Why Professor Alex Coles’ Appointment Matters for Falmouth University Falmouth University has announced the appointment of Professor Alex Coles as a Visiting Professor, a move that underscores the institution’s commitment to fostering interdisciplinary dialogue across music, art, and design. With a distinguished career that spans academia, publishing, and curatorial practice, Professor Coles brings a wealth […]
When Alyssa Georgia enrolled in the BA(Hons) Illustration (Online) programme at Falmouth University, she entered a flexible learning environment that allowed her to experiment with narrative illustration while balancing other commitments. What began as a first‑year module assignment evolved into a self‑published children’s picture book, Little Moth Adventures, which celebrates pollinators and their habitats. Her […]
When Meredith Wood walked across the stage at Falmouth University’s graduation ceremony, few could have predicted that her textile design practice would soon be showcased on an international sustainability platform. Yet, just months after completing her BA(Hons) in Textile Design, Meredith and her co‑founders Aurélie Fontan and Chris Ferguson saw their venture, Colour Earth, named […]
When a BAFTA‑winning director chooses to work with university students, the result is often a powerful blend of fresh talent and seasoned expertise. That is exactly what happened on the set of Rose of Nevada, the latest feature from Mark Jenkin, where eleven Falmouth University students stepped into trainee and shadowing roles across departments ranging […]
When Julie Felix MBE stepped onto the stage of the Royal Opera House four decades ago, she wore a pair of tan‑coloured pointe shoes that had been dyed to match her skin tone. Those shoes carried more than just the weight of a performance; they embodied the love, sacrifice, and relentless determination of a mother […]
Published: April 9, 2026 Why the British Wildlife Photography Awards Matter for Emerging Talent The British Wildlife Photography Awards (BWPA) have become a benchmark for photographers who want to showcase the richness of the UK’s natural world. With over 13,000 entries in the 2026 edition, the competition attracts seasoned professionals, passionate amateurs, and recent graduates […]
Introduction The intersection of academic training and professional practice often creates the most compelling voices in contemporary design discourse. A recent example is Ninu Sonuga, an MA Interior Design graduate from the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), who has been selected for the eighth cohort of New Architecture Writers (N.A.W.). This prestigious programme, run […]