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

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SoCD graduate show students looking book

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 graduate shows, you were able to discover our graduating talent while enjoying creative workshops, lawn games and live entertainment.

Falmouth Showcase & Games Expo

Our graduate shows (Falmouth Showcase) 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 Falmouth Shows page.

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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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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Penryn Campus Sustainability Cafe student reading

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 campuses

Community news

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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 snaps Movember campaign for the Cornish Pirates
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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 student begins placement at Cornish dairy
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jonty clark flexi-hex

Photography graduates complete placements at Flexi-Hex

23 August 2024

Three graduates have completed micro-internships at the Cornish sustainable packaging company, Flexi...

Photography graduates complete placements at Flexi-Hex
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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 University joins Cornwall National Landscape Partnership
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Student sailing

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...

Falmouth student relishes adventure at sea with Tall Ships Youth Trust
Women in Sound - photos of the producers, Amy and Astra
Women in Sound- Amy and Astra

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...

Women in Sound: Falmouth student and graduate produce podcast for Hypatia Trust
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Penryn Campus

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...

Civic University Agreement signed for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Falmouth University Vice Chancellor and Chief Exectutive signs Armed Forces Covenant
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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 ...

Falmouth University signs covenant to recognise the contribution of armed services personnel and their families
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Falmouth University community plants 500 trees in partnership with PlantOne

21 June 2023

Through its partnerhsip with PlantOne, Falmouth University has planted 500 trees at the Trefusis Est...

Falmouth University community plants 500 trees in partnership with PlantOne
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Games Expo student visit

Schools and colleges welcomed at Games Expo

20 June 2023

Students from schools and colleges across the UK visit our annual Games Expo.  

Schools and colleges welcomed at Games Expo

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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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

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
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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
Sustainable Business

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 Comedy Network Brand - shortened 3

Wed 04 Dec 2024

Doors open 20:00, event starts 20:30

The Comedy Network: Cecily Hitchcock, Annabel Marlow and Tom Glover

In-person

Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy laugh out loud comedy from some of the hott...

The Comedy Network: Cecily Hitchcock, Annabel Marlow and Tom Glover
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ArtsCentre Jack and the Beanstalk Autumn 2024

Sat 07 Dec 2024

Doors open 11:15, performance starts at 11:30

HfC Youth Theatre Juniors Present: Jack & The Beanstalk Jnr

In-person

Join HfC Junior Youth Theatre for a whimsical retelling of this giant adventure.

HfC Youth Theatre Juniors Present: Jack & The Beanstalk Jnr
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ArtsCentre A Very Zombie Christmas Autumn 2024

Sat 07 Dec 2024

Doors open 13:15, performance starts at 13:30

HfC Youth Theatre Inters Present: A Very Zombie Christmas

In-person

HfC Youth Theatre Inters take on an epic adventure of fairytales characters, Grumpy Santa &  flesh ...

HfC Youth Theatre Inters Present: A Very Zombie Christmas
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ArtsCentre A Christmas Carole Autumn 2024

Sat 07 Dec 2024

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

HfC Youth Theatre Seniors Present: A Christmas Carole

In-person

Join Carole and her family as they navigate the stresses of Carole’s Stresses of Christmas plannin...

HfC Youth Theatre Seniors Present: A Christmas Carole
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ArtsCentre HfC Youth Dance Christmas Show Autumn 2024

Sun 08 Dec 2024

Doors open 14:45, performance starts at 15:00

HfC Youth Dance Showcase

In-person

Join Hall for Cornwall Youth Dance and All Boys Dance companies for their end of term showcase.

HfC Youth Dance Showcase
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ArtsCentre Roots of Reality Autumn 2024

Thu 19 Dec 2024

Various dates, please see event listing

Roots of Reality presents Pale Blue Dot

In-person

Prepare for a physical, multi-sensual journey that contemplates our relationship with nature, life, ...

Roots of Reality presents Pale Blue Dot
A line of people dressed in black clothing doing ballet classes with a wall mounted barre looking at a mirror
ArtsCentre Adult Ballet Classes Autumn 2024

Sat 25 Jan 2025

Various dates, please see event listing

Ballet for Adult Beginners: Short Course Spring 2025

In-person

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

Ballet for Adult Beginners: Short Course Spring 2025
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ArtsCentre Company Chameleon Spring 2025

Sat 25 Jan 2025

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

Company Chameleon | Double Bill: Push and Umbra

In-person

A powerful double bill by Company Chameleon.

Company Chameleon | Double Bill: Push and Umbra
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ArtsCentre Cuban Salsa Course Spring 2024

Mon 27 Jan 2025

Various dates, please see event listing

Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Beginners

In-person

Join our salsa dance course where you'll master the fundamental footwork and rhythms of Cuban Salsa....

Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Beginners
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ArtsCentre Cuban Salsa Course Spring 2024

Wed 05 Feb 2025

Various dates, please see event listing

Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Improvers

In-person

Join James, our experienced instructor with 15 years of teaching Cuban Salsa, for this fun, five-ses...

Cuban Salsa Dance Course for Adult Improvers
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artsCentre BiCurious George Spring 2025

Wed 05 Feb 2025

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

Bi-Curious George: Queer Planet

In-person

Award-winning drag king and London’s loveeable nature boy, Bi-Curious George, invites you into a r...

Bi-Curious George: Queer Planet
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ArtsCentre SU Performing Arts Showcase 2025 Spring 2025

Sat 15 Feb 2025

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

SU Performing Arts Showcase 2025

In-person

Join us for the SU Performing Arts 2025 Showcase!

SU Performing Arts Showcase 2025
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ArtsCentre Northern Rascals Shed Spring 2025

Sat 01 Mar 2025

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

Northern Rascals: SHED

In-person

SHED is Northern Rascals’ brand-new project that uses visual art, spoken word and performance to r...

Northern Rascals: SHED
The Comedy Network logo on a background of black bricks with a blue zigzag going through the middle
ArtsCentre Comedy Network Brand - shortened 3

Wed 05 Mar 2025

Doors open 20:00, event starts 20:30

The Comedy Network: Sarah Roberts, Roger O'Sullivan and Tom Glover

In-person

Gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar and enjoy laugh out loud comedy from some of the hott...

The Comedy Network: Sarah Roberts, Roger O'Sullivan and Tom Glover
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ArtsCentre Jaclarabag Spring 2025

Sat 08 Mar 2025

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

Jaclarabag

In-person

A collaboration between 3 musicians, Jaclarabag bring you heartfelt, eclectic folk songs and tunes f...

Jaclarabag
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ArtsCentre Creative Dance Intensive Spring 2025

Sat 05 Apr 2025

Sat 05 & Sun 06 April, 10:00 - 16:00 each day

Creative Dance Intensive | Years 3-6

In-person

Spend two days with Grace Murdoch creating an original piece of work, starting each day with a techn...

Creative Dance Intensive | Years 3-6
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ArtsCentre Kizamba Holding Image Spring 2024

Sat 05 Apr 2025

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

Kizamba

In-person

Kizamba is Cornwall’s premier Latin & Afro-Caribbean good vibes band.

Kizamba
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ArtsCentre Scratchworks The Mushroom Show Holding Spring 2025

Thu 29 May 2025

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

Scratchworks Theatre: The Mushroom Show

In-person

Packed full of interactive games, playful music and lots of laughs for all the family, The Mushroom ...

Scratchworks Theatre: The Mushroom Show
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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

Get in touch

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