Service Status & Opening Times

Student and Academic Services

Campus Library – Penryn

Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Student Helpdesk – Penryn

Mon. – Fri. 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Campus Library – Falmouth

Mon. – Fri. 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sat. 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sun. 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Student Helpdesk – Falmouth

Mon. – Fri. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Food and Drink

AMATA Cafe

Mon. – Fri. 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

ESI Cafe

Mon. – Fri. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Fox Cafe

Mon. – Fri. 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Koofi

Mon. – Fri. 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sat. 10:30 am – 3:30 pm

Penryn Campus Shop

Mon. – Fri. 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sat. 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sun. 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Stannary Bar

Mon. – Sat. 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sun. 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Stannary Kitchen

Mon. – Fri. 8:00 am – 2:30 pm

Sustainability Cafe

Mon. – Fri. 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Catered Halls

Mon. – Fri. 8:00 am – 10:00 am5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Facilities and Services

Falmouth Campus Art Shop

Mon. – Fri. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

IT Service Desk

Mon. – Fri. 8:45 am – 5:15 pm

Sports Centre

Mon. – Fri. 6:30 am – 10:00 pm
Sat. – Sun. 8:30 am – 6:00 pm

Multi Use Games Area

Mon. – Sun. 7:00 am – 10:00 pm

Disruptions

Stannary Lift (Asset B009_E-034-00205) Temporarily Out of Service – Until Further Notice

The Stannary lift (asset B009_E-034-00205) is currently out of service and awaiting repair.
An alternative accessible route is available for students attending seminars on the 3rd floor of DDM. Please follow the diversion signage.
Alternative route from the Stannary lift, Ground Floor:

  1. Use the lift in the Exchange Ground Floor to access the 2nd floor (Library area).
  2. Cross to the lift opposite.
  3. Exit the lift to the Red/Yellow/Green seminar corridor
  4. Travel through to Exchange Courtyard
  5. Use this lift to access the 3rd floor of DDM.
  6. Follow the external walkway across to the seminar rooms.
Stannary Lift Diversion Picture 1
Stannary Lift Diversion Picture 2
Stannary Lift Diversion Picture 3
Stannary Lift Diversion Picture 4
Stannary Lift Diversion Picture 4

If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact the Estates Helpdesk on 01326 255686 or EstatesHelpdesk@fxplus.ac.uk.  

Peter Lanyon East Lift (Asset 00211) Temporarily Out of Service – Until Further Notice

Lift asset 00211 in Peter Lanyon East is temporarily out of service due to a fault. Our external contractors have attended, and we are now awaiting a replacement part. An alternative accessible route is available via the Peter Lanyon West lift and through to Peter Lanyon East. Please be aware that the route passes through a staff-only area. Students and the public needing to use the accessible route are able to seek assistance via the Peter Lanyon East reception. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Image of the location of the lift in Peter Lanyon East

If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact the Estates Helpdesk on 01326 255686 or EstatesHelpdesk@fxplus.ac.uk.  

Water Leak Affecting Cornwall Business School and The SU – Updated Monday 21 September 2026

Due to the recent water leak, the following buildings will remain closed until further notice:

  • Cornwall Business School
  • The SU

Please be aware that all events, learning and activities planned in these locations will be relocated by the Timetabling team. Please continue to check the updated timetables and be aware that it sometimes takes a little while longer to update within the apps.

You can find the SU team at Penryn campus in the foyer between the SU and the Masters Suite, in front of the SU Pantry. Events that were planned to take place at the SU will have venue information updated on the What’s On page.

All other spaces are now open and fully operational:

  • Postgraduate Suite (Masters Suite, Glass Box Meeting Room and toilet facilities)
  • DDM Seminar Rooms
  • Exeter teaching lab
  • Lecture Theatres A & B

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we put temporary arrangements in place following the recent flooding. We are working hard to restore services as quickly and safely as possible and return to normal operations.

For any urgent queries regarding timetabling, contact timetabling@fxplus.ac.uk. For urgent general building enquiries, please contact estates@fxplus.ac.uk.

Reduced Parking in Car Park F & G, Penryn Campus – From Monday 5 October to Monday 2 November 2026

Due to starting the groundwork to install new EV Chargers in Carpark F, there will be reduced parking in Car Park F and at the bottom of Car Park G (near the Sports Centre). Work will begin on Monday 5 October and complete on Monday 2 November 2027. During this period a number of car parking spaces will be out of use; there will be diversions in place when trenching across the road, however other routes will remain open and access to alternative areas of the car parks will be available at all times. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we make these improvements to campus.

If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact the Estates Helpdesk on 01326 255686 or EstatesHelpdesk@fxplus.ac.uk.  

Sports Centre Closed – Sunday 1 November 2026

Due to an essential electrical shutdown on Sunday 1 November, it is necessary for us to close the Sports Centre at Penryn campus for the entire day. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact the Estates Helpdesk on 01326 255686 or EstatesHelpdesk@fxplus.ac.uk.  

Reduced Parking in Car Park E – Until September 2027

To enable the Penryn 2.0 project works, a small section of Car Park E will be cordoned off and used as a site compound from 13 April through to 30 September. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact the Estates Helpdesk on 01326 255686 or EstatesHelpdesk@fxplus.ac.uk.  

Rosehill Meeting Room 1 Out of Use – Until Further Notice

Rosehill Meeting Room 1 will be out of use until the new year due to ongoing water ingress. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact the Estates Helpdesk on 01326 255686 or EstatesHelpdesk@fxplus.ac.uk.

Fire Alarm Testing at Falmouth and Penryn Campuses

Penryn Campus testing: Sundays 7:30am to 9:00am.
The bell will sound for a few seconds so please take no action and do not evacuate the building at this signal. If you cannot hear the alarm in your area, please inform Safety and Support on 01326 255875. Should the bell continue to sound, please assume it is a real alarm and evacuate accordingly. Please obey alarms at all other times.
Falmouth Campus testing: Wednesdays from 3:00pm.
Contact: Safety and Support Tel: 01326 255875 (ext. 5875) or email: SafetyandSupport@fxplus.ac.uk.

Please send comments, feedback and submissions to comms@fxplus.ac.uk