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 campusesCommunity 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.
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
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
Applications for this National Saturday Club are now closed.
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
Workshop from 11:00 - 15:00
Summoning Esoteric Voices With Live Electronics
In-person
Following the Voices on the Edge artist residencies held at AMATA this summer, we are excited to wel...
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 ...
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...
Wed 15 Oct 2025
Workshop from 15:00 - 16:30
Workshop: Looking to fly?? with Off The Wall
In-person
Join us for an exciting and dynamic aerial Harness workshop. We’ll guide you through some foundati...
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 from Emily Collis
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 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’...
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...
Wed 26 Nov 2025
Doors open 19:00, event starts at 19:30
Made in Cornwall Scratch Night
In-person
Come and be part of the audience at our Made in Cornwall Scratch Night, there’ll be performance, i...
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 13 Dec 2025
Doors open 11:20, performance starts at 11:30
Hall for Cornwall Youth Theatre: Juniors - The Night Before Christmas Showcase
In-person
‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring not even a...
Sat 13 Dec 2025
Doors open 14:20, performance starts at 14:30
Hall for Cornwall Youth Theatre: Inters - Festive Snow-case
In-person
Join the Hall for Cornwall (HfC) Inters Youth Theatre at the end of this term to have a glimpse into...
Sat 13 Dec 2025
Doors open 16:50, performance starts at 17:00
Hall for Cornwall Youth Theatre: Seniors - Holly Jolly Showcase
In-person
Join the Hall for Cornwall (HfC) Senior Youth Theatre at the end of this term to have a glimpse into...
Sun 14 Dec 2025
Doors open 14:50, performance starts at 15:00
Hall for Cornwall Youth Dance - Festive Snow-case
In-person
Join our HfC Youth Dance Companies as they share what they’ve been up to this term.
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...
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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.