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
Community Day
Our annual Community Day is the perfect opportunity for staff, students and the local community to get together and enjoy our beautiful Falmouth Campus.
Coinciding with our Degree Shows, you are able to discover our graduating talent while enjoying creative workshops, lawn games and live entertainment. Our next Community Day will take place on Saturday 31 May 2025 at our Falmouth Campus on Woodlane.
Degree Shows & Games Expo
Our Degree Shows and the Games Expo are the highlight of our events calendar. At every corner of our campuses, there has been an array of inspirational work produced by our graduating students.
Join us from 24 - 31 May 2025 to celebrate the amazing work of our students. Visit our Degree Shows page to see the full schedule of events.
Enjoy our gardens & eateries
Across our Falmouth and Penryn campuses, you'll find an array of tropical flora, Italian orchards and beautiful lawns to enjoy. Visitors are also welcome in our cafes and food outlets, so feel free to pop in for coffee or a bite to eat.
Explore our campusesCommunity news
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...
Lucy Lockwood on using waste marine textiles for good
24 March 2025
Business & Digital Marketing BA(Hons) student Lucy Lockwood is using her Final Major Project to crea...
Photography student snaps Movember campaign for the Cornish Pirates
29 November 2024
Documentary & Editorial Photography BA student Benj Gilbert has been putting his camera skills to ex...
Photography student begins placement at Cornish dairy
12 September 2024
Commercial Photography BA student Raquel Rodrigues has started an exciting work placement at Cornish...
Photography graduates complete placements at Flexi-Hex
23 August 2024
Three graduates have completed micro-internships at the Cornish sustainable packaging company, Flexi...
Falmouth University joins Cornwall National Landscape Partnership
24 June 2024
Falmouth University is to join the Cornwall National Landscape Partnership in a move spearheaded by ...
Falmouth student relishes adventure at sea with Tall Ships Youth Trust
28 May 2024
Marine & Natural History Photography BA(Hons) student Mim Hughes recently put aside the home comfort...
Women in Sound: Falmouth student and graduate produce podcast for Hypatia Trust
10 January 2024
Astra Jeffree and graduate Amy Colman have produced a podcast for The Hypatia Trust that aims to amp...
Civic University Agreement signed for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
27 September 2023
Falmouth University and the University of Exeter have signed a Civic University Agreement with Cornw...
Falmouth University signs covenant to recognise the contribution of armed services personnel and their families
27 June 2023
Falmouth University’s Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive has signed the Armed Forces Covenant on ...
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, RealWORKS, or contacting our creative agency, Mayn Creative.
Join upcoming events
Wed 21 May 2025
The Games Expo opens on 21 May and ends on 24 May. The Expo will be open to the public on 24 May
Games Expo 2025
In-person
The Games Expo will feature industry speakers, talks and - most importantly - real, playable games m...
Sat 24 May 2025
24 - 31 May, 10:00 - 16:00
Institute of Photography Degree Show
In-person
Our Photography Degree Show showcases the talent of graduating students from across the Institute of...
Sat 24 May 2025
24 - 31 May, 10:00 - 16:00
School of Film & Television Degree Show
In-person
From Film and Animation to Prosthetic Effects and Television, see the amazing work of our graduating...
Sat 24 May 2025
24, 26 - 30 May, 10:00 - 16:00
Cornwall Business School Degree Show
In-person
Explore the fantastic work of students from across our Cornwall Business School.
Sat 24 May 2025
Open 24 - 31 May, 10:00 - 16:00
Fashion & Textiles Institute Degree Show
In-person
Explore the work of our talented fashion and textiles students.
Sat 24 May 2025
Open 24 - 31 May, 10:00 - 16:00
School of Communication Degree Show
In-person
See the work of our graphic design, advertising, and writing students.
Sat 24 May 2025
Open 24 - 31 May, 10:00 - 16:00
School of Architecture, Design & Interiors Degree Show
In-person
Celebrate the work of final-year students from our School of Architecture, Design & Interiors.
Work by Deborah Bunce
Sat 24 May 2025
Open 24 - 31 May, 10:00 - 16:00
Falmouth School of Art Degree Show
In-person
See the work of graduates from Falmouth School of Art.
Sat 24 May 2025
24 - 31 May 2025
Degree Shows 2025
In-person
Join us on campus as we celebrate the talent and creativity of our final year students.
Thu 29 May 2025
Doors open 14:15, performance starts at 14:30
Scratchworks Theatre: The Mushroom Show
In-person
Packed full of interactive games, playful music and lots of laughs for all the family, The Mushroom ...
Fri 30 May 2025
Various dates, please see event listing
Tremough Follies: The Addams Family
In-person
Following their smash hit run of 9to5 The Musical, and their sellout November showcase, join Tremoug...
Sat 31 May 2025
10:00 - 16:00
Community Day 2025
In-person
We’re opening up our Falmouth University Campus at Woodlane for our Community Day: where we fling ...
Sun 29 Jun 2025
Workshop from 16:30 - 18:30
NYDC Recruitment Workshop 2025
In-person
NYDC begins its search for the next intake of young dancers to join the company and work with Alleyn...
Sun 29 Jun 2025
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Gravity | National Youth Dance Company x Boy Blue
In-person
Boy Blue’s radical vision meets the super talents of the young dancers of NYDC
Sat 19 Jul 2025
Various dates, please see event listing
AMATA Classes Summer Show 2025: Our House
In-person
This summer our Creative Dance and Contemporary Technique classes, with a little help from Propeller...
Sat 26 Jul 2025
Sat 26 & Sun 27 July, 10:00 - 17:00 each day
Creative Dance Intensive | Years 7-13
In-person
Spend two days with Grace Murdoch creating an original piece of work, starting each day with a techn...
Tue 05 Aug 2025
Intensive Dates: 5-7 Aug 2025
Cuban Salsa Intensive for Adult Beginners
In-person
Discover the joy of salsa dancing in this three-day intensive short course led by James, our experie...
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Summer School Dates 18-23 Aug 2025
Musical Theatre Summer School: Disney's Newsies Jr.
In-person
Do you have a passion for performance or ever dreamt of taking on a lead role in a musical? Now is y...
Tue 19 Aug 2025
Intensive Dates: 19-21 Aug 2025
Cuban Salsa Intensive for Adult Improvers
In-person
Take your Salsa Dance skills to the next level during this fun, three-day intensive course, led by J...
Sat 11 Oct 2025
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 11 Oct 2025
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 11 Oct 2025
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...
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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.