Opportunities in and near St Austell

The University of Exeter Open Days give prospective students the chance to explore the university first-hand. Visitors can learn about degree programmes, support services and student life, while also getting a feel for the campuses and the wider university community. Across the day, attendees can join subject-specific sessions, hear general talks about applying and student life, browse information stands and take campus tours. Students will also have the chance to speak with academics and current students, helping them decide whether Exeter is the right place for their studies. The university also offers other ways to visit, including campus tours, virtual open day content and offer-holder visit days for applicants who already have an offer. Visitors can book in advance, and guests are welcome to attend many parts of the event alongside the prospective student.

A 3-day painting workshop focused on creating abstract landscapes using oil and cold wax. Participants will explore how cold wax adds body, transparency and depth to oil paint while also helping it dry faster, and will work in a relaxed seaside setting inspired by the Cornish landscape. The workshop includes a range of processes and techniques for recording shapes, colours and textures in a loose, expressive way. Attendees can expect to use photographs, books and natural materials, while also being encouraged to bring their own landscape-related source material if they wish. The tutor will share her own approach to using memory and imagination in painting. Over the three days, the workshop will cover abstraction, loosening your approach to paint, and working more freely and intuitively. There will be painting demonstrations, personalised support, experimentation with different tools and materials, and structured 1:1 mentoring. By the end, participants should have created around 15 paintings on paper and developed their creative practice further.

The University of Exeters Undergraduate funding and scholarships page summarises the range of financial support available to students arriving at university for the first time. The page explains merit-based scholarships and non-competitive bursaries to help those from lower household incomes, plus specialist schemes such as the Sanctuary Scholarship for asylum seekers and refugees, sports and choral scholarships, and targeted entrance awards for applicants with regional or school links. There is detailed information on means-tested awards such as the Access to Exeter Bursary (ATE) with household-income bands and annual payment amounts for 2026/27, care-leaver and estranged-student bursaries, travel scholarships (including study-abroad awards), and short-term hardship funding. The page also describes eligibility rules and application processes for specific awards (for example Entrance Scholarship criteria and how to request application forms). Additional support and services are referenced, including Disabled Students Allowance, travel and bus bursaries for Penryn Campus students, the Student Carers Travel Fund (maximum 400 per year) and contacts for enquiries (Student Information Desk / admissions-scholarships email addresses). The page is intended for prospective and incoming undergraduate students (including mature students) and signposts how entitlement is assessed and how to apply or request application forms.

The Truro Careers Fair is a one-day, in-person event bringing together local employers and jobseekers at The Alverton Hotel. Running from 10:00 to 14:00, the fair offers visitors the chance to meet hiring representatives across a wide range of sectors-including finance, education, IT, healthcare, hospitality, retail, manufacturing and more-so attendees can explore vacancies, speak directly to recruiters and learn about different career paths. The event is intended for people seeking new career opportunities or looking to hire, and it welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, experience levels and education stages. Rather than submitting online applications, visitors can use the fair to have face-to-face conversations with multiple organisations in one location, speeding up the recruitment or discovery process. The venue is the Grade II listed Alverton Hotel in Truro, which provides an accessible, central location for exhibitors and attendees. The UK Careers Fair organises similar events across the region; this listing is part of their South West collection.

Falmouth University's on-campus Open Day on 14 November 2026 (09:00-16:00) invites prospective undergraduate students to visit both Falmouth and Penryn campuses to explore facilities, meet academic staff and current students, and learn about courses, accommodation and student support. Registration desks open at 09:00; attendees are advised to arrive 30 minutes before their first booked session and to check which campus hosts their chosen course sessions. The event covers a wide range of undergraduate courses across creative, technical and business disciplines located across the two campuses (Falmouth Campus, Woodlane, Falmouth TR11 4RH; Penryn Campus, Treliever Road, Penryn TR10 9FE). Regular shuttle buses run between campuses and campus access information is provided; Penryn Campus parking is available and free on Saturdays, while Falmouth Campus has Blue Badge parking only. Support and travel information includes the Falmouth University Travel Fund (reimbursement for eligible UK residents meeting widening participation criteria), a 20% Great Western Railway Advanced Purchase discount code (FALOPENDAY26), and accessibility support (contact futurestudies@falmouth.ac.uk). Booking is via the university Open Days booking form.

