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Stephen Tozer, 2018 Interior Design graduate, has won the Interior Design category at the annual Student Design Competition run by the Society of British and International Design (SBID).
Students enter their final year project and in this way, the award recognises new talent, as well as nurturing relationships between students and the working industry.
Stephen was awarded with the prize at a ceremony at the House of Commons in London.
Melissa Thorpe, Head of Marketing and Communications at Spaceport Cornwall, held a talk for the Creative Advertising students recently, where she discussed the future of space travel and exploration.
Joey Millward-Nicholls, second year Television student, is producing a behind-the-scenes documentary film about Ed Rowe (Kernow King) and his new play, Hireth.
An epic new theatre production, Hireth tells the untold story of Cornwall's forgotten war heroes and the unique impact they had on the First World War.
The performance recently took place in the World Heritage Methodist Church in St Just, which has historic links to the mining community in the surrounding area.
Sophie Melissa, 2017 BA(Hons) Illustration graduate, has been commissioned by British VOGUE to create two illustrations for their, Guide to Spa Etiquette Around The World, feature.
Since leaving Falmouth, Sophie has worked with a variety of clients, including Liberty London, WIRED, Tesco Magazine, Fujitsu, Ebury Press, Square Mile and The Scouting Association. Being commissioned by VOGUE however, is a particular highlight for her.
George May, who graduated from Sportswear Design in 2012, is a menswear designer at Belstaff UK, a luxury outdoor fashion brand. We recently caught up with him to find out more about his journey to Belstaff and what his role involves.
Lecturers from the Games Academy have been working with the Cornwall Museums Partnership on a ground-breaking project that could change how we experience museums, libraries and exhibitions. Through the use of mixed-reality HoloLens technology, users can experience the public spaces in a completely new way.
Since graduating from the Creative Advertising MA in 2014, Ruby Norman-Curran has worked with various high-profile brands, been nominated for writing awards, and has recently landed her dream job at international advertising agency, Wieden & Kennedy.
In this interview, Ruby talks about what she's been up to since University.
Lucy Willow, Senior Lecturer and sculpture specialist at our Falmouth School of Art, has been awarded by the British Museum for her commitment to art medals.
Her longstanding dedication to the art, her ability to communicate her enthusiasm for medals to younger generations of artists, and the generous support she has given to the British Art Medal Society (BAMS) are what qualified her for the award.
Students from BA(Hons) Drawing have enjoyed several inspiring trips and workshops this year, including an exclusive two-day drawing project with artist Peter Matthews.
Peter is known for making drawings and paintings whilst floating for many hours at sea; he works with art materials strapped around his body and allows the movement of the ocean and waves to paint his pictures for him. His project with the students included group work on Gyllyngvase beach and sensory drawings, using found objects back in the drawing studio.
Moving to University is a life-changing event. To help make the transition smoother, three second year BA(Hons) Business Entrepreneurship students have launched a new business, The Student Survival Pack, to help students settle into their new lives with ease.
Last night, the University celebrated the achievements, commitment and creativity of its staff at the annual Staff Excellence Awards.
The Stannary on Penryn campus was transformed into an art-deco, 1920s themed dining room for an audience including the nominees, winners and local dignitaries.
Falmouth's people are at the core of the institution's success and the event is an annual opportunity to thank staff who go above and beyond to support their students, drive cutting-edge research and maintain a world-class environment in which to live, learn and work.
This Sunday (25 November), Lecturer, Kuldip Singh-Barmi, will be performing live on the Strictly Come Dancing results show.
Kuldip, Dance & Choreography Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator and co-founder of Candoco Dance Company, a critically acclaimed company for disabled and non-disabled dancers, will also be interviewed on Zoe Ball's It Takes Two today [21 November] at 6.30pm.
Ellie Stones, second year Marine & Natural History Photography student, has received a special mention at the British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA).
Ellie was eighteen when she entered the competition, so she submitted her work to the Young Photographers category. A couple of her images were shortlisted but it was her photograph of a Corkwing Wrasse that got her the special mention.
Ben Watkins, Marine & Natural History Photography graduate, has won the Documentary Series category at the British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA).
