About our Facilities and Services
Whether you're looking for stimulating surroundings or 21st century technology, the space, resources and specialist equipment that University College Falmouth has to offer across its campuses are a big draw. For more information about the facilities available to businesses, individuals or research partners please follow the links below.
Facilities and Services
Sandpit Service
A Sandpit is the name that we use to describe our facilitated creative problem solving service that brings people with a shared challenge or opportunity together to generate solutions using a creative, fun but structured environment.
For more information on the Sandpit Service contact:
Dr Jeremy Richards, Head of Innovation
jeremy.richards@falmouth.ac.uk
Tel: 01326 370444
The Cartel Photos
Cartel Photos is a new and specialised photography agency based in Falmouth, Cornwall. It is exclusively made up of current undergraduates and alumni from the BA(Hons) Press & Editorial Photography course at University College Falmouth (UCF) who form the members of the agency. All our members are educated to the same standard and are all naturally passionate and enthusiastic in the field of photography.
The Agency
The BA(Hons) Illustration Course has recently launched ‘The Agency’ Falmouth. ‘The Agency’ enables the students to work on ‘real’ projects within industry and allows local and international business’s access to the rich pot of talent available on the BA(Hons) Illustration Course.
Professional Development Courses
Short courses designed to give businesses and individuals a competitive edge.
See the CPD website for more information or contact:
E: cpd@falmouth.ac.uk
T: 01326 255782 Jeff Muir
T: 01326 370465 Christina Bunce
See the CPD website for more information or contact:
E: cpd@falmouth.ac.uk
T: 01326 255782 Jeff Muir
T: 01326 370465 Christina Bunce
The Academy for Innovation & Research Building
Opening in May 2012, the Academy for Innovation & Research building will provide a focal point for researchers, business support staff, research students and our collaborative partners.
For more information on the Sandpit Service contact:
Dr Jeremy Richards, Head of Innovation
Email:
Tel: 01326 370444
Research & Enterprise Development Office
The Research & Enterprise Development Office facilitates research processes and postgraduate research, and assists academics with external funding and research applications. RED also develops research and enterprise at UCF.
For research degree queries please contact Jemma Julian, Research Student Administrator. For queries or guidance relating to research processes and external funding, please contact Melissa Muir, Research & Enterprise Development Officer.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a joint project between a university and a business. KTPs can vary in length from 1-3 years (classic KTP) and from 10-40 weeks (shorter KTP), depending on the needs of the business and the desired outcomes.
To discuss working with University College Falmouth through the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Scheme, contact Kate Thomas.
Email: kate.thomas@falmouth.ac.uk
Tel : 01326 370444
Postgraduate Placements Cornwall
The Postgraduate Placements Cornwall scheme is an exciting opportunity for both postgraduate students and local businesses to engage in collaborative working!
The scheme offers financial support of up to £1350 to postgraduate students who live in Cornwall during their studies and wish to undertake a placement with a business in the county. The project aims to promote graduate opportunities in Cornwall and is delivered by University College Falmouth on behalf of...
Design Centre
Based on our Tremough Campus, the Design Centre Bureau provides access to a wide range of commercial design services for both businesses and individuals. Adam Stringer is the point of contact for commercial design enquiries.
Tel: 01326 370743,
Email: Adam.Stringer@falmouth.ac.uk
Media Centre
The Media Centre has a range of video and audio production facilities that can be used (subject to availability) on a dry or wet hire basis. We also are able to undertake complete productions and offer a range of media training courses.
To discuss your requirements please contact:
Duncan Hendry, Media Store Supervisor
Tel: 01326 370424
Email: duncan.hendry@falmouth.ac.uk
Performance Centre
The Performance Centre hosts a busy programme of Performance courses, Contemporary Public Events, Learning Opportunities, Business Services, Community Partnerships and Research Activities in 11 high specification performance/ rehearsal studios, 12 practice rooms, a recording studio complex, seminar spaces and an extensive foyer space for exhibitions and displays. To discuss your requirements please contact:
Tamsin Godfrey Performance Centre Producer Tel: 01326 255941
Photography Centre
Our purpose-built Photography Centre houses a range of facilities to support both traditional silver-based imaging as well as the latest digital photography.
For more information please contact:
Centre Manager: Graham Lawrence
E: graham.lawrence@falmouth.ac.uk
T: 01326 213707
Case Studies
About the project
Duration: 2 years (classic KTP)
Woof Wear is a leading brand of protective products for horses and riders. They are based in Bodmin, Cornwall and are leaders in several of their market areas. The Woof Boot is famous amongst both professional and leisure riders.
The project purpose...
This year has enabled me to solidify the foundations of my work and experiment around it – and none of it would have been possible if it hadn’t been for Falmouth. - Sally Noal
Making the shift from graduate to professional artist can seem like a daunting prospect, but Sally...
Mawnan Smithy has its artefacts photographically recorded…
Martin Tremayne of The Anvil Smithy Trust requested help to photographically record the old village smithy before renovation (and the conversion of outbuildings into studio workshops)
Working as a professional photographer in Cornwall can be tough. With only a few large businesses with big enough budgets to commission high quality photography, there is stiff competition amongst local photographers...download the Adobe PDF file to read more:
Sense of Place (bespoke carpentery) has a website makeover…
SENSE OF PLACE is a bespoke carpentry firm set up by Kevin Taylor, John Rees and Ali Mikail. Based near Camborne, it
specialises in high-quality furniture, fitted kitchens and other furnishing designs.
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