Our year in stories: 2023
19 December 2023
This time of year is all about community, and we couldn’t be prouder of ours. From BAFTA nominations to Guardian cover stories, game-changing research grants to working with the actual David Attenborough, it’s been an incredible year.
Falmouth University’s 2023 news highlights
Behind the scenes with the assistant to Barbie's Director of Photography
03 August 2023
Film graduate Faith shares her experience of working on Barbie.
From Falmouth University to filming with Sir David Attenborough for Wild Isles
30 March 2023
Marine & Natural History Photography graduate Sam Stewart tells us about his globe-trotting work wit...
BAFTA shortlisted ‘Middle Watch’ wins Best Animated Film award
17 November 2023
The BAFTA shortlisted film Middle Watch, created with Falmouth Animation BA(Hons) alumni, students a...
Falmouth University students and alumni win big at Creative Conscience Awards 2023
11 October 2023
The awards cement our reputation for championing ethical and sustainable practices.
Graduating Textile Design student announced as overall winner of New Designers 2023
05 July 2023
Graduating student Beth Somerville and Falmouth University take home awards from New Designers 2023....
Further stories
Harnessing technology to make live events more inclusive
05 June 2023
In May 2023, the Live Audience Accessibility & Augmentation knowledge exchange project hosted a seri...
How a crap campaign helped Surfers Against Sewage tackle pollution profiteering
18 August 2023
Head of Advertising Dr Cui Su speaks to Creative Advertising graduate Jake Smith about his recent ca...
'Ocean Chapel' by Gina Goodman
Falmouth lecturer recognised at International Photography Awards 2023
29 September 2023
Gina Goodman has been awarded Honourable Mention at the International Photography Awards 2023.
Falmouth Fine Art student creates Paddington station mural celebrating railway wildlife
10 May 2023
A new mural at London Paddington station, highlighting the diversity of habitats and creatures found...
Falmouth University’s gaming community to join live ‘Game On!’ fundraiser for BBC Children in Need
10 November 2023
Gaming and esports enthusiasts from Falmouth University are joining forces to take part in 'Game On!...
Falmouth graduate lands Guardian cover story
24 February 2023
Philippa Kelly secured the front page of the Guardian’s Saturday magazine with her project on 100 ...
Graduating Interior Design student announced as BIID Student Drawing Competition winner
13 July 2023
Doroteja Liaukeviciute has been announced as the winner of the ‘Digital’ and ‘Hand Drawn’ ca...
Falmouth University win big at D&AD Awards 2023
12 July 2023
Meet Falmouth's D&AD 2023 award winners and runner-ups
Tristan and Yseult at Restormel Castle, 2003 by Steve Tanner
Falmouth University awarded £850,000 research funding
19 May 2023
Falmouth University awarded £850,000 research funding for immersive archives project, capturing Cor...
Knights of Borria set to launch new game ‘Leximan’ with major European publisher
19 June 2023
Falmouth University game studio Knights of Borria to launch new game 'Leximan' with publisher Marvel...
When a Netflix star reads your comedy script in front of industry big wigs...
05 July 2023
Recent Comedy Writing MA (Online) graduate Sean Phelan is already catching the eyes of industry prof...
Researchers to explore creativity and collective intelligence with insects
11 May 2023
‘Mapping Emergence’ is the pilot project of the newly reimagined FX Creative Exchange programme....
Photo credit: Steve Tanner
'Help! I Think I'm a Nationalist': Show directed by Falmouth lecturer scores 5-star reviews
03 October 2023
A critically acclaimed show directed by senior lecturer Agnieszka Blonska and written and performed ...
‘Cheer Up Luv’: meet the people taking back feminism’s most hated phrase
08 March 2023
Meet the Falmouth University tutor behind feminist photo series Cheer Up Luv.
Falmouth University archivists launch This is Kneehigh
17 April 2023
Delve into the incredible 40-year history of Cornwall’s beloved Kneehigh Theatre Company with This...
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