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.
Join upcoming events
Wed 04 Oct 2023
Doors open 20:00, event starts at 20:30
The Comedy Network: Bella Hull, Sam Williams & Tom Glover
In-person
Come and unwind after a stressful week at one of our monthly comedy clubs. Gather your friends, grab...
Thu 05 Oct 2023
Doors open 19:45, event starts at 20:00
Made in Cornwall Scratch Night
In-person
Are you interested in how performance work is made? Come and be part of the audience at our Made ...
Sat 07 Oct 2023
10:00 - 17:00
Mermaids: Musical in a Day Workshop
In-person
Have you ever wondered how a musical is created? Come along and join us for a unique, day-long works...
Sat 07 Oct 2023
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 07 Oct 2023
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 07 Oct 2023
Every Saturday from 10:30 - 12:30 during term time
National Saturday Club: Film & Screen
Falmouth University is inviting all 13-16 year-olds of all abilities to take part in our National Sa...
Sat 07 Oct 2023
Door open 17:15, performance starts at 17:30
Tom Jackson-Greaves: All That Glitters
In-person
A story of hot rocks, cowboys and queerness. 10 months ago Cornish performer and director Tom J...
Wed 11 Oct 2023
13:30 - 17:30 on the dates listed below
Creating Work for Children & Families with Michael Tonkin-Jones
In-person
Over four afternoons you will work with Michael from Coppice Theatre to explore the process of creat...
Wed 11 Oct 2023
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Scratchworks Theatre Company: Hags - A Magical Extravaganza
In-person
In Bideford in 1682, the final witch trial in Britain took place. Three women were accused of witchc...
Sat 14 Oct 2023
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Touki: Amadou Diagne & Cory Seznec
In-person
Amadou Diagne has centuries of West African Music at his fingertips. Cory Seznec is a musical wander...
Sat 21 Oct 2023
Doors open 14:45, performance starts at 15:00
Coppice Theatre: Tales from a Haunted Book Shop
In-person
A spooky show of terrible tales, bothersome books and gruesome goings on! The Haunted Bookshop has a...
Wed 08 Nov 2023
Doors open 20:00, event starts at 20:30
The Comedy Network: Huge Davies, Alex Kealy & Tom Glover
In-person
Come and unwind after a stressful week at one of our monthly comedy clubs. Gather your friends, grab...
Sat 11 Nov 2023
Door open 18:45, performance starts at 19:00
Theo Clinkard: The Days
In-person
The Days invites the audience to share an encounter with two exceptional performers, Maria Nurmela a...
Sat 25 Nov 2023
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Notflix
In-person
The "Spice Girls of improv" return in their five star, sell-out, totally improvised musical comedy N...
Sat 02 Dec 2023
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
FitkinWall: Harpland
In-person
Internationally renowned harp and electronica duo FitkinWall follow threads of migration, loss and l...
Wed 06 Dec 2023
Doors open 20:00, event starts at 20:30
The Comedy Network: Luke Honorary, Karen Bayley & Tom Glover
In-person
Come and unwind after a stressful week at one of our monthly comedy clubs. Gather your friends, grab...
Sat 05 Oct 2024
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Cara Dillon
In-person
Cara Dillon, an extraordinary, multiple award-winning Irish folk singer and acclaimed musician and p...
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 graduate shows, you'll be able to discover our graduating talent while enjoying creative workshops, lawn games and live entertainment.
Falmouth Showcase & Games Expo
Our graduate shows (Falmouth Showcase) and the Games Expo are the highlight of our events calendar. At every corner of our campuses, you'll find an array of inspirational work produced by our graduating students.
From Advertising to Fine Art, Game Development to Interior Design, you'll discover just what our student community is made of. You'll also have the chance to purchase prints, books and artwork, and play our students' games.
These events take place in May every year.
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 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 ...
Falmouth University community plants 500 trees in partnership with PlantOne
21 June 2023
Through its partnerhsip with PlantOne, Falmouth University has planted 500 trees at the Trefusis Est...
Schools and colleges welcomed at Games Expo
20 June 2023
Students from schools and colleges across the UK visit our annual Games Expo.
Exhibition of postcards on Falmouth Campus
Postcard Competition showcases the South West’s young creative talent
13 June 2023
Year 9 and 10 students from schools across Cornwall and Devon showcased their creativity with our po...
HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh visits Falmouth
09 June 2023
Falmouth welcomed HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh to its Penryn Campus.
Graduate Spotlight: Illustrator Holly Astle
07 June 2023
Graduate Holly Astle has made her mark in Falmouth, creating colourful murals around town.
Cornwall teenagers set to shine at National Saturday Club exhibition
26 May 2023
The National Saturday Club exhibition opens on 27 May at Falmouth's Fashion & Textiles Institute bef...
Fairtrade Fortnight 2023 at Falmouth University
25 May 2023
Here's how Falmouth engaged with Fairtrade Fortnight 2023.
Biscuits for Breakfast: Lecturer's new play makes an impact beyond the stage
09 May 2023
While writing his new play, Acting lecturer Gareth Farr began a collaboration with a local chef and ...
Falmouth dancers join Sadler's Wells National Youth Dance company
28 April 2023
Two dancers from AMATA’s youth dance programme have joined the National Youth Dance Company.
Contributing to our economy
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.
Business Support
We offer a suite of business support opportunities. From in-house expertise to industry connections and access to immersive technology solutions, we're here to help you towards the cutting edge of your sector.
We offer business-focused short courses to up-skill your team, equipment and facilities hire, and the ability to tap into our students' creative talents.
Knowledge Exchange
We champion the flow of knowledge in and out of the University to benefit the local economy. If you are a local business or organisation that wishes to share insights and ideas for growth, please get in touch with our Knowledge Exchange programme team.
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.
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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.