2019CAMS103 Welcome toPenryn Campus COVER.indd 1 @UniExeCornwall To helpyou get themostoutofyour day, you may wishtocomplete thetimetablebelow. www.exeter.ac.uk/ YOUR TIMETABLE FORTHEDAY 16:00 15:30 15:00 14:30 14:00 13:30 13:00 12:30 12:00 11:30 11:00 10:30 10:00 09:30 09:00 enjoy your visit. The Penryn Campusisa Regional DevelopmentFund. part-funded bytheEU Cornwall initiativeand Combined Universitiesin

www.exeter.ac.uk/enquiry Telephone +44(0)1326371801 Cornwall TR109FE Penryn Treliever Road Penryn Campus University ofExeter Admissions andStudentRecruitment FURTHER INFORMATION This brochure offers you some of the highlights you This brochure offers you some of the highlights in Cornwall. Welcome to the campus, we hope you in Cornwall. Welcome will find for researching, teaching, learning and living will find for researching, teaching, learning and

2019CAMS103 WELCOME TOOUR PENRYN CAMPUS

23/08/2019 14:20 Our Penryn Campus 1 OUR UNIVERSITY OUR PENRYN CAMPUS: A VIBRANT AND INSPIRING PLACE TO STUDY

Rated gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2017 As Cornwall’s only Russell Group university we offer a unique blend of world-class teaching, interdisciplinary research, and an intimate campus feel. Our close knit community is home to around 6,000 students from countries across the globe, as well as some of the world’s leading academics.

Students choose to study at our Penryn Campus not just for The campus plays host to regular social and music events at the quality and strength of our research-led teaching, but the Stannary Bar, as well as performances from global artists also for the lifestyle. Set in 100 acres of the UK’s most scenic at ’s Academy of Music and Theatre Arts 98% of research countryside and close to the waterside town of Falmouth, (AMATA). rated as world leading our students enjoy and learn from a ‘living classroom’ in or internationally Cornwall’s beautiful environment. Together with our campus partners we are helping to recognised1 transform the local economy and to make Cornwall more Our Penryn Campus is, uniquely, shared and managed jointly competitive. We have created many high-skilled jobs – one with Falmouth University. Whilst we have separate teaching of the main reasons our local community enjoys the lowest and research facilities, our students share accommodation unemployment rates and highest average wages in the and social spaces which creates a vibrant mix of students Duchy. from science, engineering, humanities and arts backgrounds. We are proud of all that we have achieved here and hope Our students enjoy being part of this diverse community that you enjoy experiencing our diverse and friendly campus and the opportunities it provides to collaborate across for yourself. disciplines. Rated 5 stars by QS

The location is beautiful. The campus is surrounded and built within such incredible scenery and biodiversity. There’s a great, youthful, inspired and energetic vibe.

Luke, MSc Conservation and Biodiversity, Penryn Campus

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OUR SUBJECT OUR INSPIRING AREAS RESEARCH

