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This information will be updated no later than six months after the end of the previous academic year.
Full legal name of the institution
Southampton Solent University Higher Education Corporation
Preferred name
Southampton Solent University
Correspondence address
East Park Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0YN
Constitutional documents of Solent University
Board of Governors
Southampton Solent University is overseen by a Board of Governors. The Board of Governors is generally responsible for looking after the public investment and the public interest at the University. There are normally 19 governors, most of whom are voluntary independent members, drawn from business. They bring to the board a blend of commercial, professional and life experience. There are also internal members, including the Vice-Chancellor, two staff and the President and Vice-President of the Students' Union.
View a list of Governors who were serving on the Board as at 31 January 2026
View the University's current Governors
The statement on public benefit within the financial statements confirm that the institution has regard to Charity Commission guidance on reporting how it delivers its charitable objectives 'for the public benefit'.
