How You'll Learn: September 2021 Onwards

From September, you'll primarily learn on campus and in-person, with full access to our campus facilities and resources. Some of your learning will take place online using real-time and guided online activities that you can access in your own time using our virtual learning environment, Learning Space. However, all students will be expected to attend timetabled sessions on campus, so you will receive the best possible experience and the benefit of working collaboratively in our spaces with professional-standard equipment.

From Monday 13 December, it's mandatory to wear a face-covering in all shops, including those on our campuses, and on public transport, unless you are legally exempt.

The Government is also recommending that students, staff and visitors to university campuses should wear a face-covering when moving around buildings, in corridors and communal spaces.

In addition, at Falmouth University, we are expecting and strongly recommend that you also wear one in academic spaces and shared offices, to protect those around you.

There is no need to maintain social distancing for the foreseeable future and so most room capacity restrictions have been removed, although this is subject to any change in Government guidance. Some spaces have been risk assessed as needing additional restrictions and these will be clearly stated at physical entry points.

Yes, although there will be local arrangements in academic departments for bookings, to manage demand for specialist facilities and equipment.

You'll primarily learn on campus and in-person, with full access to our campus facilities and resources. Some of your learning will take place online using real-time and guided online activities that you can access in your own time using our virtual learning environment, Learning Space. This allows us to provide a more inclusive experience and gives you increased flexibility in managing your time while you study.

How this looks will vary across courses and academic departments, but all our learning and teaching has a core focus on in-person learning activities and stays true to our transdisciplinary future-looking creative culture by maximising your directed studio and workshop time.

We are designing assessment so that it can be conducted online, if necessary: What this means is that you will have the opportunity to use our on-campus facilities to create work which you may be asked to submit, or discuss the creation of, in a digital format.

Timetables will be released to all students on Wednesday 8 September 2021.

Study trips in the UK and abroad will be able to take place. However, the risks will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and some travel may not be possible, where there are risks to individuals or the institution.

Due to continued uncertainty and our need to be able to effectively support students studying abroad we are not allowing any outbound study abroad trips for study block one of 2021/22 and we will review closer to the time whether outbound study later in the academic year is possible.

Yes. Placements based in the UK can happen.

You can book a collection time at the Penryn or Falmouth Campus.

• Falmouth Campus reception, 9am to 4.30pm
• Penryn Campus Sports Centre, 8am to 4pm

You need to book your collection slot via the COVID-19 test booking system

Home testing kits can also be picked up at local pharmacies or ordered from the NHS online

Anyone over-18 who has not received both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine is legally required to self-isolate if they are identified as a close contact of a positive Covid-19 case.

Anyone who has been in contact with someone who tests positive with a suspected case of the Omicron variant will be required to self-isolate for 10 days, regardless of their vaccination status. They will be informed by the local health protection team or NHS Test and Trace if they fall into this category.

If you are over-18 and have received both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine (receiving your final dose of an MHRA-approved vaccine in the UK vaccination programme at least 14 days prior to contact with a positive case) or are aged under-18, you are no longer legally required to self-isolate. You should take a PCR test as soon as possible to check if you have the virus. You should take precautions such as wearing a face covering in enclosed spaces and limiting contact with other people where possible. You'll not be required to self-isolate while you wait for the results of the PCR test and can continue to attend university.

If you have Covid-19 symptoms you should self-isolate immediately and arrange a PCR test via the NHS service - Get a free PCR test to check if you have coronavirus (COVID-19) - GOV.UK. If you receive a positive PCR test, contact the Rapid Response Team by completing this online form - COVID-19 Test Result Form. They will then get in touch to provide further information and support.

The Rapid Response Team will be able to help you self-isolate effectively. They can provide any food or medicines you need. Contact them at rapidresponse@fxplus.ac.uk

You must still get a test even if you have received the COVID-19 vaccine. The impact of the vaccine on preventing transmission remains unknown and individuals who have been vaccinated may still carry and be able to transmit the virus. If you have been vaccinated, then you should continue to test twice a week when accessing campus facilities, as advised by Government.

If you have recently (within 90 days) tested positive for COVID-19, you are likely to have developed some immunity and are therefore exempt from testing within 90 days of a positive test, unless you develop new symptoms.

If you are displaying any of the main symptoms of COVID-19, you and your housemates should self-isolate in accordance with government guidelines.

Contact the Rapid Response team to arrange a PCR test, or you can obtain a test through the NHS.

If you receive a positive result, please notify the University using this form, so we can provide you with further information and support.

If you are feeling unwell and need medical support, do not wait – call 111 or 119 or 999 in an emergency.

You are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated, to protect your health and that of those around you.

In England, the COVID-19 vaccine is being offered at local sites run by doctors (GPs) or community pharmacies, at larger vaccination centres and in some hospitals.

If you are registered with a GP, you will be able to book appointments via the National Booking Service or by calling 119.

There are also a number of drop-in clinics. You can find a local grab-a-jab session here 

You can get your first dose in Cornwall and your second dose wherever you are staying over the summer or vice versa. You can change and rebook your appointments through the National Booking Service

Registering with a GP

You should get registered with a local doctor. Find information about our local GP practices on our Health page