Our Local Community

Falmouth

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

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Garden

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 campuses

Community Day

Our annual Community Day was 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 were able to discover our graduating talent while enjoying creative workshops, lawn games and live entertainment. 

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.

Hire facilities & equipment

Games Academy Facilities

Visit our Degree Shows and Games Expo

Our Degree Shows and the Games Expo are the highlight of our events calendar. At every corner of our campuses, there are an array of inspirational work produced by our graduating students.   These events take place in May each year. If you missed it, you can check out some of the highlights on our Degree Shows page. 

Degree Shows

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Experience live performances at AMATA

Falmouth University's AMATA is a public venue that hosts a year-round programme of professional performances from globally touring artists, as well as local and student talent. Whether you're into live music, theatre, dance or comedy, you're sure to find something that fits the bill.

See what's on
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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.

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Academy for Innovation & Research

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.

Working with Industry & Non Profit
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Business Support & Expertise

Benefit from business consultancy, product and services development support, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and CPD for your workforce.

Business Support & Expertise
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Research & Knowledge Exchange CATT conference

Knowledge Exchange

Here at Falmouth we champion Knowledge Exchange: the sharing of ideas, skills, expertise and physica...

Knowledge Exchange

Civic University Agreement

Falmouth University and the University of Exeter have signed a Civic University Agreement with Cornwall Council, the Council of the Isles of Scilly and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board (ICB).

Find out more
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Discover our short courses

Move ahead in your career, expand your skillset, and explore new topics on our short courses.

Find a short course
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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.

Work with our students

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Marketing MSc

Join upcoming events

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ArtsCentre Creative Dance Intensive Summer 2025

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...

Creative Dance Intensive | Years 7-13
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ArtsCentre Cuban Salsa Course Spring 2024

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...

Cuban Salsa Intensive for Adult Beginners
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ArtsCentre NewsiesJr Summer 2025

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...

Musical Theatre Summer School: Disney's Newsies Jr.
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ArtsCentre Cuban Salsa Course Spring 2024

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...

Cuban Salsa Intensive for Adult Improvers
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ArtsCentre Adult Ballet Classes Autumn 2024

Sat 27 Sep 2025

Various times, please see event listing

Adult Beginners Ballet: Short Course Autumn 2025

In-person

A block of classes aimed at Beginners to learn the fundamentals of Classical Ballet Technique.

Adult Beginners Ballet: Short Course Autumn 2025
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ArtsCentre Comedy Club October 2025 UPDATED Autumn 2025

Wed 01 Oct 2025

Doors open 20:00, event starts at 20:30

Comedy Club: David Arnold, Suzy Bennett and Tom Glover

In-person

Join us for an unforgettable, laughter-filled night of stand-up featuring household names and rising...

Comedy Club: David Arnold, Suzy Bennett and Tom Glover
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ArtsCentre Cuban Salsa Course Spring 2024

Mon 06 Oct 2025

Various dates, please see event listing

Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Beginners: Autumn 2025

In-person

Discover the joy of salsa dancing with James, our experienced instructor with 15 years of teaching C...

Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Beginners: Autumn 2025
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ArtsCentre Cuban Salsa Course Spring 2024

Tue 07 Oct 2025

Various dates, please see event listing

Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Improvers: Autumn 2025

In-person

If you have a good grasp of the basics or have recently attended our beginners’ course, this cours...

Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Improvers: Autumn 2025
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NSC

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...

National Saturday Club: Art and Design
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Flick Holden Fashion Design 4

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...

National Saturday Club: Fashion and Business
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School of Film & Television 19 - Camera

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...

National Saturday Club: Film & Screen
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ArtsCentre OKAN A

Sat 11 Oct 2025

Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30

Ọkan by Maya & Toussaint

In-person

Ọkan is a breath of hope that leaves a lasting impact on all who witness the artistry, while also ...

Ọkan by Maya & Toussaint
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ArtsCentre Okan Workshop Holding Image Autumn 2025

Sun 12 Oct 2025

Workshop from 10:00 - 12:00

Ọkan Pro Dance Workshop

In-person

Join choreographer Ella Mesma (as part of Maya & Toussaint) as she leads a workshop inspired by Maya...

Ọkan Pro Dance Workshop
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ArtsCentre Oddbodies Lear Autumn 2025

Wed 15 Oct 2025

Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30

Oddbodies: King Lear

In-person

Armed with only a drum, a guitar, a knife and a chair, this inventive, irreverent and highly accessi...

Oddbodies: King Lear
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ArtsCentre Alex Hart Autumn 2025

Sat 18 Oct 2025

Doors open 19:00, performance starts at 19:30

Alex Hart plus Support

In-person

Described by BBC Radio 2 presenter Mark Radcliffe as “the Stevie Nicks of Folk”. The south-west ...

Alex Hart plus Support
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ArtsCentre M6 Theatre Company Autumn 2025

Sat 25 Oct 2025

Doors open 14:15, performance starts at 14:30

M6 Theatre Company in collaboration with Andy Manley presents: Little Gift

In-person

Meet Ted, a cautious old soul living all alone in a busy, bustling town. He likes it that way. It’...

M6 Theatre Company in collaboration with Andy Manley presents: Little Gift
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ArtsCentre Good Habbits Autumn 2025

Sat 08 Nov 2025

Doors open 19:30, performance starts at 20:00

Good Habits

In-person

Genre-bending indie-folk, forged on the other side of the globe. Expanding from a duo to a dynamic t...

Good Habits
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ArtsCentre Comedy Club November 2025 Autumn 2025

Wed 12 Nov 2025

Doors open 20:00, event starts at 20:30

Comedy Club: Tom Rodgers, Harriet Dyer and Tom Glover

In-person

Join us for an unforgettable, laughter-filled night of stand-up featuring household names and rising...

Comedy Club: Tom Rodgers, Harriet Dyer and Tom Glover
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ArtsCentre Will Adamsdale Autumn 2025

Sat 22 Nov 2025

Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30

Will Adamsdale: AI, AI, OH… (or how I wrote a hit sitcom with ChatGBT but we’re not talking now)

In-person

Perrier Comedy and Fringe First award winner Will Adamsdale and Fuel presents a new autobiographical...

Will Adamsdale: AI, AI, OH… (or how I wrote a hit sitcom with ChatGBT but we’re not talking now)
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ArtsCentre Ceyda Tanc KIZLAR Autumn 2025

Sat 29 Nov 2025

Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30

Ceyda Tanc Dance: KIZLAR

In-person

KIZLAR is a celebration of what it means to be female. Combining Turkish folk dance with stunning at...

Ceyda Tanc Dance: KIZLAR
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ArtsCentre Comedy Club December 2025 Autumn 2025

Wed 03 Dec 2025

Doors open 20:00, event starts at 20:30

Comedy Club: Kev Mud, Matt Price and Tom Glover

In-person

Join us for an unforgettable, laughter-filled night of stand-up featuring household names and rising...

Comedy Club: Kev Mud, Matt Price and Tom Glover
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ArtsCentre Ekleido Spring 2026

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...

Ekleido: Splice | Rorschach
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ArtsCentre Temper Theatre Home Spring 2026

Sat 28 Feb 2026

Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30

Temper Theatre: Home

In-person

As the flood rises, Imogen is swept up on a fantastical wave of self-discovery, unlocking an entirel...

Temper Theatre: Home

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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