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, RealWORKS, or contacting our creative agency, Mayn Creative.
Join upcoming events
Tue 09 Dec 2025
Various times, please see event listing
Mordros
In-person
Mordros is a Cornish-inspired software instrument with traditional elements, local materials and cul...
Tue 09 Dec 2025
Various times, please see event listing
Reece Jerrom and Toby Alford
In-person
Two songs written by us with many inspirations from Bob Dylan to Radiohead to try and create as vast...
Tue 09 Dec 2025
Various times, please see event listing
Permanence
In-person
Permanence is thought-provoking audiovisual installation that highlights the gradual, inherent disso...
Tue 09 Dec 2025
Performance starts at 11:15
KAOSS KOLLECTIVE – noun.
In-person
definition: a one off performance of three pieces of genre-bending, experimental music, utilising pr...
Tue 09 Dec 2025
Various times, please see event listing
Music for Media
In-person
We’re focusing on bridging the gap in the industry for composing music for media with a unique set...
Tue 09 Dec 2025
Performance starts at 12:15
Pop Folk
In-person
Jack, Kaj, Alfie, Toby and Beth are a 5 piece pop folk band combining delicate acoustic guitar melod...
Tue 09 Dec 2025
Various times, please see event listing
Thomas Martin
In-person
A playback event featuring the work of Thomas Martin.
Tue 09 Dec 2025
Performance starts at 13:00
Petrea
In-person
Inspired by ancient myths and divine feminine figures, Petrea aims to hypnotise you with gritty riff...
Tue 09 Dec 2025
Various times, please see event listing
Warm Night Window
In-person
Warm Night Window is a musical student project that encompasses the genre of LoFi Hip Hop.
Tue 09 Dec 2025
Performance starts at 14:00
SURVEIL
In-person
A spatialised audiovisual film exploring the sinister theme of surveillance technology’s growing p...
Tue 09 Dec 2025
Performance starts at 14:15
‘Clover’
In-person
Once held by a Rowan tree, A clover began to grow. Four leaves, four voices, that is how the stor...
Tue 09 Dec 2025
Various times, please see event listing
Gutter Milk: "As Above, As Below"
In-person
Gutter Milk emerges as an industrial post-rock group weaving hermetic themes with anti-traditionalis...
Tue 09 Dec 2025
Performance starts at 15:00
Madoner Kebab
In-person
We are Madoner Kebab. Bringing you meaty breakdowns, fresh riffs, a healthy dose of double kick and ...
Tue 09 Dec 2025
Performance starts at 16:15
Renesmee
In-person
Renesmee is a five piece band that delivers immersive sound with various textures throughout in a dr...
Tue 09 Dec 2025
Various times, please see event listing
Dialogue Excerpts
In-person
Ever wish your greatest night out was caught in snippets for you to re-live? Laugh again at those dr...
Tue 09 Dec 2025
Performance starts at 17:00
Once I Said
In-person
Once I said are an up-and-coming indie rock band hailing from Falmouth and playing their first AMATA...
Tue 09 Dec 2025
Performance starts at 17:15
Harverson Hopewell
In-person
An alternative-folk duo blending electric and acoustic guitar with evocative vocals to paint vivid, ...
Tue 09 Dec 2025
Performance starts at 18:00
The Haunted Lake by Jeremy Linn, Abby Pengelly and Emma Lifford
In-person
Our project consists of a three-part found footage-inspired piece depicting a haunted journey throug...
Sat 13 Dec 2025
Doors open 11:20, performance starts at 11:30
Hall for Cornwall Youth Theatre: Juniors - The Night Before Christmas Showcase
In-person
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring not even a...
Sat 13 Dec 2025
Doors open 14:20, performance starts at 14:30
Hall for Cornwall Youth Theatre: Inters - Festive Snow-case
In-person
Join the Hall for Cornwall (HfC) Inters Youth Theatre at the end of this term to have a glimpse into...
Sat 13 Dec 2025
Doors open 16:50, performance starts at 17:00
Hall for Cornwall Youth Theatre: Seniors - Holly Jolly Showcase
In-person
Join the Hall for Cornwall (HfC) Senior Youth Theatre at the end of this term to have a glimpse into...
Sun 14 Dec 2025
Various times, please see event listing
Hall for Cornwall Youth Dance - Festive Snow-case
In-person
Join our HfC Youth Dance Companies as they share what they’ve been up to this term.
Wed 17 Dec 2025
Various times, please see event listing
The Descent
In-person
The Descent is an interactive production that takes you on the journey of alignment, Following the B...
Wed 28 Jan 2026
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Will Adamsdale: AI, AI, Oh… (or how I wrote a hit sitcom with ChatGPT but we’re not talking now)
In-person
Perrier Comedy and Fringe First award winner Will Adamsdale and Fuel presents a new autobiographical...
Wed 04 Feb 2026
Doors open 20:00, event starts at 20:30
Comedy Club: Ian Murphy, Rich Wilson and Tom Glover
In-person
Join us for an unforgettable, laughter filled night of stand up featuring rising stars alongside est...
Thu 05 Feb 2026
Various dates, please see event listing
Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Beginners: Spring 2026
In-person
Discover the joy of salsa dancing with James, our experienced instructor with 15 years of teaching C...
Sat 07 Feb 2026
Various times, please see event listing
AMATA Classes Showcase February 2026
In-person
This year our February show once again celebrates each class's unique group of young people.
Tue 10 Feb 2026
Various dates, please see event listing
Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Improvers: Spring 2026
In-person
If you have already discovered the joy of salsa dancing and now wish to build upon the basics, this ...
Sat 21 Feb 2026
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Ekleido: Splice | Rorschach
In-person
Join creative duo Ekleido for a mesmerising dance experience featuring original music by world-renow...
Wed 25 Feb 2026
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Deadman: The Freshwater Five
In-person
Five Fishermen. £53 million of cocaine. An ongoing fight for justice.
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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.