Student support services at Penryn Campus, Cornwall

Social life and leisure activities

Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union (the SU)

The SU is the only Students’ Union in the country to represent students from two different Universities, Falmouth and Exeter. Its aim is to ensure every student has a positive experience during their time on campus and it offers a wide range of services and experiences to support this. They are led by and represent all our students. The SU has over 150 different societies and groups led by students, for students. Joining societies is a great way to meet other students, find people with similar interests or try something new. They also offer an independent Advice Service to support you with finance, accommodation, academic and other concerns.

Student sport

You have access to fantastic sports facilities and opportunities for your health and fitness, whether you want to join the gym, take a fitness class or play a sport.

The Students’ Union has lots of sports clubs and societies for you to join and take part in.

Current students webpages

There is more information to help you, including an A to Z listing of support and services, on our website.

International student focused groups on campus

International Student Support hold regular events to help you settle in to student life in Cornwall, build your confidence and make new friends. Global Chums is a six week mentoring programme designed to answer questions when you arrive, help you settle into campus life quickly and provide you with some familiar faces around campus. Plus, the Intercultural Café runs alternate Fridays during term time and the team also help organise cultural celebrations such as Diwali, Christmas lunch and Lunar New Year.

Penryn Campus has a variety of regular social events on offer through the SU, ResLife and the Multifaith Chaplaincy. You can find them on the events on campus and SU events pages.