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From Cornwall to the Outback: An Adventure in Mining 
June 23, 2026August 12, 2026

From Cornwall to the Outback: An Adventure in Mining 

Ben Mantell‑Jolly (MSc Mining Engineering, 2022)  Mining Engineer, Advanced Mining Production Systems (AMPS) Western Australia  If you’d told fifteen-year-old me that one day I’d be living on the other side of the […]

Academic, Alumni, Careers, Cornwall, Life in the South West, Penryn Campus, Penryn Campus alumni, Studying by Author
Why I chose to study Business and Environment in Cornwall
June 18, 2026June 15, 2026

Why I chose to study Business and Environment in Cornwall

Hello – my name is Helena and I’ve just finished studying BSc Business and Environment at the Penryn Campus in Cornwall. When I was looking […]

Academic, Careers, Cornwall, Lectures and Seminars, Life in the South West, Penryn Campus, reflection, Studying, Undergraduate by Author
Where can a mining degree take you?
June 15, 2026August 12, 2026

Where can a mining degree take you?

Tom Savage (MEng Mining Engineering, 2021)  Senior Mining Engineer at Larvotto Resources, New South Wales  At school, I loved Geology. I had a great teacher who made the subject […]

Alumni, Careers, Cornwall, Penryn Campus, Penryn Campus alumni, Studying, Undergraduate by Author
An unexpected internship: how my humanities degree equipped me to work in a totally new industry
June 5, 2026June 3, 2026

An unexpected internship: how my humanities degree equipped me to work in a totally new industry

Hi, I’m Jena. I’m a final-year Politics and International Relations student at the University of Exeter. I’m originally from Paris, but I’ve spent the last […]

Academic, Careers, Cornwall, Life in the South West, Penryn Campus, Placements, Studying, Undergraduate by Author
Why I Chose the University of Exeter for My Degree 
June 1, 2026June 1, 2026

Why I Chose the University of Exeter for My Degree 

Hello! My name is Eunjeong Cho, though you can also call me Luna. I’m from the Republic of Korea and currently studying for a Master of Science in Environment […]

Cornwall, Culture, Health and wellbeing, International, Lectures and Seminars, Life on Campus, Mature students, Mental health, Penryn Campus, Wellbeing by ec1054
Realities of life in Cornwall: Some of my favourite activities around Penryn Campus
May 21, 2026May 18, 2026

Realities of life in Cornwall: Some of my favourite activities around Penryn Campus

Hey! It’s Evie here, a final year History and Politics undergraduate at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus. I’m originally from London, so coming to study in Cornwall meant quite a big change to my pace […]

Cornwall, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Lifestyle, Penryn Campus, Uncategorized by ec1047
“Where even is Penryn…?” Why Cornwall is a special place to go to university
May 18, 2026

“Where even is Penryn…?” Why Cornwall is a special place to go to university

Hey! It’s Evie here, a third year History & Politics student at Exeter’s Penryn Campus. As I’m submitting my final assignments and getting ready to move back home to London, I’ve been reflecting […]

Cornwall, Life in the South West, Life on Campus, Penryn Campus, Uncategorized by ec1047
Expectations vs Reality – Socialising and Making Friends at the Penryn Campus
May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Expectations vs Reality – Socialising and Making Friends at the Penryn Campus

Hello! I’m Prisha and I’m in my third and final year studying BSc Zoology. Coming from a slight introvert, here is my honest take on my expectations vs the reality of socialising and making friends around Penryn Campus.  Many people might think […]

Cornwall, Food and eating, Life in the South West, Lifestyle, Penryn Campus, Uncategorized, Wellbeing by pb713
Getting around Cornwall on public transport: A Student’s Guide to local buses 
April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Getting around Cornwall on public transport: A Student’s Guide to local buses 

Hey! It’s Evie, a final year History and Politics student here at the Penryn Campus. Like many people, I picked the Cornwall campus because I loved the location and wanted to […]

Cornwall, Exploring Devon and Cornwall, Life in the South West, Penryn Campus, Sustainability by ec1047
A life changing year – how CSM helped me on the path to success
April 20, 2026August 12, 2026

A life changing year – how CSM helped me on the path to success

Julian Adah (MSc Mining Engineering, 2023) Graduate Mining Engineer, Barminco Western Australia My interest in mining began through geology. I originally went into geology with […]

Alumni, Careers, Cornwall, International, Mature students, Penryn Campus, Penryn Campus alumni, Postgraduate by Author

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