Over the summer, when students leave campus, some FX Plus services switch to operating a reduced service and opening times. These will revert back to their usual opening times when the new term starts. You can find a summary of the changes below:
Student and Academic Support
Wellbeing
- The Wellbeing Team are available as normal, excluding the Bank Holidays (Mon 25 May & 31 August 2026).
- If you need help during the closure period, you can visit the need help now page or contact our out of hours team in Glasney Lodge.
Glasney Lodge Residences
- Phone Number: 01326253503
Library and Student Helpdesks
Falmouth Campus Library
The Library will be closed on Bank Holidays (Monday 25 May & Monday 31 August). Starting on Tuesday 26 May, the opening times will be:
- Open weekdays 9am-5pm only – Student Helpdesk and Library support will available during these hours.
- Closed in the evenings and on weekends throughout the summer break, with the exception of Saturday 30 May when the Library will be open 10am-6pm.
- Usual term time hours resume at the beginning of the new academic year.
Penryn Campus Library
- Open 24/7 throughout summer break.
- From Monday 15 June, the Student Helpdesk and Library support will be available 9am-5pm on weekdays. Outside of these hours it will be open for self-service.
- From Saturday 13 June, weekends will be self-service only.
- Remains open for self-service only on the Bank Holidays (Monday 25 May & Monday 31 August).
- Usual term time hours resume at the beginning of the new academic year.
Our libraries and spaces are regularly patrolled by our Safety and Support team. If you require assistance or would like to report any concerns, you can contact them at any time using the SafeZone app or the 24/7 Emergency line 01326254444.
Multifaith Chaplaincy
The summer opening hours for Multifaith Chaplaincy services are as follows:
- The Chaplaincy room in Fox Building on Falmouth Campus will be open in line with the building opening times, 9am – 6:30pm, Monday to Friday.
- Penryn Chaplaincy will remain open 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday, including the Bank Holidays (Monday 25 May & Monday 31 August). While there will be a reduced presence of chaplains, as most will take a well-earned break until September, Mary will continue to come in most Thursdays. Students and staff are welcome to use the space and make themselves at home with a cup of tea or coffee.
- The Muslim prayer room on the Penryn campus remains open 24/7 throughout the summer to staff and students (via student/staff ID card), including Bank Holidays.
Food and Drink
Updated opening times for Summer 2026
Dates and times TBC – Please look back here for further updates.
Fox Cafe
- Open 9am – 3.45pm Monday to Friday
Falmouth Campus Art Shop
- Open 10am – 3pm Monday and Thursday
- CLOSED Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
From – Monday 23 June to Friday 7 September
Amata Cafe
- CLOSED
ESI Cafe
- CLOSED
Koofi
- Open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
- Open 9am – 4pm Saturday
- Closes Sunday
Stannary Bar
- CLOSED
Stannary Deli Bar
- CLOSED
Stannary Kitchen
- Open 8am – 2pm Monday to Friday
Sustainability Cafe
- Open 8.30am – 4pm Monday to Friday
Penryn Campus Shop
- Open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
- CLOSED Saturday and Sunday
All the food and retail outlets will close for the Summer Bank Holiday on Monday 31 August.
Facilities and Services
IT Service Desk & Estates Helpdesk
Our helpdesks remain open throughout summer operating usual opening hours (8:45am – 5:15pm) but will close for the Bank Holidays (Monday 25 May & Monday 31 August 2025).
Sports Centre
The Sports Centre’s opening hours remain the same throughout the summer, with the exception of the Bank Holidays, where will operate reduced hours:
- Monday 25 May – 9am-6pm
- Monday 31 August – 9am-6pm
