Falmouth Marine School opens its doors to families
Published: 13-05-2019
If you are looking for a fun family day out, Falmouth Marine School is opening its doors to a world of marine excitement. The internationally renowned centre of boatbuilding, marine biology, watersports and marine engineering courses is hosting its Open Day on Saturday 25th May from 11am to 2pm. The free event, which promises fun […]
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Parrots enjoy secure perches thanks to student placement
Published: 07-05-2019
A work experience student at Paradise Park has helped the popular visitor attraction create secure perches for its many stunning birds. Seventeen-year-old Marine Biology student Declan Gorman made a suggestion to improve the speed and sturdiness of perching in large aviaries, while gaining valuable industry insights at the aviary in Hayle. Usually when large upright […]
Falmouth’s new aquaculture society welcomes new species
Falmouth Marine School students have set up an aquaculture society to enhance their studies and bring new life to their marine tanks. The Degree level Marine Science students formed the society to help to develop the existing aquaculture tank resources and to develop their skills with regards to tank maintenance. The team has raised £700 […]
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Courses and careers event at Falmouth Marine School
Published: 19-03-2019
Falmouth Marine School will be opening its doors to prospective students and their families this weekend to showcase the incredibly diverse and unique courses available. Open from 10am until 12 noon on Saturday 30th March, the event is an excellent opportunity to get a feel for student life, meet staff and students, explore departments and […]
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Plastic pollution doc raises hundreds for Student Union
Published: 12-03-2019
An informative evening in Falmouth with renowned documentary film maker Jane Darke has been heralded a huge success. The event, organised by Marine Science students from Falmouth Marine school Max Burns, Liese Shepperd and Jack Stanley, attracted over 60 members of the public and after costs raised £200.00 With a theme of ‘Global issues of […]
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Mega SUP challenges to raise money for Air Ambulance
Published: 05-03-2019
Business are being invited to take part in a Mega SUP challenge to raise money for Cornwall Air Ambulance. On the 2nd June, watersports students from Falmouth Marine School will host the event where teams will compete against each other, completing an obstacle course on a 17 foot mega paddleboard. The Heli appeal is aiming […]
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Work experience leads to top UK role with dog charity
A woman from St Austell, who studies at Falmouth Marine School is thrilled to be recognised as a UK charity. Maggie Hayes-Adams, 21, has become the chairwoman of Praxies Promise Animal Rescue that homes abandoned dogs from Crete in Greece to the UK. The move comes after Maggie spent a self-funded week at […]
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Renowned documentary maker heading to Falmouth
Published: 07-02-2019
Internationally renowned beachcomber and documentary film maker Jane Darke will be delivering an informative evening on the Global issue of Plastic Pollution in Falmouth. The event includes a showing of the film ‘The Wrecking Season’ followed by a talk on plastic pollution and Q&A with the film maker. Organised by Marine Science students from […]
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Books ahoy for Halwin Primary School
Published: 15-01-2019
Halwin Primary reception and year one pupils were full of excitement and smiles when they saw their new reading boat and bookshelves built by students at Falmouth Marine School. The reading boat will be a focal point in the Robins classroom to encourage the children to read by creating a fun and relaxing space. The […]
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Undergraduates work is published in world leading scientific publication
Published: 18-12-2018
A Marine Science student studying in Falmouth has had an article published in the Marine Biologist Magazine, the world’s leading magazine dedicated to the discipline of marine biology. It is very rare for a student to achieve such a distinguished feat. After completing a deep-sea presentation at Falmouth Marine School’s Industry Day last year, Emily […]