We offer a diverse range of degrees across Research on our Penryn Campus addresses a range of global issues; 12 disciplines. Our study areas include: from renewable energy, conservation and climate change to health, culture and government. o Animal Behaviour The latest Research Excellence Framework coming into the University as a whole. Our o Biology  (REF 2014) recognised 98 percent of our ambition and energy is underpinned by a o Business research as being of international quality. Our modern and advanced research infrastructure, researchers collaborate with local businesses, unparalleled in Cornwall. We are home to o Conservation Science  as well as leading international institutions, to the £30 million interdisciplinary Environment o Cornish Studies address global and local issues in science, health and Sustainability Institute, where more than and society. They have received awards from 100 academics and postgraduates from all o English  prestigious institutions such as the Zoological over the world lead cutting-edge research o Environment and Human Health Society of London, The British Ecological into the challenges of environmental change. o Environmental Science Society and the Royal Society and attention The campus is constantly developing, most  from local, national and international media. recently with the new £12 million Stella Turk o Evolutionary Biology building adjacent to our Science and Engineering o Flexible Combined Honours We have an international reputation as Research Support Facility (SERSF). Nearby,  Cornwall’s pre-eminent research institute, and Truro houses our European Centre for o Geography our academics bring more than £16 million Environment and Human Health and part of our o Geology of research income into Cornwall every year. College of Medicine and Health, in the grounds  This represents a quarter of all research funding of the Royal Cornwall Hospital. o History o Human Sciences o International Heritage Management o International Relations My research looks at how insects and plants interact within the environment, and their role in the provision of o Law o Mathematics ecosystem services. My work includes the study of pollination  and pest regulation in crops. I am particularly interested in o Medicine conserving and promoting bee populations, and protecting and o Mining promoting wild flower and crop pollination. To achieve this, I o Politics work closely with beekeepers and conservation organisations. o Renewable Energy Cornwall is a great place to carry out research as the landscape o Renewable Energy Engineering provides a rich and diverse environment to explore important  issues around how humans and wildlife co-exist and thrive. o Surveying and Land Management o Sustainable Development Professor , Director of the Environment and Sustainability Institute and  Chair in Applied Ecology o Zoology

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OUR TEACHING OUR WORLD-CLASS EXCELLENCE FACILITIES

We are proud to continue a tradition As well as outstanding academic facilities, we offer a range of modern of educational excellence that began amenities on campus for the use of both our staff and students. Our in Cornwall 130 years ago with the founding nursery, Sports Centre and a prestigious Green Flag Award for our of our School grounds help make this a great place to study, work and live.

of Mines (CSM). Working with our campus service provider Everyone has different requirements for FX Plus, we offer a wide range of dedicated, accommodation and we offer a range of options Studying with us, you will benefit from access to the latest on-campus support services for students. to suit all tastes – on campus and in the towns thinking, equipment and resources. Our student to staff ratio This includes IT, health and wellbeing, finance, of Falmouth and Penryn. Each residence is is one of the best in the country, offering you the chance to accommodation, disability support, support for a vibrant community with its own distinctive become part of a thriving community of learners, where you'll specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, a character, offering you a safe and secure place build strong working relationships with academics across the Multi-faith Chaplaincy, counselling and a to socialise, study and relax. University. doctors’ surgery. Our research strength not only benefits our postgraduate research students, who are supervised by experts in their fields, but also our taught postgraduate and undergraduate students. Often our lecturers are also our researchers – those writing the Being a student means that you belong to a books and research papers which impact their subject areas. community. Although we are quite a large institution, there is a sense Our learning facilities are world-class with lecture and seminar of unity amongst Exeter staff and students that my friends at other rooms across five buildings, state-of-the-art laboratory universities don’t seem to have experienced. I feel very privileged to spaces, a new £1.2 million Masters Suite, and a specialist be part of it. Renewable Energy Engineering Facility. We also offer a wealth of collaborative learning and study spaces including the Rebecca, BA English, Penryn Campus Collaboratory, a custom-built business engagement facility and the Exchange building – which encompasses lecture theatres, an extended and refurbished library, plus informal study spaces. Almost £12m is being spent on further teaching and social facilities on the campus, due to be completed in 2020. OUR GLOBAL FIELD COURSES A distinct feature of studying at the Penryn From the Isles of Scilly to Italy, Scotland to Campus is the opportunity to travel as part of Namibia, London to the Galapagos Islands. We your degree. Field courses allow you to apply pride ourselves on delivering in excess of 50 the knowledge gained from our world-leading residential field courses a year, across all years academics in the classroom to the real-world of study, and across most degree programmes. issues around us.

