Our Local Community
All the ways you can engage with your local university
We're not just a university in Cornwall, we're a university for Cornwall.
We are committed to sharing our spaces, resources and knowledge to support our local community to thrive.
From community days, exhibitions and events, to business support and knowledge exchange, here's how you can benefit from everything that’s happening at Falmouth University.
Opening our campuses to the community
Explore our campuses
Across our Falmouth and Penryn campuses, you'll find an array of tropical flora, Italian orchards and beautiful lawns, open to visitors to enjoy. Visitors are also welcome in our cafés and food outlets, so feel free to pop in for coffee or a bite to eat.
Explore our campusesMake sure to visit us during our Community Day 2026
Our annual Community Day is the perfect opportunity for staff, students and the local community to get together and enjoy our beautiful Falmouth Campus. Find out more information by clicking on the link below.
Sat 30 May 2026
10:00 - 16:00
Community Day 2026
In-person
We’re opening up our Falmouth University Campus at Woodlane for our Community Day: where we fling ...
Make the most of our facilities
Did you know you can hire our facilities and equipment? Whether you've got a creative project in the wings or you need a space for your community group to meet, we're here to help you make it happen.
Contributing to our economy & community
We are the only university headquartered in Cornwall. As a significant local employer, driver of skills development and hub of local enterprise, boosting the region's economy is at the heart of our mission.
From Knowledge Exchange and business support to facilities hire and our employability services, see how we're supporting the local economy.
Working with Industry & Non Profit
From offering fully-funded business support and opening up our incredible facilities for hire, to connecting you with our talented students, see how we work with businesses, charities and community organisations.
Business Support & Expertise
Benefit from business consultancy, product and services development support, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and CPD for your workforce.
Knowledge Exchange
Here at Falmouth we champion Knowledge Exchange: the sharing of ideas, skills, expertise and physica...
Work with our students
Looking for student talent in your business?
Tap into our pool of creative skills by working with our students. Whether you have an internship to offer, a live brief you want fulfilled or a role out for recruitment, we can help you connect with our student community.
You can do this by connecting with our employability service or contacting our creative agency, Be Good.
Join upcoming events
Sat 11 Jul 2026
Various dates, please see event listing
AMATA Classes Summer Show 2026: The Incomplete Works of William Shakespeare
In-person
This summer we present The Incomplete Works of William Shakespeare. Oh the many deaths, the comedies...
Mon 13 Jul 2026
Various dates, please see event listing
Cscape Company Class
In-person
Open company class for professional dancers/dance graduates/3rd year degree students.As part of thei...
Tue 14 Jul 2026
Workshop from 17:00 – 18:30
NYDC Experience Workshop
In-person
National Youth Dance Company (NYDC), is England’s flagship youth dance company.Each year they brin...
Tue 14 Jul 2026
Various times, please see event listing
National Youth Dance Company x Alleyne Dance: Memory Keepers
In-person
Memories are stored in the body, just waiting to be released.
Wed 15 Jul 2026
Doors open 17:45, event starts at 18:00
VotE Sonic Circle: 'Listening to Small Things'
In-person
Voices on the Edge Sonic Circle and Side Quests invite you to the workshop Listening to Small Things...
Sat 18 Jul 2026
Intensive Dates: 18-19 July 2026
Creative Dance Intensive | Years 7-13
In-person
Spend two-days with Grace Murdoch exploring, moving and creating an original piece of work.
Fri 24 Jul 2026
This is a week-long exhibition beginning on 24 July and ending on 30 July. Please note, 24 July will be a private viewing.
MA Graduate Exhibitions – Art, Communication & Illustration
In-person
Join us for an exhibition gathering work from three MA courses on our Falmouth Campus, featuring a d...
Mon 10 Aug 2026
Intensive Dates: 10-12 Aug 2026
Cuban Salsa Intensive for Adult Beginners 2026
In-person
Kick-start your Salsa journey with this three-day intensive short course, led by our experienced ins...
Mon 17 Aug 2026
Summer School Dates 17-22 Aug 2026
Musical Theatre Summer School: Legally Blonde Jnr.
In-person
Do you have a passion for performance or ever dreamt of taking on a lead role in a musical? Now is y...
