Penryn Campus is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
The campus at Tremough is shared between the Universities of Exeter and Falmouth.
It was set up to transform higher education in Cornwall, improve social mobility and reverse the exodus of talent leaving the Duchy.
During the past two decades, it's flourished significantly, with acclaimed research centres, cutting-edge facilities and an expanding community engagement programme.
Today, the 100-acre site, which is known for its sub-tropical flora and fruit-producing orchards, is home to around 6,000 students - 2,500 of which are registered at Exeter.
On this milestone, the University of Exeter plans to organise a series of events, such as a research showcase, public lectures, and an opportunity for local businesses and the community to engage with staff and students.
President and vice-chancellor of the University of Exeter, Professor Lisa Roberts said: "Our Penryn Campus has gone from strength-to-strength since its inception.
"The research and education taking place here put our University and our region on the map as an international hub for sustainability and, coupled with the enormous potential of the county, place us at the forefront of global efforts to tackle climate and ecological crises."
Tremough, the site where Penryn Campus was built, has a history dating back all the way to 1309.
Through the centuries, the site shifted hands multiple times, used for various purposes and finally bought by the Combined Universities in Cornwall group in 1994.
Vice president and deputy vice-chancellor of the University of Exeter, Cornwall, Professor Martin Siegert said: "Looking ahead to the next 20 years, I’m confident that our expertise in areas such as critical minerals, sustainable mining, offshore wind energy, ecology and conservation, Cornish culture, the environment and human health, and Space and data science, will help shape the development of Cornwall and enrich its communities."
The campus has grown substantially since its establishment two decades ago.
A series of developments have occurred over the years, including the £30m Environment and Sustainability Institute (ESI) in 2013, the £5m Science and Engineering Research Support Facility (SERSF), and the £12m Stella Turk building.
The impact of the university on Cornwall’s economy has also increased, contributing significantly to the Duchy’s Gross Domestic Product, supporting thousands of jobs, and stimulating the regional economy.
To find out more about the last 20 years of the University of Exeter, Cornwall, a 20th anniversary webpage has been set up at https://www.exeter.ac.uk/cornwall/20years/
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