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Student stories

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ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Studying at Falmouth University as an international student

07 May 2024

After being here for nine months I have no doubt and I can confidently say that I study in the most ...

Studying at Falmouth University as an international student
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Fox Gardens Palms

Advice For Dealing With Exam Stress

07 May 2024

Here are some of the methods I’ve found help me most, to manage my mental energy and productivity.

Advice For Dealing With Exam Stress
Pride
Pride

A day at Falmouth Pride

07 May 2024

Experience Falmouth Pride through the lens of Ben, a Film BA(Hons) student, as he captures the essen...

A day at Falmouth Pride
Colourful oil paintings on white walls.
Fine Art Ella Squirrel student work
Work by Ella Squirrel

Why I chose to study Fine Art at Falmouth Uni

02 May 2024

After finishing school, I was certainly overwhelmed by all of my choices for what I could do going f...

Why I chose to study Fine Art at Falmouth Uni
Falmouth Town Photo Credit Lee Stephens
Falmouth Town Photo Credit Lee Stephens
Credit: Lee Stephens

Embracing Cornwall’s Charm: Why I chose to stay in Cornwall for university

02 May 2024

I’ve loved growing up in Cornwall. I feel so lucky to have grown up in arguably the most beautiful...

Embracing Cornwall’s Charm: Why I chose to stay in Cornwall for university
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Costume Design 4

Why I chose to study Costume Design for Film & Television at Falmouth

02 May 2024

Overall, I have found that choosing to study at Falmouth has been one of the best choices I could’...

Why I chose to study Costume Design for Film & Television at Falmouth
Student on cliffs
Student on cliffs

Why I chose to stay in Cornwall for university

02 May 2024

Deciding whether or not to leave Cornwall for university can be a tough decision, especially if you ...

Why I chose to stay in Cornwall for university
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Fal campus

Getting industry experience while studying at Falmouth

02 May 2024

Deciding to go to university is a huge step for many students and choosing a course can be an even b...

Getting industry experience while studying at Falmouth
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Penryn Campus Pano 2021

How I picked up industry experience while studying

02 May 2024

Falmouth University is a great place to study if you want to get experience in the industry. The num...

How I picked up industry experience while studying
Fashion photography student taking photo in studio
Fashion Photography student taking photo in studio

Gaining work experience while you study

02 May 2024

Work experience is a daunting but rewarding experience. Having work experience while at university l...

Gaining work experience while you study
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Student Accommodation - Tuke House
Tuke House in the heart of Falmouth is purpose-built cluster of 11 buildings set around a central courtyard and contains 156 rooms, divided into flats of five.

What I brought to university

02 May 2024

As you get ready for university, packing is a big deal. Figuring out what to bring can be tough, esp...

What I brought to university
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Student life - Freshers event

What to bring to university

02 May 2024

September is near and you may be starting to dream of your future uni room and everything to take wi...

What to bring to university
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Why I chose to study at Falmouth University

01 May 2024

We spoke to a few of our students about what made them want to study at Falmouth.

Why I chose to study at Falmouth University
Students

Why I chose my university

01 May 2024

We spoke to a few of our students about what made them want to study at Falmouth.

Why I chose my university
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Maritime Studio 2

Living in Maritime Studios

28 March 2024

Choosing where you want to live while at university can be really overwhelming – there are so many...

Living in Maritime Studios
A headshot of film and television student Seb Morgan
Seb Morgan

Studying Film & Television online: Seb's story

22 March 2024

Want to find out more from Seb about his experience on the course? Chat to him on UniBuddy. ...

Studying Film & Television online: Seb's story
Student walking down steps between buildings.
Student Accommodation - Tuke House
Tuke House in the heart of Falmouth is purpose-built cluster of 11 buildings set around a central courtyard and contains 156 rooms, divided into flats of five.

Living in Tuke House

20 March 2024

Choosing where to live during your first year at uni is one of the toughest decisions, but I’m he...

Living in Tuke House
Packsaddle Hill Communal Area – room with comfortable seating and table
Packsaddle Hill_4

Living in Packsaddle Hill in my first year

20 March 2024

Way back in October of 2022, I found myself walking up the steps to Packsaddle Hill for the very fir...

Living in Packsaddle Hill in my first year
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Glasney village exterior

Living in a Shared Room in Glasney Student Village

20 March 2024

If you have started to get offers from unis and are choosing your firm and insurance choices, you ar...

Living in a Shared Room in Glasney Student Village
The Sidings' open-plan living area with kitchen and cluster of soft seating
Sidings_2

What it's like to live in The Sidings

20 March 2024

The walk to campus from The Sidings is around 15 minutes and has a lot of the subtropical plants tha...

What it's like to live in The Sidings

Upcoming events

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People & Behaviours

Wed 08 May 2024

12:00 - 13:00

Moving to Falmouth Webinar

Online

Join our webinar to hear from our students about why they chose to move to Falmouth, what it was lik...

