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
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.
Degree Shows & Games Expo
Our Degree Shows and the Games Expo are the highlight of our events calendar. At every corner of our campuses, there has been an array of inspirational work produced by our graduating students.
These events take place in May every year. If you missed it, you can check out some of the highlights on our Degree Shows page.
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 final-year project mixes retro FPS mayhem with Cornish scenery
06 May 2025
Slippery sea creatures, battered cod, and cannonball chaos – welcome to BRINE, the chaotic Cornish...
Lucy Lockwood on using waste marine textiles for good
24 March 2025
Business & Digital Marketing BA(Hons) student Lucy Lockwood is using her Final Major Project to crea...
Photography student snaps Movember campaign for the Cornish Pirates
29 November 2024
Documentary & Editorial Photography BA student Benj Gilbert has been putting his camera skills to ex...
Photography student begins placement at Cornish dairy
12 September 2024
Commercial Photography BA student Raquel Rodrigues has started an exciting work placement at Cornish...
Photography graduates complete placements at Flexi-Hex
23 August 2024
Three graduates have completed micro-internships at the Cornish sustainable packaging company, Flexi...
Falmouth University joins Cornwall National Landscape Partnership
24 June 2024
Falmouth University is to join the Cornwall National Landscape Partnership in a move spearheaded by ...
Falmouth student relishes adventure at sea with Tall Ships Youth Trust
28 May 2024
Marine & Natural History Photography BA(Hons) student Mim Hughes recently put aside the home comfort...
Women in Sound: Falmouth student and graduate produce podcast for Hypatia Trust
10 January 2024
Astra Jeffree and graduate Amy Colman have produced a podcast for The Hypatia Trust that aims to amp...
Civic University Agreement signed for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
27 September 2023
Falmouth University and the University of Exeter have signed a Civic University Agreement with Cornw...
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 ...
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
Fri 11 Jul 2025
Event starts at 14:00
Creative Rise Cornwall - Open Studio
In-person
Creative Rise Cornwall is a new artist development programme nurturing the next generation of dance ...
Sat 12 Jul 2025
Various times, please see event listing
Immersive Audiovisual Performance by Dr Simon Waite / National Trevor
In-person
Join Dr Simon Waite (National Trevor) for an immersive audiovisual performance.
Sat 19 Jul 2025
Various dates, please see event listing
AMATA Classes Summer Show 2025: Our House
In-person
This summer our Creative Dance and Contemporary Technique classes, with a little help from Propeller...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Sat 25 Oct 2025
Doors open 14:15, performance starts at 15:30
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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.