Wed 19 Aug 2026
Intensive Dates: 19-21 Aug 2026
Cuban Salsa Intensive for Adult Improvers 2026
In-person
Take your Cuban Salsa dance skills to the next level during this fun, three-day intensive course, le...
Fri 21 Aug 2026
Doors open 14:45, performance starts at 15:00
Alf Residency Sharing
In-person
Alf is a new play based on the story of Alfred Wallis. A retired fisherman turned amateur painter, A...
Sat 22 Aug 2026
Doors open 18:45, event starts at 19:00
Legally Blonde Jnr. | Musical Theatre Summer School Performance
In-person
OHMIGOD YOU GUYS! Falmouth University and Hall for Cornwall have joined forces to run an exciting 6-...
Sat 12 Sep 2026
Various dates, please see event listing
Adult Beginners Ballet: Short Course - Autumn 2026
In-person
This block of six classes is for Adult Beginners to learn the fundamentals of Classical Ballet Techn...
Sat 12 Sep 2026
Various dates, please see event listing
Adult Improvers Ballet: Short Course - Autumn 2026
In-person
This block of six classes is for Adult Improvers to build upon and progress the fundamentals of Clas...
Sat 26 Sep 2026
Every Saturday from 10:30 - 12:30 during term time
National Saturday Club: Fashion and Business
In-person
Falmouth University is inviting all 13-16 year-olds of all abilities to take part in our National Sa...
Sat 26 Sep 2026
Every Saturday from 10:30 - 12:30 during term time
National Saturday Club: Film & Screen
In-person
Falmouth University is inviting all 13-16 year-olds of all abilities to take part in our National Sa...
Sat 26 Sep 2026
Every Saturday from 10:30 - 12:30 during term time
National Saturday Club: Art and Design
In-person
Falmouth University is inviting all 13-16 year-olds of all abilities to take part in our National Sa...
Sat 03 Oct 2026
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Rhum + Clay: Mistero Buffo
In-person
Rhum and Clay present Dario Fo’s devilishly funny masterpiece, Mistero Buffo, a darkly comic look ...
Sat 10 Oct 2026
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
ACE Dance and Music Double Bill: TWAWSI - The World As We See It...
In-person
Human life is fleeting, the world is still unfolding… Redefining dance from the African Diaspora, ...
Wed 14 Oct 2026
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Liz Richardson: Local
In-person
A show about home, belonging or not, and letting go.Solo storyteller Liz revisits her childhood memo...
Wed 21 Oct 2026
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Alex Prescot: Cosy
In-person
Join 'comedy equivalent of sunshine' Alex Prescot for his ★★★★★ debut hour that’s tailor...
Wed 28 Oct 2026
Doors open 14:15, performance starts at 14:30
M6 Theatre Company: All The Small Things
In-person
Deep in the woods, in the middle of nowhere, lives the Story Collector. Drawers, cabinets and cupboa...
Sat 14 Nov 2026
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Fag Packet Theatre: Dyke Systems Ltd
In-person
Sally and Susan aren’t your average suburban women. They're business women. And you’re invited t...
Sat 21 Nov 2026
Doors open 19:00, performance starts at 19:30
Cara Dillon
In-person
Few voices linger in the soul like Cara Dillon’s. A towering figure in Irish music, she has earned...
Sat 28 Nov 2026
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Thick & Tight: Natural Behaviour
In-person
Dance theatre company Thick & Tight presents their award-winning show Natural Behaviour, a collectio...
Sat 05 Dec 2026
Workshop from 14:00 – 16:00
Workshop with Anna Anise: Songwriting in Cornish
In-person
Following the Voices on the Edge Artist residency programme in Summer 2025, we are excited to welcom...
Sat 05 Dec 2026
Doors open 19:00, performance starts at 19:30
Anna Anise Band with support from Trea
In-person
Anna Anise is a radiant new voice in modern folk, blending the heritage of the Cornish language with...
Sat 30 Jan 2027
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
PCK DANCE: Into The Light
In-person
A double-bill where dance, live music and striking visual design collide.
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Community helpline
We are proud of the positive impact that our students make in our local area.
We encourage all our students to be respectful and responsible members of the local community and emphasise the importance of this throughout each academic year.
If you would like to report a student related concern or seek advice, please telephone our community issues helpline on 01326 370737 or email community@fxplus.ac.uk.