Join a student-led or self-guided campus tour to explore the University of Exeter's grounds, buildings and key student areas across its three campuses. Student Ambassadors guide visitors around study spaces, sports facilities, social areas and main university buildings, welcoming questions and sharing first-hand experience of student life. Tours run regularly during term time with fewer dates during vacation periods; tour dates are published on the website approximately a month beforehand. Campus tours give an overview of the campus but do not include subject department visits or internal accommodation viewings. Self-guided and 360° virtual tours are available for visitors who prefer to explore at their own pace or cannot attend in person. The University has three campuses: Streatham and St Luke's (Exeter) and the Penryn Campus (near Falmouth, Cornwall). Penryn also runs Explore Postgraduate Cornwall events that combine a campus tour with opportunities to speak with Graduate School staff and students; details and booking links are provided on the campus tours webpages.

Book a Campus Tour to discover Falmouth University's campus grounds and explore the professional facilities and equipment available to students. These in-person Campus Tours give prospective students a real feel for studying in Falmouth's creative community. A Student Ambassador will guide visitors around campus buildings and learning spaces and can answer questions about living and studying at Falmouth. Bookings close a week in advance of each Campus Tour to allow time to organise bespoke, one-to-one visits. To book, visitors are directed to the Campus Tours booking form or can contact the campus tours team by phone or email.

Falmouth University Undergraduate Open Days are on-campus events designed for prospective students to get a real taste of student life, meet academic staff and current students, explore facilities and find out about courses and how to apply. Events take place across Falmouth Campus and Penryn Campus; subject sessions, campus tours, study hubs and information points run throughout the day so you can join talks, drop-in sessions and guided tours relevant to the courses you are interested in. During an Open Day you can attend 30-minute talks on student accommodation, funding, applying to Falmouth, employability, wellbeing and support, plus subject-specific sessions delivered by course teams. Campus tours (typically 09:00-15:30) and subject drop-ins (e.g., Games, Computing, Drawing, 3D workshops) are available. Registration desks and information points are staffed to support accessibility needs and provide guidance throughout the day. Practical support is available: the Falmouth University Travel Fund can reimburse eligible UK residents for travel to Open Days (between £10 and £100 depending on distance), a free coach service runs to specific Open Day dates (for example 23 May 2026), and a GWR discount is promoted for Advanced Purchase train tickets. Book subject sessions at the time of booking and consult the Open Day Guide for full timetables and campus locations.

Visit Falmouth University's campuses and explore their professional-grade facilities at an on-campus Open Day. The event runs as an informal opportunity to see teaching spaces and specialist facilities, speak to academic staff, and meet current students to get a feel for undergraduate student life. The Open Day on Wed 25 Nov 2026 will be held between 12:00 and 17:00 on campus. Bookings for this Open Day will open soon; in the meantime you can register your interest using the university's online form and the admissions team will contact you when booking begins. If you have questions about attending an Open Day you can contact the admissions team by email at futurestudies@falmouth.ac.uk or by phone on +44(0)1326 254350.

Falmouth University offers bespoke, one-to-one, in-person campus tours at its Falmouth Campus and Penryn Campus. Tours are run on Wednesdays and Fridays and last approximately one hour. A Student Ambassador will guide you around campus grounds and buildings, showing professional facilities and learning spaces and answering questions about living and studying at Falmouth. Bookings are made via the online booking form on the Falmouth website. Visitors should select their preferred date, campus (Falmouth or Penryn) and time when booking. Bookings close one week in advance of each campus tour to allow the university to organise each bespoke visit. These tours are intended for prospective students and visitors considering studying at Falmouth and are an opportunity to get a feel for the university environment, facilities and student experience.

Falmouth University invites 13-16 year-olds of all abilities to join the National Saturday Club: Art & Design. The club offers practical, campus-based workshops that cover Drawing, Photography, Visual Arts, Games Art, Graphic Design, Animation and Printmaking. Sessions run every Saturday during term time and are free to attend. As a club member you will develop new skills, discover creative talents, learn from industry experts and build confidence. Members are expected to commit to attending each Saturday session throughout term time. Clubs culminate in an end-of-year trip to London where clubs from across the country showcase their work. To apply or find out more, prospective members should contact outreach@falmouth.ac.uk for an application form or register interest via the National Saturday Club page linked from the event. Applications are open for clubs starting October 2026 and are accepted through December (late applicants may be waitlisted).

Tune Supply’s online "Dance the Tune" workshop with Nic Gareiss explores the musical potential of percussive step dance. Through imitation, idiomatic ornaments, and extended techniques for shoe sounds and textures, participants learn how to shape rhythm lines that echo melody and create rhythmic counterpoint, while developing listening, responsiveness, and sonic awareness.

