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 or contacting our creative agency, Be Good.
Join upcoming events
Sat 03 Oct 2026
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Rhum + Clay: Mistero Buffo
In-person
Rhum and Clay present Dario Fo’s devilishly funny masterpiece, Mistero Buffo, a darkly comic look ...
Wed 07 Oct 2026
Doors open 18:30, performance start at 19:00
Made in Cornwall Scratch Night
In-person
Are you interested in how performance work is made?
Sat 10 Oct 2026
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
ACE Dance and Music Double Bill: TWAWSI - The World As We See It...
In-person
Human life is fleeting, the world is still unfolding… Redefining dance from the African Diaspora, ...
Wed 14 Oct 2026
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Liz Richardson: Local
In-person
A show about home, belonging or not, and letting go.Solo storyteller Liz revisits her childhood memo...
Thu 15 Oct 2026
Various dates, please see event listing
Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Beginners: Autumn 2026
In-person
Discover the joy of salsa dancing with James, our experienced instructor with 17 years of teaching C...
Tue 20 Oct 2026
Various dates, please see event listing
Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Improvers: Autumn 2026
In-person
If you have already discovered the joy of salsa dancing and now wish to build upon the basics, this ...
Wed 21 Oct 2026
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Alex Prescot: Cosy
In-person
Join 'comedy equivalent of sunshine' Alex Prescot for his ★★★★★ debut hour that’s tailor...
Wed 28 Oct 2026
Various times, please see event listing
Workshop - Little Tree of Stories
In-person
Join Alessandra and John from Tough Dough to make your own little tree of stories.
Wed 28 Oct 2026
Doors open 14:15, performance starts at 14:30
M6 Theatre Company: All The Small Things
In-person
Deep in the woods, in the middle of nowhere, lives the Story Collector. Drawers, cabinets and cupboa...
Sat 07 Nov 2026
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Shallal Dance Theatre: 4 Parts
In-person
Enjoy a performance created by a collaborative community of artists celebrating 40 years of Shallal ...
Sat 14 Nov 2026
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Fag Packet Theatre: Dyke Systems Ltd
In-person
Sally and Susan aren’t your average suburban women. They're business women. And you’re invited t...
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...
Sat 28 Nov 2026
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
Thick & Tight: Natural Behaviour
In-person
Dance theatre company Thick & Tight presents their award-winning show Natural Behaviour, a collectio...
Sun 29 Nov 2026
Workshop from 11:00 - 13:00
Thick & Tight Masterclass
In-person
The workshop will begin with an introduction to Thick & Tight and a short warm-up. This will lea...
Sat 05 Dec 2026
Workshop from 14:00 – 16:00
Workshop with Anna Anise: Songwriting in Cornish
In-person
Following the Voices on the Edge Artist residency programme in Summer 2025, we are excited to welcom...
Sat 05 Dec 2026
Doors open 19:00, performance starts at 19:30
Anna Anise Band with support from Trea
In-person
Anna Anise is a radiant new voice in modern folk, blending the heritage of the Cornish language with...
Sat 30 Jan 2027
Doors open 19:15, performance starts at 19:30
PCK DANCE: Into The Light
In-person
A double-bill where dance, live music and striking visual design collide.
Sat 27 Feb 2027
Doors open 19:30, performance start at 20:00
Tom Glover: Did You Watch That Reel I Sent You?
In-person
The UK’s most unlikely TikTok sensation, Tom Glover, embarks on his first UK tour!
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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.