Celebrating 120 Years

A montage of images from throughout Falmouth University's 120 year history. All images have a blue overlay and the Falmouth University 120 logo. 

In 1902 Falmouth School of Art opened as an evolution of The Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, which aimed to 'promote the useful and fine arts, to encourage industry and to elicit the ingenuity of a community distinguished for its mechanical skill.’ 

The School started as we mean to go on - harnessing creativity to forge the future of industry. To celebrate this anniversary, we delved into the archives and quizzed our community to unearth the stories that have shaped us.

Our timeline: The moments that made us

Journey through our timeline to discover the moments that made us; from the inception of Falmouth School of Art in 1902 and the installation of our Chancellor Dawn French in 2015, to welcoming our new Vice-Chancellor Professor Emma Hunt in 2022 (and the triumphs and challenges faced along the way). 

Prospectus
Prospectus

The evolution of our prospectus


Explore how our prospectus front page has developed from the mid 1900s to the present day, and hear from the people that help bring them to life. 

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Stories from our community

In 2022, we quizzed former and current students, staff and friends of the University about their experience at Falmouth and what it meant to them. Read about the careers launched and connections made, below. 

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Exhibition Catalogue Extract
Exhibition Catalogue Extract

Fine Art students create English Heritage-commissioned works inspired by Pendennis Castle

20 May 2025

‘Monuments of Anticipation’ is a new short film, publication and exhibition that has been commis...

Fine Art students create English Heritage-commissioned works inspired by Pendennis Castle
anna tookey

Online Indie Game Development graduate on studying from Dubai

15 May 2025

After nearly five years as a Games Design lecturer in Dubai, Anna Tookey decided it was time to inve...

Online Indie Game Development graduate on studying from Dubai
Claire Frances Headshot
Claire Frances Headshot

Professional Writing MA alumna set to release debut novel with HarperCollins imprint

15 May 2025

After writing freelance for Devon Life, BBC Countryfile Magazine, and as a host blogger for The Huff...

Professional Writing MA alumna set to release debut novel with HarperCollins imprint
becky smith

Online Film & TV graduate on the benefits of studying online

13 May 2025

In order to push her career to the next level and scratch her creative itch, studying had to fit aro...

Online Film & TV graduate on the benefits of studying online
Theo Spotlight Prize
Theo Spotlight Prize

Third year acting student is nominated for this year’s prestigious Spotlight Prize

13 May 2025

Chosen from a pool of hundreds of graduating drama students across the UK and Ireland, third year Ac...

Third year acting student is nominated for this year’s prestigious Spotlight Prize
mazy burns

Meet User Experience Design lecturer Mazy Burns

13 May 2025

With a career that spans household names like IPC Media, Dennis Publishing and NatWest, Mazy Burns b...

Meet User Experience Design lecturer Mazy Burns
The Hedgehog Rescuers
The Hedgehog Rescuers

Falmouth graduates collaborate to secure 5 book deal with children's publisher

12 May 2025

Since graduating, Sarah Oliver has gone on to become a Sunday Times bestselling author, publishing o...

Falmouth graduates collaborate to secure 5 book deal with children's publisher
fireside fables

Games students support Great Ormond Street Hospital

09 May 2025

Developed by a team of Games Academy students, Fireside Fables is more than just a final-year projec...

Games students support Great Ormond Street Hospital
elissa

Online Film & TV graduate on studying from Hong Kong

07 May 2025

From professional dancer to director, educator and NGO founder, Elissa Rosati has spent her career i...

Online Film & TV graduate on studying from Hong Kong
brine

Falmouth final-year project mixes retro FPS mayhem with Cornish scenery

06 May 2025

Slippery sea creatures, battered cod, and cannonball chaos – welcome to BRINE, the chaotic Cornish...

Falmouth final-year project mixes retro FPS mayhem with Cornish scenery

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