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Prussia Cove inspires students on weekend writing retreat

Third-year students on our undergraduate writing and journalism courses recently gathered at Prussia Cove for a weekend writing retreat.

The group took part in an array of workshops, walks and writing sessions led by lecturers from across Falmouth’s School of Communication. Discover more about the retreat, here.

Prussia Cove inspires writing and journalism students | Falmouth University

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World Book Day: Celebrating the latest books created by Falmouth alumni and lecturers

06 March 2025

Whether it be a cosy mystery, an exploration of dark romance, an LGBTQ+ fairytale, or a study on the...

World Book Day: Celebrating the latest books created by Falmouth alumni and lecturers
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Lecturer in interior architecture releases new book on sustainable renovations 

06 March 2025

Jean Whitehead, Senior Lecturer in Interior Architecture BA(Hons), has released her latest book, Int...

Lecturer in interior architecture releases new book on sustainable renovations 
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Senior lecturer documents the photographic history of South Africa in his latest book

05 March 2025

Having visited South Africa to chart the country’s photographic history from colonialism to democr...

Senior lecturer documents the photographic history of South Africa in his latest book
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“Making games isn’t an impenetrable field for a select few,” says lecturer Adam Clewes-Boyne

04 March 2025

Indie Game Development MA (Online) lecturer Adam Clewes-Boyne went from not knowing that a career in...

“Making games isn’t an impenetrable field for a select few,” says lecturer Adam Clewes-Boyne
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“You won’t be shy of things to do as a UX designer” says lecturer Jason Haritou

04 March 2025

User Experience Design MA (Online) lecturer Jason Haritou has many strings to his bow. Beginning his...

“You won’t be shy of things to do as a UX designer” says lecturer Jason Haritou
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Film graduate Rachel Clear Burton on working as a production coordinator  

03 March 2025

Rachel Clear Burton has enjoyed a series of exciting achievements, including the success of her fina...

Film graduate Rachel Clear Burton on working as a production coordinator  
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Post Production graduate lands exciting role as assistant editor for production company

27 February 2025

Winston Tjia, a recent graduate of Falmouth’s Post Production & Visual Effects BA(Hons), is now wo...

Post Production graduate lands exciting role as assistant editor for production company
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Fine Art graduate Ellie Brown has her work featured in upcoming major film

27 February 2025

Ellie Brown graduated from Falmouth’s Fine Art BA(Hons) course in 2020, and has since pursued ston...

Fine Art graduate Ellie Brown has her work featured in upcoming major film
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Lecturer in Sustainable Tourism curates exciting new surf exhibition at National Maritime Museum Cornwall

26 February 2025

Dr Sam Bleakley, an associate lecturer in Sustainable Tourism at Falmouth, and former professional s...

Lecturer in Sustainable Tourism curates exciting new surf exhibition at National Maritime Museum Cornwall
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Graphic Design is Play

Design advice from five sector-leading creatives

13 February 2025

Students from across our Graphic Design BA(Hons) community recently had the chance to hear the uniqu...

Design advice from five sector-leading creatives
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Student work in the gallery

Fashion and Textile students’ work displayed at Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange

12 February 2025

Students across Falmouth’s Fashion & Textiles Institute have been selected to have their work feat...

Fashion and Textile students’ work displayed at Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange
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Regional National Saturday Club students collaborate in masterclass led by Speedo

12 February 2025

In January, the National Saturday Club Trust, Falmouth University Saturday Clubs and Arts University...

Regional National Saturday Club students collaborate in masterclass led by Speedo
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Illustration graduate receives global recognition for design agency Kingdom & Sparrow

11 February 2025

Falmouth illustration graduate, Johnny Paton, is celebrating the success of his design agency, Kingd...

Illustration graduate receives global recognition for design agency Kingdom & Sparrow
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‘Design is Play’ Symposium: A Look into our Collaborative Graphic Design Event

10 February 2025

A group of innovative and engaging graphic designers came to Falmouth this January as part of an ins...

‘Design is Play’ Symposium: A Look into our Collaborative Graphic Design Event
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Photography graduate Niamh Shergold wins Portrait of Britain award

07 February 2025

Her winning image, ‘Maria & Connie’, is part of her final major project, ‘Lost & Found’.

Photography graduate Niamh Shergold wins Portrait of Britain award
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Burning the Pain Away II - Emma Bennison

'Burning the Pain Away II' from the series 'White Picket Fence' by Emma Bennison

Student shines spotlight on women's healthcare through photography project

30 January 2025

Emma Bennison's project aims to highlight the challenges of living with endometriosis and PCOS.

Student shines spotlight on women's healthcare through photography project
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Rehab Eldalil on redefining representation in documentary photography

29 January 2025

Discover how Rehab’s journey at Falmouth helped shape her creative vision and propelled her remark...

Rehab Eldalil on redefining representation in documentary photography
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Falmouth Robotics students build unique panto prop

20 January 2025

Robotics BA(Hons) students Amy While and Maya Rogers recently worked on a custom conveyor belt for u...

Falmouth Robotics students build unique panto prop
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Second year Illustration students visit Tower Hamlets in London

17 January 2025

Five second year Illustration students travelled to London last month to meet Elaine, Sajna, and Sh...

Second year Illustration students visit Tower Hamlets in London
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Graduate cinematographer Bryan Gavigan on his BAFTA Cymru win

13 January 2025

Film graduate Bryan Gavigan scooped a BAFTA Cymru award for his work on the crime drama Passenger. B...

Graduate cinematographer Bryan Gavigan on his BAFTA Cymru win