The workshop is designed for dancers and interested instrumentalists of all levels. It is taught by ear and recorded for registered students, so you can join live or catch up later. Participants should wear comfortable smooth-soled shoes with a low or no heel to get the most from the session.

Hearing the Archive is an online Tune Supply workshop led by Cleek Schrey that explores how contemporary traditional musicians can learn from historic audio and digitized field recordings. The session focuses on listening deeply to archival sound, identifying what counts as musical information, and translating older styles into present-day playing.

Participants will take part in shared listening, close analysis of specific historic performances, and practical discussion of the technical, technological, and aesthetic challenges of working with archive recordings. The workshop is designed for players of all melody instruments and all levels, and it is presented in a way that welcomes both new and experienced participants.

Attendees receive a curated roadmap of historic performances, a resource guide for finding online traditional music archives, and a framework for turning style, tone, and inflection from old recordings into usable ideas in their own music-making. Registered students also receive the class recording after the session, so they can revisit the material later.

This online Tune Supply workshop focuses on building strong tune sets for traditional music performance and session playing. Participants will explore how to construct consonant sets by paying attention to keys, moods, and the movement from one tune to the next, including both seamless and more dramatic transitions.

The session draws on historic sets as a template, but it is also highly practical and participant-led: learners will work with family favourites and ideas shared in the Zoom room. The workshop is suitable for all melody instruments, and accompanying players may also find useful material for their own playing.

The class is taught by ear and is open to all levels. Registered students receive the recording after the workshop, so it can be useful both for live participation and later review.

This workshop looks at the music of Pádraig O’Keeffe through his manuscript notation and the slides and polkas that have come down through the Sliabh Luachra tradition. It introduces the ideas behind his notation methods and how his bowing directives shape the rhythmic personality of these tune types. Participants will learn a number of tunes from the manuscripts while also gaining context about one of the most influential Irish traditional musicians of the twentieth century. The class combines ear learning with sheet music, and the recording is made available to registered students after the workshop.

This conversational workshop explores the elements that make a beautiful Irish slow air, with an emphasis on listening, discussion, and practical application. Although the class is based around whistle playing, the ideas and techniques are framed so they can be adapted to any musical instrument. Class participation is encouraged throughout, with time for shared reflection and musical exploration. The workshop is taught by ear and includes a recording for registered students, so it can be enjoyed live or revisited later.

This online Tune Supply workshop explores how to build tasteful variations into traditional Irish flute and whistle playing. The session focuses on why tunes often change subtly from one repeat to the next, and how players can use chord structure, rhythmic shifts, and melodic ideas to create variation that still feels authentic and musical.

The workshop goes further into the instrument-specific details that shape variation on flute and whistle, including octave jumps, breathing placement, and characteristic notes such as the hard D and bent C natural. Participants will also look at how these ideas can be applied to specific well-known traditional tunes, making the material practical and directly usable in performance or session settings.

The class is suitable for flute and whistle players at all levels, and it is taught in a combination of ear learning and sheet music support. Registered students receive the class recording immediately after the workshop, so it is designed to work both for live attendance and for later viewing.

This workshop focuses on effective chord shapes and progressions for Irish guitar playing in standard and drop-D tuning. The class is centred on building ease and fluidity in accompaniment, with an emphasis on supporting traditional Irish music and songs. The session is taught by ear and is designed for players who want practical tools they can use straight away in session or performance settings. A class recording is provided to registered students, making it suitable for both live attendance and later practice.

Mentoring United’s MU Mentorship Programme is a year-long mentoring offer for boys aged 11 to 18 in the UK. It is designed to help students strive for excellence in their studies, careers, and communities through structured support and guidance. The programme includes online group sessions built around the PAGE curriculum, which focuses on purpose, career awareness, good grades, and emotional intelligence. Participants also take part in in-person enrichment trips, one-to-one coaching calls, essay writing feedback, and a personal development report to track each student’s progress. The programme is offered on a rolling basis and spaces are limited.

This online careers talk gives an overview of the wide range of careers available in the creative industries, with a particular focus on Art and Design. It is designed to help prospective students understand how creative study can connect to different career paths and destinations after university. A member of the academic team will be joined by current students and graduates to discuss the courses offered, the experiences and opportunities available during study, and the kinds of roles graduates go on to pursue. The session also highlights ways students can build industry experience while studying, including placements, live projects, collaborations, and other professional development opportunities. Attendees will also hear first-hand insights from the student and graduate panel and can ask questions using the live chat function. The event is suitable for school groups in Year 12 and Year 13, as well as individual sign-ups, especially for those already applying or thinking about applying to study Art and Design.