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Student stories
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Studying Animation at Falmouth as an international student
28 April 2025
Hear from Liam on his experience of studying Animation as an international student.

My experience studying online with ADHD
24 April 2025
Hey, my name’s Alanis and I study Sustainable Fashion online with Falmouth. Last month I was diagn...

How I met my friends at university
23 April 2025
May shares her experience of making friends at uni and explains how the best friendships can take ti...

Embarking on a new academic adventure as a mature student
22 April 2025
Hello curious readers and future students! As a mature student stepping back into the academic world...

A day in the life of a Theatre & Performance student
16 April 2025
Student, Kat shows us a day in the studio where she's rehearsing for her final assessment.

Enjoying student life on a budget
16 April 2025
A Falmouth student's top tips on how to enjoy student student life whilst sticking to a budget.

Why I chose to study Creative Writing online
14 April 2025
Hi, my name is David and I’m currently studying an online degree in Creative Writing.

Why I chose to study Fine Art online
11 April 2025
Hi, I’m Kylie Merrick, a mature student studying the online Fine Art master’s at Falmouth.

Why I chose to study Sustainable Fashion online
10 April 2025
Hey, my name's Alanis and I study Sustainable Fashion online with Falmouth.

Why Falmouth is the place to study creative subjects
07 April 2025
As a Cornish local, I’ve always known that Falmouth is special. This vibrant coastal town on Cornw...

What makes Falmouth so special for studying creative subjects?
07 April 2025
As I am halfway through my time studying here at Falmouth, the vibrancy and uniqueness of the town c...

Advice from my mumma and I; for parents and new students
07 April 2025
Seeing your child off to University is a very daunting experience, it’s a step towards a new way o...

My guide for parents with children moving to Falmouth University
07 April 2025
It can be a very daunting time for students moving away from home for the first time to go to univer...

My Experience as a Transgender Student at Falmouth University
28 March 2025
So, we’ll all agree here, being transgender is tough! When I applied for university, I was som...

My Experience at Falmouth as a Transgender Student
25 March 2025
I’m sharing my personal experience of being trans at Falmouth University! For context, I identify ...

What it's like to live in Maritime Studios
25 March 2025
Hello! My name is Esme, I’m a second year Business and Entrepreneurship student and I lived in Mar...

Living in Falmouth and Studying on Penryn Campus
25 March 2025
In this blog, I’ll do some myth-busting and hopefully provide some key information to help you wit...

Being a neurodivergent student at Falmouth University
18 March 2025
Starting university as a neurodivergent student can feel stressful, especially with the uncertainty ...

My Student Experience of a Glasney Shared Room
17 March 2025
In this vlog, third year student Bex reflects on her experience of living in a shared room in Glasne...

Living in Ocean View student accommodation
14 March 2025
Find out what it's like to live in Ocean View from current student, Deryn.
Upcoming events
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Wed 30 Apr 2025
14:00 -15:00
MA Fine Art | Course Overview
Online
Discover everything you need to know about our Fine Art MA at Falmouth University.

Tue 06 May 2025
12:30 - 13:30
MSc Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management Course Overview and live Q&A
Online
Join Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management MSc Course Leader, Marcus Simmons, for a Masterclass e...

Tue 06 May 2025
14:00 - 15:00
MA Illustration: Authorial Practice Course Overview & Live Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about MA Illustration: Authorial Practice at Falmouth Universit...

Tue 06 May 2025
06 & 07 May | 18.00-16.00 | Price: £150
Short Course: Go Further with Adobe Illustrator | Evenings | May | 2025
Online
Enhance your beginner design skills with our engaging two part course. Learn how to cut and reshape ...

Wed 07 May 2025
13:30 - 14:30
MA Prosthetic Effects Course Overview and Live Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about MA Prosthetic Effects at Falmouth University.

Wed 07 May 2025
16:00 - 17:00
Student Finance for UK On-campus Students webinar
Online
We know that understanding how student loans work can seem intimidating and often off-putting so in ...

Wed 07 May 2025
07 & 08 May, 18:00-21:00 | Price £150
Short Course: Premiere Pro: Propel your skills to the next level | Evenings | May 2025
Online
This two part course is perfect for those who have completed the 'Getting started' course or already...

Thu 08 May 2025
16:00 - 17:00
Student Finance Webinar for UK Online Undergraduate Students
Online
In this session, which is designed for our online undergraduate applicants, we’ll guide you throug...

Thu 08 May 2025
Various dates, please see event listing
Crossroads
In-person
Crossroads is a collaboration of three performances, all exploring what it means to be human, along ...

Mon 12 May 2025
12:00 - 13:00
MA Creative Advertising Course Overview and Live Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about our Postgraduate Creative Advertising MA at Falmouth Univ...

Mon 12 May 2025
13:00 - 14:00
MA Feature Filmmaking | Course Overview & Live Q&A
Online
Discover everything you need to know about MA Feature Filmmaking at Falmouth University.

Mon 12 May 2025
Various dates, please see event listing
Final Curtain Theatre: All My Love
In-person
Final Curtain Theatre proudly presents All My Love, a deeply moving and tragic queer love story that...

Tue 13 May 2025
13 & 14 May, 18.00-21.00 | Price:£150
Short Course: Propel your skills to the next level with Adobe Illustrator | Evenings | May 2025
Online
Enhance your beginner design skills with our engaging two part course. Learn how to cut and reshape ...

Tue 13 May 2025
13 & 14 May 18.00 - 21.00 | Price: £150
Short Course: Propel your Photoshop skills to the next level | Evenings | May 2025
Online
Our Photoshop – propel your skills to the next level course is perfect for anyone who wants to exp...

Wed 14 May 2025
Doors open 09:50, performance starts at 10:00
Estella Hurlock
In-person
Dolby Atmos Soundscape Performance: Inspired By Macbeth, an undoing.

Wed 14 May 2025
Doors open 10:50, playback starts at 11:00
Sean Butcher
In-person
A Playback session featuring the work of Sean Butcher.

Wed 14 May 2025
Doors open 10:50, playback starts at 11:00
HLP / Hamilton Live Productions CIC
In-person
HLP Hamilton Live Productions is a community-driven event promotion agency, that is dedicated to sup...

Wed 14 May 2025
12:00 - 13:00
Budgeting for International Students Advice Session
Online
In this session we'll give you a short overview of things and costs to consider when budgeting for y...

Wed 14 May 2025
Doors open 11:50, performance starts at 12:00
DJ Freeman: Printed Circuit Beats
In-person
Printed Circuit Beats: DJ Freeman, backed by 30 years in the business, will perform an eclectic sele...

Wed 14 May 2025
Doors open 12:50, playback starts at 13:00
Gaia Moura
In-person
Navigating between dark melodies and falsetto, Gaia Moura explores vulnerability, emotions and intim...