The prestigious BWPA is the leading competition for British wildlife photography. Winners not only receive an award and cash prize; their work is also exposed to a vast media network and is showcased in a touring exhibition and book.
Third year Computing for Games student, Lucy Stent, has been awarded a scholarship by the 2018 European Women in Games conference, an inspirational two-day event that comprises of keynote speeches, panels, workshops and awards.
Panellists at the international conference include specialists from across the game industry, representing a diverse wealth of sectors, many of whom Lucy was able to meet.
Stephen Tozer, a recent Interior Design graduate, has been nominated for a student design competition run by the Society of British and International Design (SBID).
Each year, the SBID invites students to submit their final projects to the competition, for industry recognition and a cash prize.
Two Illustration graduates, Lauren Humphrey and Joe Lillington, have been recognised at the prestigious Blue Peter Book Awards this year, which celebrates top authors, illustrators and books for children.
Lauren Humphrey was shortlisted for the Best Book with Facts category, for her illustrations on Mike Barfield's story The Element in the Room: Investigating the Atomic Ingredients that Make Up Your Home. It follows Professor Ohms, a scientific detective, as he explores the periodic table and shows readers how to look for the elements at home.
Nikhil Pahwa, Popular Music graduate and music producer, has released his impressive debut EP titled The Agenda. Set over six tracks, with appearances from upcoming artists Enfield Collective and YS Tekdinner, the collaborative project is an intriguing and exciting mix of genres and sounds.
Marina Smith, third year student on BA(Hons) Sportswear Design, has won first place in the Beachwear category at The Link; an industry award that's part of the MarediModa trade show, held annually at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes.
She submitted a collection of four swimwear outfits in Easter 2018, during her second year on the course.
We're delighted to announce that we became a signatory to the Technician Commitment at a ceremony at the Tower of London last week.
The Technician Commitment is a sector-wide collaborative project that raises visibility and recognition of technical staff while supporting their career development and ensuring future sustainability of technical skills and expertise.
This week, luminaries from the world of theatre, performance and writing gathered at the Royal Court Theatre in London for the announcement of the prestigious Nick Darke Award.
The prize went to Jen Silverman for her play, Blinding, a strikingly original piece that addresses race, identity and gender politics. Jane Darke, founder of the award, described the play as: "an ambitious and clever piece of writing which takes no prisoners. There's a desire to shock. It's very sharp, funny and a bit surreal."
For the third year running, the Falmouth School of Art is delighted to be partnering with the British Council's Venice Fellowships.
The programme is a unique opportunity for students, graduates and researchers to spend a month in Venice during the world's most important art and architecture biennales.
Animation students welcomed Kung Fu Panda director, John Stevenson, to Falmouth this week to talk about his experiences in the film industry.
Stevenson, whose career spans 40 years and includes credits on The Muppet Show, Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal, talked to students about the inspiration behind Kung Fu Panda, and how he made a success out of a film that 'nobody thought would work'.
BA(Hons) Photography graduate, Molly Budd, has won the 2018 South West Graduate Photography Prize (SWGPP).
Established by creative media company Fotonow, SWGPP celebrates the photographic talent emerging from the South West, showcasing their work to a national audience, with nominees' images recently on show at the Old Truman Brewery in London.
Former Falmouth Lecturer and co-founder of Mark Kermode's favourite podcast, Dr Dario Llinares, visited Falmouth for a special screening of one of his favourite films, A Ghost Story.
The free event saw guests treated to a screening of the film followed by an audience Q&A with The Cinematologists; comprising of Film Senior Lecturer, Dr Neil Fox, and Dr Dario Llinares.
The evening turned out to be quite the emotional affair, with podcast host and publisher Podbean calling it 'one of the greatest nights of the podcast to date', and a 'really special communal experience.'
Team Egg, a group of Animation & Visual Effects students, have been awarded the prize for Best Film at both the BFX and Creative Visual Awards 2018 film festivals.
The BFX and CVA festivals identifies and showcases the rising talent in the animation and VFX industries, inviting students to produce films for numerous charities tackling a wide variety of issues.