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
Wed 18 Feb 2026
Workshop from 18:30 - 20:30
VotE Sonic Circle: February 2026
In-person
‘VotE Sonic Circle’, a group co-founded by Jessica Beechey, Frankie Stevens, Gaia Blandina, Caro...
Sat 21 Feb 2026
Workshop from 15:00 - 17:00
Workshop with Iris Garrelfs: Voice and Improvisation
In-person
Following the Voices on the Edge Artists residency programme in Summer 2025, we are excited to welco...
Sat 21 Feb 2026
Doors open 17:45, performance starts at 18:00
Iris Garrelfs and Jenn Kirby present Embodied Dialogues
In-person
Embodied Dialogues is a collaboration between Jenn Kirby and Iris Garrelfs that explores the interse...
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...
Sun 22 Feb 2026
Workshop from 10:00 - 12:00
Ekleido Pro Dance Workshop
In-person
Ekleido’s workshop draws from our backgrounds combining contemporary dance with underground club d...
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.
Wed 04 Mar 2026
Doors open 20:00, event starts at 20:30
Comedy Club: Kev Mud, Nick Page and Tom Glover
In-person
Join us for an unforgettable, laughter filled night of stand up featuring rising stars alongside est...
Sat 07 Mar 2026
Doors open 15:45, performance starts at 16:00
In My Head
In-person
A one woman dance theatre work with original sound design, poetry & text. A personal & universal exp...
Tue 17 Mar 2026
Various times, please see event listing
Cider with Rosie
In-person
Cider with Rosie is adapted by Cornish playwright Nick Darke from the memoir by Laurie Lee.
Tue 17 Mar 2026
17 - 26 March, 14:00 - 19:30
Academy of Music & Theatre Arts Degree Shows
In-person
Our Performance, Music & Theatre Degree Shows showcase the talent of graduating students from across...
Tue 17 Mar 2026
Various times, please see event listing
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
In-person
"The Mystery Of Edwin Drood" is a hilarious musical whodunit loosely based on Charles Dickens’ fam...
Wed 25 Mar 2026
Various times, please see event listing
A Midsummer Night's Dream
In-person
Step into a Midsummer Night’s Dream where joy runs wild and the forest hums with ancient magic.
Thu 26 Mar 2026
Various times, please see event listing
Nell Gwynn
In-person
''They've disgraced our trade. Ruined our art. They've put a woman on the stage".
Sat 18 Apr 2026
Intensive Dates: 18-19 April 2026
Creative Dance Intensive | Years 3-6
In-person
Spend two-days with Grace Murdoch exploring, moving and creating an original piece of work.
Thu 21 May 2026
The Games Expo opens on 21 May and ends on 23 May.
Games Expo 2026
In-person
The Games Expo will feature industry speakers, talks and - most importantly - real, playable games m...
Fri 22 May 2026
22 - 30 May 2026
Degree Shows 2026
In-person
Join us on campus as we celebrate the talent and creativity of our final year students.
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 ...
Sat 30 May 2026
Doors open 12:45, performance starts at 13:00
Little Seeds Music: Cinderella Ice Cream Seller
In-person
Get your dessert spoons ready for a tale of perseverance, princes, palace balls, glass slippers and,...
Tue 14 Jul 2026
Various times, please see event listing
National Youth Dance Company x Alleyne Dance
In-person
For 2026, founders of award-winning Alleyne Dance – Sadé and Kristina Alleyne – have been appoi...
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.
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...
Sat 10 Oct 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 10 Oct 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 10 Oct 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 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...
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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.