Isles Of Scilly The Exchange, Penryn Campus

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OUR UNIQUE LOCATION

Thanks to its scenic beaches and coves, and dramatic clifftop views, Cornwall is one of The opportunity to study at one of the country’s top Britain’s favourite holiday destinations. The county also has a rich history of artistic and universities, built in a non-city environment, was very appealing. scientific innovation, making it a fascinating and stimulating place to study. If you’re into the city nightlife it may not be for you but, for a small town, Falmouth has a good amount of live music and restaurants. Our Penryn Campus is located at the former site of Glasney A short bus or train ride away is Truro, home to the University There is a great range of independent shops, cafes and pubs in both College, an influential 13th century institution. Partly because of Exeter’s College of Medicine and Health in Cornwall and the of the campus, the town of Penryn is now home to a growing European Centre for Environment and Human Health. The city Falmouth and Penryn. To anyone thinking of studying here, I’d just community of artists, young professionals and students. You'll find boasts stunning views of the impressive Truro Cathedral as well say come along to an Open Day and see for yourself. quirky shops, cafés and restaurants here. as many opportunities for shopping, dining and cultural outings.

Jason, MEng Renewable Energy The vibrant town of Falmouth is under 10 minutes by train Although most students find that there is plenty to do right from Penryn’s railway station and has a wealth of bars, pubs on their doorsteps, some head further afield to see what else and restaurants and a lively café culture. It’s become a hub of Cornwall has to offer – including fantastic surfing on the north Cornwall’s creative scene, with businesses, studios, shops, coast, art galleries in St Ives, beautiful gardens including Trebah galleries and great live music. It also hosts several festivals and the Eden Project and breathtaking views at the Lizard and throughout the year that honour its maritime traditions, including Bodmin Moor. All of these and other destinations are easily the Falmouth Oyster and the Falmouth Sea Shanty Festivals. explored by bus, train, car and bicycle, and some on foot via The nearby beaches, rivers and the world-famous marina also the South West Coast Path. make it a haven for those who love sand, sailing and surf.

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OUR STUDENTS’ UNION

FALMOUTH AND EXETER Welcome to the University of Exeter in Cornwall, where you have the exciting opportunity of STUDENTS’ UNION It’s very close-knit and we get a lot of one-to-one attention studying at one of the best universities in the UK, part of the prestigious Russell Group, and located in The Students’ Union (SU) jointly from the teaching staff and get to know our classmates really well. an amazing part of the world. The University of Exeter shares Penryn Campus with Falmouth University represents students of the University which offers you a unique academic and extra-curricular experience. of Exeter in Cornwall and students of You bump into people you know all the time, and that makes for My name is Joe and I am your Students’ Union President for the University of Exeter in Cornwall. I work Falmouth University. From Freshers’ a very friendly atmosphere. The other thing I’ve been impressed on your behalf along with the other elected Presidents, who are Callie Edwards (President Falmouth), Allie Week onwards, the Students’ Union by so far is the amount of support available to us. When I first Guy (President Welfare and Inclusivity) and Sarah Redman (President Student Experience). We work to will play a major role in your student arrived, I had a number of practical things I needed to sort out as improve and support your student experience and make sure your time in Cornwall is the best it can be. I am also experience, including managing over an international student, like my bank account, and I got lots of here to make sure the highest levels of the University hear and act on your feedback about your academic experience. 150 student-led activity groups, hosting a wide range of events, facilitating feedback help with that. I am a Zoology graduate and am entering my fourth year living in Cornwall. Getting involved in The Students’ Union has and offering a comprehensive advice and Aula, BSc Business, Penryn Campus opened so many doors for me, created numerous opportunities and introduced me to some of my closest friends. support service. I encourage you to get involved with as much as you can in the union, whether it be sport, volunteering, as an academic rep or any of the other opportunities that will be presented to you. And always feel free to drop me a message or come into the office for a chat!

