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What it's like working as a student ambassador

04 September 2023

I'm in my third year at Falmouth University pursuing my BA(Hons) in Animation studies. Despite my ro...

What it's like working as a student ambassador
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Ola Røyseland

Meet Norwegian filmmaker Ola Røyseland

08 September 2023

Ola Røyseland is a filmmaker, educator, production company founder and student on Falmouth’s Film...

Meet Norwegian filmmaker Ola Røyseland
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The Cornish Bank - Performance

My top 5 favourite things about student life in Falmouth

07 December 2022

Sustainable Tourism Management BA(Hons) student Lucy shares her favourite things about student life ...

My top 5 favourite things about student life in Falmouth
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Students at Koofi cafe

Budgeting tips from a Falmouth student

02 June 2023

Find tips on how to budget while studying at Falmouth.

Budgeting tips from a Falmouth student
A group of games students smiling and laughing around a computer
Games Academy group shot in studio

How university helped to build my confidence

26 May 2023

Find out how university helped one student to build confidence and individuality.

How university helped to build my confidence

Student work

Explore our students' work from gaming projects to art exhibitions

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Completed lino prints
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A week in the life of a Falmouth Illustration BA(Hons) student

23 January 2024

Tom shares what a typical week could look like as an Illustration student.

A week in the life of a Falmouth Illustration BA(Hons) student
Student work Alicia Paris Fairclough BA (Hons) Illustration (Online) student
Student work Alicia Paris Fairclough BA (Hons) Illustration (Online) student

Who is Dorothy Vaughan? Communicating segregation to KS2 children

06 November 2023

This zine was created for a communication illustration module and my focus was on how I could

Who is Dorothy Vaughan? Communicating segregation to KS2 children
Student Ola Røyseland with a camera
Ola Røyseland

Meet Norwegian filmmaker Ola Røyseland

08 September 2023

Ola Røyseland is a filmmaker, educator, production company founder and student on Falmouth’s Film &

Meet Norwegian filmmaker Ola Røyseland
Indie Game Development student Nathan sat in his home office
Nathan Flannery

A day in the life of an Indie Game Development student

09 August 2023

Indie Game Development MA (Online) student Nathan shares his experience on the course.

A day in the life of an Indie Game Development student
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Immersive Business Conference VR headset

My reflections on the Plug into the Metaverse conference

05 April 2023

Business & Entrepreneurship student Joe Johnson reflects on his experience at Immersive Business'

My reflections on the Plug into the Metaverse conference
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LQBTQ+ Books

A Reader's Guide to Finding New LQBTQ+ YA Fiction | By Lewis Hughes

23 February 2023

Three ways to find new LGBTQ+ young adult books

A Reader's Guide to Finding New LQBTQ+ YA Fiction | By Lewis Hughes
Photo of student Nathan Copeland wearing a graphic tee and checked shirt posing with a cup of coffee in a cafe.
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How I turned a micro-internship into a lead role with a Cornish tech startup

06 January 2023

Nathan shares his journey from intern to content and brand marketing lead for a local tech startup.

How I turned a micro-internship into a lead role with a Cornish tech startup
Drawing of Lady Phyll with Colour Headscarf
Lady Phyll colour version

Black History Month: Student Work

27 October 2022

Explore student work created during Black History Month 2022.

Black History Month: Student Work
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Guitar solo

Addressing the gender gap by creating free resources for women in music

12 August 2022

This piece was written by BSc(Hons) Business & Digital Marketing student Sally Freke. During the

Addressing the gender gap by creating free resources for women in music
Researcher Tom Hull walking through a gate in a field, photo taken from behind
Tom Hull - landscape

Wild Voices: The "sound of extinction" by Tom Hull

12 August 2022

This piece was written by Tom Hull, a researcher at Falmouth University. He is a specialist in wild

Wild Voices: The "sound of extinction" by Tom Hull
Student Anna Calandra sat in a meeting
Anna Calandra

Why I chose to study Comedy Writing online

04 July 2022

MA Comedy Writing (Online) graduand Anna Calandra talks about her experience studying on the course

Why I chose to study Comedy Writing online
Artwork by student with chrome plated pipes
Spencer Hogg, Overhang, 2019.

5 things you need to know about the Arte Povera movement

17 March 2022

MA Fine Art (Online) student Spencer Hogg tells us about an art movement which inspired him to begin

5 things you need to know about the Arte Povera movement

Ask a student

Nobody knows Falmouth quite like our students. From course details, facilities and the local area, to the social scene and settling in, our students are ready and available to answer any questions you might have.

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Get to know the people behind our student stories. If you're looking for a student's-eye-view of Falmouth life, our content creators have got you covered. 

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