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12 Days of wellbeing

26 November 2024

Here are 12 tips for looking after your health and wellbeing during the winter months.

12 Days of wellbeing
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Photography MA (Online) Paris trip

Paris Photo and beyond: Highlights from my Photography MA (Online) study trip

19 November 2024

Online Photography MA student, Bhaskar Sitholey, reflects on his recent study trip to Paris.

Paris Photo and beyond: Highlights from my Photography MA (Online) study trip
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Falmouth Town high street bazaar

Shopping and eating more sustainably as a student

18 November 2024

In this blog I’ll share the advice I wish someone had given me in my first year about eating well,...

Shopping and eating more sustainably as a student
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My guide to international food shops in Falmouth and Truro

14 November 2024

Second year Lucy explains her top shops to visit in the local area for international food, drinks an...

My guide to international food shops in Falmouth and Truro
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Swanpool Beach in summer

The benefits of studying by the sea

13 November 2024

So, you may be wondering, why should I study at Falmouth? Well, there are many reasons why you shoul...

The benefits of studying by the sea
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How to relax before a university interview

11 November 2024

Your university interview may feel like a stressful and anxiety-inducing event in your application j...

How to relax before a university interview
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My trip to Malaysia with the Cultural Immersion programme!

30 October 2024

In June 2024 I was lucky enough to get a place on the Cultural Immersion Programme with a trip to ...

My trip to Malaysia with the Cultural Immersion programme!
Kaitlyn

Dyslexia and University: My experience at Falmouth

30 October 2024

As a student with dyslexia, university seemed like a bigger struggle for me as I stressed about the ...

Dyslexia and University: My experience at Falmouth
Ben

The Creative Mind: Higher Education and Dyslexia

30 October 2024

Growing up with dyslexia has proven time and time again to be a challenge in education and in my eve...

The Creative Mind: Higher Education and Dyslexia
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Coffee campus

How to continue your creative practice whilst away from university

30 October 2024

This article is written by second-year BA Hons Film student Mia  Whilst away from in-contact...

How to continue your creative practice whilst away from university
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Creative Advertising metavision session

Top tips for writing your university personal statement

25 October 2024

Read Ethan's top tips for writing a university personal statement.

Top tips for writing your university personal statement
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Amal- Sunset view from my flat in Dunedin

Why I chose to study abroad at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand

14 October 2024

This article was written by current second-year, Amal Brepotra, a BA (Hons) Journalism & Creative Wr...

Why I chose to study abroad at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand
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Amal- Walk to Mount Victoria Lookout in Wellington

What a semester abroad has to offer

14 October 2024

This article was written by current second-year, Amal Brepotra, a BA (Hons) Journalism & Creative Wr...

What a semester abroad has to offer
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Student life - sitting on grass at Penryn campus

How parents can support their child before an interview

08 October 2024

As many parents know, especially mine, interviews are extremely stressful for their children.

How parents can support their child before an interview
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Fox Hill

My experience applying to Falmouth Uni as an international student

02 October 2024

As an international student, I was a bit nervous about the process of applying to Falmouth Universit...

My experience applying to Falmouth Uni as an international student
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Glasney village exterior

Living with a Mental Health Condition at University

02 October 2024

Starting university can be scary. But starting with a condition that impacts your learning is a whol...

Living with a Mental Health Condition at University
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Castle Beach

My guide to move-in weekend and Freshers' Week

22 August 2024

Having done “Move-in Weekend” and “Freshers’ Week” twice, first at Sheffield University an...

My guide to move-in weekend and Freshers' Week
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My experience of going to University a long way from home

22 August 2024

Moving away from home for uni can feel daunting so in this blog I am going to discuss my feelings wh...

My experience of going to University a long way from home
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CAST

The Fine Art MA (Online) group at CAST

“An unforgettable experience”: MA Fine Art Online students soak up Cornwall’s art scene

21 August 2024

Dr Anupa Sahdev is a student artist in her second year of Falmouth’s online master’s in Fine Art...

“An unforgettable experience”: MA Fine Art Online students soak up Cornwall’s art scene
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Garden

Studying whilst being a young carer

20 August 2024

Hear from student Caitlin as she shares her experience of studying whilst being a young carer

Studying whilst being a young carer

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Wed 04 Dec 2024

Doors open 20:00, event starts 20:30

The Comedy Network: Cecily Hitchcock, Annabel Marlow and Tom Glover

In-person

Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy laugh out loud comedy from some of the hott...