Joe Rigby, President Exeter, Falmouth and Exeter Students’ Union, 2019/20 www.thesu.org.uk twitter.com/TheSUFalExe facebook.com/TheSUFalExe

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Pedestrian and cycle access Penryn is the historical home of Cornish Learning. The University of Exeter is very proud to be 13 14 part of this and we have developed an international reputation as the pre-eminent research from Penryn and Penryn Station 4 12 institute in Cornwall. 8 3 3 A39 We employ more than 600 staff who engage in world-leading research and educate over 2,500 students – some of the country’s most satisfied, according to the National Student Survey. Cornwall’s 5 6 1 2 beautiful landscape provides a perfect ‘living laboratory’ for students and staff from all our disciplines. Pedestrian and cycle access 9 7 We are proud of all that we have already achieved here and intend to build on this success in the future. from Penryn and Penryn Station 4 12 13 A394 Professor David Hosken, Dean of Strategic Development. 3 A39 10 3 Treliever To Penryn roundabout Station 2 6 1 A394 11 9 8 7 17

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ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL BUILDINGS T H 1 S C 5 R 9 University Reception and Shop Little Wonders Nursery A M T 10 T E 2 E S 6 A AMATA PENRYN The Compass CAMPUS I ESI Library T B C 11 ACADEMIC Career Zone ADMINISTRATION S E R 7 Chaplaincy AND IT Suites SOCIAL BUILDINGS S F SERSF (extension due to be opened in 2017/18) T I C 12 T H 1 E S 6 Politics D M 3 Business School University Reception and Shop I ESI Institute of Cornish Studies Collaboratory SELFCATERED RESIDENCES Professional Services teams Centre for Ecology and Conservation Renewable Energy group including Centre for T E 2 S E R 7 G Teaching S and study spaces 13 Accessibility Services Offshore Technologies The Compass S F SERSF Koofi Masters Suite Centre for Ecology and Conservation Library Camborne School of Mines R Multi-use Games Area (MUGA) 11 Teaching rooms and laboratories Career Zone Business School The Stannary Restaurant and bars L 8 IT Suites Collaboratory A M T 12 FXU Info@Penryn (student information desk) Energy Policy team A AMATA Centre for Geography, Environment and Society D M 3 Law T H T A 4 English Camborne School of Mines Mathematics T B C 13 Applied Mathematics History Centre for Ecology and Conservation Professional Services teams F Chapel Lecture Theatre Politics Masters Suite Renewable Energy Group including Centre Chaplaincy Student Services Institute of Cornish Studies Teaching rooms and laboratories for Offshore Technologies Centre for Ecology and Conservation Wellbeing Centre Professional Services teams Centre for Ecology and Conservation The Stannary Restaurant and bars Teaching and seminar rooms Students’ Union R E E 14 S T 8 F REEF T H T A 4 Chapel Lecture Theatre S 9 T I C 15 Impact, Innovation & Business I Research Services SELFCATERED RESIDENCES Student Services inc. Accessibility L 10 G S 16 Wellbeing Centre Info at Penryn (student information desk) Multi-use Games Area (MUGA) Centre for Geography and Environmental Science S C 5 English G L 17 Little Wonders Nursery History Koofi Teaching Lab, Penryn Campus 12

Penryn Campus and surrounding area 2019CAMS103 Welcome toPenryn Campus COVER.indd 1 @UniExeCornwall To helpyou get themostoutofyour day, you may wishtocomplete thetimetablebelow. www.exeter.ac.uk/cornwall YOUR TIMETABLE FORTHEDAY 16:00 15:30 15:00 14:30 14:00 13:30 13:00 12:30 12:00 11:30 11:00 10:30 10:00 09:30 09:00 enjoy your visit. The Penryn Campusisa Regional DevelopmentFund. part-funded bytheEU Cornwall initiativeand Combined Universitiesin

www.exeter.ac.uk/enquiry Telephone +44(0)1326371801 Cornwall TR109FE Penryn Treliever Road Penryn Campus University ofExeter Admissions andStudentRecruitment FURTHER INFORMATION This brochure offers you some of the highlights you This brochure offers you some of the highlights in Cornwall. Welcome to the campus, we hope you in Cornwall. Welcome will find for researching, teaching, learning and living will find for researching, teaching, learning and

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