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︎︎︎  Sustainable Photography?

2025 SUMMER CONFERENCE

The Institute of Photography at Falmouth University, in partnership with the Sustainable Darkroom, are pleased to announce a conference in July 2025 on the theme of (un)sustainable photography. 

As we navigate the world of accelerating climate change and collapsing natural systems, we must continue to ask the question:

“How do those involved in photography think about their role and their practice?”

This event will bring together those who practice photography, those who teach photography, and those who care about photography. Through presentations, discussions, and workshops, participants will engage in listening, sharing, and a range of practical activities.

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CONFERENCE DATES AND LOCATION

2-4 July 2025

Falmouth University,
Penryn Campus,
Treliever Road,
Penryn,
Cornwall,
TR10 9FE.

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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION + WORKSHOP FEES

Attendance = £100  (includes lunch on 3rd + 4th July)
Workshops = Free  (on a first come / first served basis)

Registration: 
Full Registration HERE
Falmouth Student Registration HERE

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TIMINGS

2nd July:
Evening registration with event at Blueprint 

3rd July:
Presentations and Workshops at Falmouth University, Penryn Campus.

4th July:
Presentations and Workshops at Falmouth University, Penryn Campus.


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Given the theme of this conference we aim to minimise its environmental impact.  After some consideration we opted for an in-person event rather than one that was purely online. We felt that the benefits of meeting colleagues face-to-face would outweigh the reduced carbon footprint of an online event which is not without its environmental impact. We hope that those participants who do decide to travel to Cornwall for this event will use public transport and perhaps stay for a few days longer to justify the trip.


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PRACTICALITIES

Travel:

Travel by car - Penryn Campus - Parking is paid on site.
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Travel by rail - change at Truro for Penryn. A short walk to campus, or regular buses.


Accommodation:

There are options in Falmouth or Penryn.

There is a regular bus service between Falmouth to Penryn Campus.

Guest Houses and BnBs:
https://www.visitfalmouth.com/accommodation/accommodation_type/guest-houses/ 

Camping:
https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/England/South_West/Cornwall/Truro/cosawes-park/

Student Halls:
https://cornwall-plus.co.uk/stay/accommodation/


Campus Information:

For accessibility information, campus map and sustainability information please visit:
https://fxplus.ac.uk/campus-information/