Moving to Falmouth Webinar
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Illustration online 2024

Wed 08 May 2024

12:00 - 13:00

BA Illustration (Online) Taster Session

Online

Join the BA Illustration (online) Taster Session to get an insight into the degree.

BA Illustration (Online) Taster Session
Students painting in a workshop at Falmouth Illustration Festival
IP7

Illustration BA(Hons) (Online) in-person event

Wed 08 May 2024

13:00 - 14:00

An introduction to MA Illustration: Authorial Practice

Online

Discover everything you need to know about our Postgraduate Illustration: Authorial Practice MA at F...

An introduction to MA Illustration: Authorial Practice
The AMATA Arts Centre building on a sunny day
ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Wed 08 May 2024

Doors open 13:50, performance starts at 14:00

Nikita

In-person

Nikita is a 5-piece post-rock band.

Nikita
The AMATA Arts Centre building on a sunny day
ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Wed 08 May 2024

Doors open 14:50, performance starts at 15:00

Berry Challis

In-person

An instrumental blend of genres fronted by guitarist Berry Challis.

Berry Challis
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ArtsCentre Anastasia Broke Summer 2024

Wed 08 May 2024

Doors open 15:50, performance starts at 16:00

ana.steiza

In-person

Anastasija Broka under the pseudonym ana.steiza will be presenting her concept album Along With Time...

ana.steiza
The AMATA Arts Centre building on a sunny day
ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Wed 08 May 2024

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

VeTa

In-person

VeTa is an ambient experimental audio-visual artist who creates both music and artwork through diffe...

VeTa
The AMATA Arts Centre building on a sunny day
ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Wed 08 May 2024

Doors open 17:20, performance starts at 17:30

Charlie’s Ensemble

In-person

A 6-piece soulful RnB band with jazz and funk influences.

Charlie’s Ensemble
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ArtsCentre Rob Harrison Summer 2024

Wed 08 May 2024

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

Rob Harrison

In-person

Join me, Skraps, for the telling of a tale of my misunderstood world. Hold on to songs of love, ange...

Rob Harrison
The AMATA Arts Centre building on a sunny day
ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Thu 09 May 2024

Playback event starts at 10:30

Charlie Driver

In-person

Playback session featuring the work by Charlie Driver.

Charlie Driver
The AMATA Arts Centre building on a sunny day
ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Thu 09 May 2024

Playback event starts at 10:30

Guillermo Mena-Gutierrez

In-person

Playback session featuring the work by Guillermo Mena-Gutierrez.

Guillermo Mena-Gutierrez
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ArtsCentre Joe Nichols Summer 2024

Thu 09 May 2024

Playback event starts at 11:30

Joe Nichols

In-person

Exploring the human aesthetics of electronic and popular music.

Joe Nichols
The AMATA Arts Centre building on a sunny day
ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Thu 09 May 2024

Playback event starts at 11:30

IAMTHEFORAGER

In-person

Two soundscapes specifically catered and designed to fit the themes from Nausicaa Valley of the Wind...

IAMTHEFORAGER
The AMATA Arts Centre building on a sunny day
ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Thu 09 May 2024

Playback event starts at 12:30

7th Heathen

In-person

Industrial and Dungeon Synth from the far south-west of Kernow.

7th Heathen
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Interior Design online 2024

Thu 09 May 2024

13:00 - 14:00

BA Interior Design (online) Taster Session and live Q&A

Online

Join the BA(Hons) Interior Design (Online) course team for a taster session in Interior Design.

BA Interior Design (online) Taster Session and live Q&A
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ArtsCentre Darcey Jones Summer 2024

Thu 09 May 2024

Playback event starts at 13:30

Darcey Jones

In-person

Composer-producer Darcey Jones presents an audio-visual adventure, offering the experience of the ma...

Darcey Jones
The AMATA Arts Centre building on a sunny day
ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Thu 09 May 2024

Playback event starts at 13:30

Abby Rose

In-person

Embark on a transcendent journey through the depths of emotion with Abby’s ethereal piano album pl...

Abby Rose
Landscape image of composer Julian Race in a garden with a large tree in the background
ArtsCentre Julian Race Summer 2024

Thu 09 May 2024

Playback event starts at 14:30

Julian Race (and the FXO Quartet)

In-person

In this showcase, a selection of new pieces for string quartet will be presented, alongside a short ...

Julian Race (and the FXO Quartet)
Black and white image of three musicians with the bass player in the centre
ArtsCentre James Mundy Summer 2024

Thu 09 May 2024

Playback event starts at 14:30

James Mundy

In-person

James Mundy is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer with blues, rock, and singer-songwriter ...

James Mundy
The AMATA Arts Centre building on a sunny day
ArtsCentre AMATA Building Holding Image Summer 2024

Thu 09 May 2024

Playback event starts at 15:30

Paige Baker

In-person

A collection of films and compositions presented to you exploring the different genres of the film a...

Paige Baker