowns, fresh riffs, a healthy dose of double kick and ...

Madoner Kebab
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ArtsCentre MUS302 As Above As Below Autumn 2025

Tue 09 Dec 2025

Various times, please see event listing

Gutter Milk: "As Above, As Below"

In-person

Gutter Milk emerges as an industrial post-rock group weaving hermetic themes with anti-traditionalis...

Gutter Milk: "As Above, As Below"
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ArtsCentre MUS302 Renesmee Autumn 2025

Tue 09 Dec 2025

Performance starts at 16:15

Renesmee

In-person

Renesmee is a five piece band that delivers immersive sound with various textures throughout in a dr...

Renesmee
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ArtsCentre MUS302 Dialogue Excerpts Autumn 2025

Tue 09 Dec 2025

Various times, please see event listing

Dialogue Excerpts

In-person

Ever wish your greatest night out was caught in snippets for you to re-live? Laugh again at those dr...

Dialogue Excerpts
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ArtsCentre MUS302 Once I Said Autumn 2025

Tue 09 Dec 2025

Performance starts at 17:00

Once I Said

In-person

Once I said are an up-and-coming indie rock band hailing from Falmouth and playing their first AMATA...

Once I Said
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Interior Design online 2024

Tue 09 Dec 2025

17:00 - 18:00

MA Graphic Design (Online) Masterclass

Online

In this MA Graphic Design (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Ben James, Lecturer on our MA Graph...

MA Graphic Design (Online) Masterclass
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ArtsCentre MUS302 Alt Folk Autumn 2025

Tue 09 Dec 2025

Performance starts at 17:15

Harverson Hopewell

In-person

An alternative-folk duo blending electric and acoustic guitar with evocative vocals to paint vivid, ...

Harverson Hopewell
An image of rippling water with the text "The Haunted Lake" across the centre
ArtsCentre MUS302 The Haunted Lake Autumn 2025

Tue 09 Dec 2025

Performance starts at 18:00

The Haunted Lake by Jeremy Linn, Abby Pengelly and Emma Lifford

In-person

Our project consists of a three-part found footage-inspired piece depicting a haunted journey throug...

The Haunted Lake by Jeremy Linn, Abby Pengelly and Emma Lifford
Hands typing on a keyboard with playstation controllers on the table
Indie Game Controllers

Tue 09 Dec 2025

18:00 - 19:00

MA Indie Game Development (Online) Masterclass

Online

Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...

MA Indie Game Development (Online) Masterclass
Kate Fahey, beyond, Beneath Beside (detail), sonic sculpture, 2025
DO NOT USE BEYOND MASTERCLASS ADS - Kate Fahey, beyond, Beneath Beside (detail), sonic sculpture, 2025

Wed 10 Dec 2025

10:00 - 11:00

MA Fine Art (Online) Masterclass

Online

Our Masterclasses give you an opportunity to hear from our academic experts on a wide range of hot i...

MA Fine Art (Online) Masterclass
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Business & Marketing (online) - 2023

Wed 10 Dec 2025

13:00 - 14:00

MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online) Masterclass

Online

In this MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online) Masterclass you'll hear from Dr. John Finnegan, scre...

MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online) Masterclass
Fashion Marketing students working together
Fashion Marketing students working together

Wed 10 Dec 2025

16:00 - 17:00

Personal Statement Advice | Webinar

Online

In this session we’ll go through some tips and tricks for making your statement stand out, look at...

Personal Statement Advice | Webinar
Falmouth students at the Orchard
New Students 5

Thu 11 Dec 2025

16:00 - 17:00

Personal Statement Masterclass

Online

Following our general Personal Statement Advice session, in this interactive planning session we wil...

Personal Statement Masterclass
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UX Design Principles lead image

Thu 11 Dec 2025

17:00 - 18:00

MA User Experience Design (Online) Masterclass

Online

Join User Experience Design MA (Online) Course Leader, Liz Coulter-Smith, for a Masterclass explorin...

MA User Experience Design (Online) Masterclass
A group of young performers on the Hall for Cornwall Stage with a winter motif on the image
ArtsCentre HfC Juniors Christmas2025 Autumn 2025

Sat 13 Dec 2025

Doors open 11:20, performance starts at 11:30

Hall for Cornwall Youth Theatre: Juniors - The Night Before Christmas Showcase

In-person

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring not even a...

Hall for Cornwall Youth Theatre: Juniors - The Night Before Christmas Showcase
A group of young performers on the Hall for Cornwall Stage with a winter motif on the image
ArtsCentre HfC Inters Christmas2025 Autumn 2025

Sat 13 Dec 2025

Doors open 14:20, performance starts at 14:30

Hall for Cornwall Youth Theatre: Inters - Festive Snow-case

In-person

Join the Hall for Cornwall (HfC) Inters Youth Theatre at the end of this term to have a glimpse into...

Hall for Cornwall Youth Theatre: Inters - Festive Snow-case
A group of young performers on the Hall for Cornwall Stage with a winter motif on the image
ArtsCentre HfC Seniors Christmas2025 Autumn 2025

Sat 13 Dec 2025

Doors open 16:50, performance starts at 17:00

Hall for Cornwall Youth Theatre: Seniors - Holly Jolly Showcase

In-person

Join the Hall for Cornwall (HfC) Senior Youth Theatre at the end of this term to have a glimpse into...

Hall for Cornwall Youth Theatre: Seniors - Holly Jolly Showcase
A group of young performers on the Hall for Cornwall Stage with a winter motif on the image
ArtsCentre HfC Youth Dance Christmas2025 Autumn 2025

Sun 14 Dec 2025

Various times, please see event listing

Hall for Cornwall Youth Dance - Festive Snow-case

In-person

Join our HfC Youth Dance Companies as they share what they’ve been up to this term.

Hall for Cornwall Youth Dance - Festive Snow-case
Students at the beach
Student life

Tue 16 Dec 2025

13:00 - 14:00

In Conversation with our Online Postgraduate Students

Online

Join our online postgraduate students for an informal chat about their experiences of studying an on...

In Conversation with our Online Postgraduate Students
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ArtsCentre Immersive Theatre 2025 Autumn 2025

Wed 17 Dec 2025

Various times, please see event listing

The Descent

In-person

The Descent is an interactive production that takes you on the journey of alignment, Following the B...

The Descent