The Comedy Network: Cecily Hitchcock, Annabel Marlow and Tom Glover
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ArtsCentre Jack and the Beanstalk Autumn 2024

Sat 07 Dec 2024

Doors open 11:15, performance starts at 11:30

HfC Youth Theatre Juniors Present: Jack & The Beanstalk Jnr

In-person

Join HfC Junior Youth Theatre for a whimsical retelling of this giant adventure.

HfC Youth Theatre Juniors Present: Jack & The Beanstalk Jnr
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ArtsCentre A Very Zombie Christmas Autumn 2024

Sat 07 Dec 2024

Doors open 13:15, performance starts at 13:30

HfC Youth Theatre Inters Present: A Very Zombie Christmas

In-person

HfC Youth Theatre Inters take on an epic adventure of fairytales characters, Grumpy Santa &  flesh ...

HfC Youth Theatre Inters Present: A Very Zombie Christmas
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ArtsCentre A Christmas Carole Autumn 2024

Sat 07 Dec 2024

Doors open 15:15, performance starts at 15:30

HfC Youth Theatre Seniors Present: A Christmas Carole

In-person

Join Carole and her family as they navigate the stresses of Carole’s Stresses of Christmas plannin...

HfC Youth Theatre Seniors Present: A Christmas Carole
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ArtsCentre HfC Youth Dance Christmas Show Autumn 2024

Sun 08 Dec 2024

Doors open 14:45, performance starts at 15:00

HfC Youth Dance Showcase

In-person

Join Hall for Cornwall Youth Dance and All Boys Dance companies for their end of term showcase.

HfC Youth Dance Showcase
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Online study 3

Mon 09 Dec 2024

12:00 - 13:00

MA Photography (Online) Masterclass

Online

In this MA Photography (Online) Masterclass, Colin Pantall will explore Collaboration and Professio...

MA Photography (Online) Masterclass
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Education MA

Mon 09 Dec 2024

12:30 - 13:30

MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass

Online

In this MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Chantal Laws, Course Le...

MA Creative Events Management (Online) Masterclass
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Indie Game Controllers

Mon 09 Dec 2024

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
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Sustainable fashion laptop and work

Tue 10 Dec 2024

12:30 - 13:30

MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Masterclass

Online

In this MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Tom Crisp, Course Leader for o...

MA Sustainable Fashion (Online) Masterclass
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Interior Design online 2024

Tue 10 Dec 2024

18:00 - 19:00

Graphic Design MA (Online) Masterclass

Online

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

Graphic Design MA (Online) Masterclass
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Comedy Writing Ma 2022

Tue 10 Dec 2024

18:00 - 19:00

Comedy Writing MA (Online) - Masterclass

Online

In this MA Comedy Writing (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Simon Nicholls, Course Leader for ...

Comedy Writing MA (Online) - Masterclass
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Wed 11 Dec 2024

12:00 - 13:00

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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Journalism and Creative Writing 1

Wed 11 Dec 2024

13:00 - 14:00

MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online) Masterclass

Online

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

MA Writing for Script & Screen (Online) Masterclass
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Research Opportunities

Wed 11 Dec 2024

15:30

Postgraduate Research Degree Open Event

If you are interested in undertaking a postgraduate research degree , we have MPhil/PhD open event...

Postgraduate Research Degree Open Event
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Business students sat on floor

Wed 11 Dec 2024

16:00 - 17:00

Personal Statement Advice

Online

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

Personal Statement Advice
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SoFT film shoot

Thu 12 Dec 2024

12:30 - 13:30

MA Film & Television (Online) Masterclass

Online

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

MA Film & Television (Online) Masterclass
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User Experience Design Ma 2022

Thu 12 Dec 2024

14:00 - 15:00

MA User Experience Design (Online) Masterclass

Online

In this MA User Experience Design (Online) Masterclass, you'll hear from Liz Coulter-Smith, Course L...

MA User Experience Design (Online) Masterclass
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ArtsCentre AMATA Classes Showcase December 2024 Autumn 2024

Sat 14 Dec 2024

Various dates, please see event listing

AMATA Classes December Showcase 2024

In-person

Our mid-year show this year is in December, and as usual is a cacophony of individual pieces, where ...

AMATA Classes December Showcase 2024
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Work by Noah Frear

Tue 17 Dec 2024

12:00 - 13:00

MA Illustration (Online) Masterclass

Online

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

MA Illustration (Online) Masterclass
International Business Management
International Business Management

Wed 18 Dec 2024

12:00 - 13:00

Applying as an International Student

Online

As an international student, applying to a university in UK may seem quite daunting.

Applying as an International Student