Month: April 2026

April 17, 2026

Following discussions with Go Cornwall, and thanks to feedback from students and staff, we are pleased to announce that the bus operator has agreed to freeze bus prices for 19-25 year olds until the summer. This means if you are aged 19-25, unlimited one day travel on Cornwall’s bus network is £8.

In addition, bus users with a valid university email address can now get £20 off the Adult Weekly Ticket (usually £40) when using the Transport for Cornwall app. With the new university discount applied the ticket offers unlimited travel across all of Cornwall, for seven consecutive days, for just £20.

The university discount now makes the Adult Weekly Ticket better value than many other 7-day unlimited travel options, such as the Young Person’s (19-25) All of Cornwall 7-day bundle (£32), Town Zone Ticket 7-day bundle (£28) and Under 19 All of Cornwall unlimited 7-day bundle (£24).

To redeem your university discount and receive £20 off the Adult Weekly Ticket, follow the instructions below. For more information about bus travel and pricing, you can visit the updated Public Transport pages on the FX Plus website.

£20 University Discount on Adult Weekly Bus Ticket

How it works

1. Download the Transport for Cornwall app: Download the Transport for Cornwall app – Transport for Cornwall
2. Create an account using your university email address ending in one of the following:

• @falmouth.ac.uk

• @exeter.ac.uk

• @fxplus.ac.uk

• @thesu.org.uk

2. Once your account is verified, you’ll automatically receive a £20 discount when purchasing a Cornwall Adult Weekly Ticket.

The £20 discount will be applied automatically when you have verified your account, are signed in with your University email address and select an Adult Weekly Ticket, or use code: FALMOUTH27.

Validity

• The discount is valid from 12th April 2026 till 1st July 2026

What you’ll pay

Adult Weekly Ticket price after discount: £20

April 14, 2026

FX Plus Campus and Residential Support has been shortlisted as one of four finalists in the Innovation of the Year category at the Association for Student Residential Accommodation (ASRA) Awards 2026.  

The nomination recognises the impact the FX Plus teams have made on the student experience, campus safety, and institutional resilience. It also highlights the collaborative work between Safety and Support, Accommodation Services, and Student Services, who together have created a more holistic and integrated 24/7 student support service for students living in accommodation and during out‑of‑hours periods. This innovative approach has already received significant external recognition through the team’s recent contribution to achieving two UMHC Awards, alongside excellent feedback praising the quality, integration, and student‑centred nature of the services delivered. 

Reflecting on the shortlisting, Natalie Brown, Head of Campus and Residential Support said: 

“This achievement would not be possible without the contribution of each service, or without the strong collaborative approach all teams continue to demonstrate in working more effectively together to deliver a truly student-focused and cohesive service.” 

ASRA Events Officer Jeanette Wilson added: 

“It was inspiring to see so many teams and individuals doing exceptional work across the sector. The standard of submissions was incredibly high, and the finalists were very closely matched.” 

The winners will be announced at the ASRA Conference Awards Dinner on Tuesday 21 April at the Hilton, Liverpool. FX Plus is shortlisted alongside Loughborough University’s Student Accommodation Centre, Bangor University’s Campus Life, and The University of Manchester’s Accommodation Team, reflecting an exceptionally strong field of contenders. 

April 7, 2026

This winter saw us successfully plant 106 new trees across the Penryn Campus, thanks to Forest for Cornwall funding and a fantastic cross campus collaboration.

Staff from FX Plus, the University of Exeter Sustainability Team, and Maisie Williams, a student at the University of Exeter and part-time Sustainability Intern, worked together to organise and deliver the project.

Four volunteer tree planting events were held on the Penryn Campus, bringing together 43 students, staff and local community members to help get the trees into the ground.

Tree species were carefully selected to suit the varied conditions across campus, from exposed and windy locations to areas prone to waterlogging. Pot-grown trees were planted, combining native and ornamental species chosen for their tolerance of specific site conditions.

A new orchard of fruit trees has also been established beside the boardwalk between Old Lane and the Studytel building. All the trees were planted with a layer of mulch sourced from the Penryn grounds and protected with spiral guards. In addition, young hedging whips and ornamental willows were planted to fill gaps and reinforce our existing hedgerows.

“It’s been brilliant working together to add more trees to the Penryn Campus and I can’t wait to taste the first apple from the fruit trees!” said Dr. Rosalind Shaw, Sustainability Manager (Biodiversity) at the University of Exeter.

In total, 16 different species of tree were planted, which will further support wildlife and biodiversity on campus.

This project highlights the power of teamwork across departments and with our wider campus community.

A big thank you to everyone involved and to Forest for Cornwall, whose funding made it possible to purchase the trees and bring this project to life.

Forest for Cornwall supports local residents, businesses and communities of Cornwall to plant woodlands, orchards, hedgerows, parks and gardens. Their projects aim to “tackle the climate and ecological emergencies by supporting the planting of the right trees, in the right place for the right purpose.” You can find out more about them on their website.

Volunteer sustainability events will continue run every Wednesday from 2–4pm at the Penryn campus until May. Visit Eventbrite for more details.