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Southampton Solent launches Civic Charter with Council backing
Southampton Solent University unveils new Civic Charter, reinforcing its commitment to the city and wider region
17 July 2025Media hub
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Solent University tops Hampshire rankings in National Student Survey
Positive NSS results for Solent see the university topping local charts in several key areas
9 July 2025news
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The class of 2025 get set to graduate
Southampton Solent University will celebrate graduands alongside their friends, family and peers.
1 July 2025news
Engineering
Top results for science and engineering at Solent
The 2025 National Student Survey showcases the positive impact of Solent's Department of Science and Engineering.
18 July 2025news
Maritime
Warsash aids adventurer’s Atlantic row
Warsash Maritime School helps intrepid adventurers take on the World’s Toughest Row
17 July 2025news
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Honorary fellowship for arts icon
On Friday 11 July, Kerry Kyriacos Michael MBE became an Honorary Fellow at Southampton Solent University.
11 July 2025
Solent open days
Experience life as a student at Solent at one of our on-campus or virtual undergraduate, postgraduate or maritime open days.
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Sport and fitness
Recognition for coaching stars
Four class of 2025 graduates were nominated for the coveted CIMSPA Prize for Sport Coaching.
11 July 2025news
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AI expert becomes honorary doctor of science
Dr John Flackett received an honorary doctorate during Southampton Solent University's 2025 graduation week.
10 July 2025Solent success
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Sport and fitnessStudent athletes at Solent to represent Great Britain
Xavier Hinves and Tom Holland are heading to the Canoe Sprint European and World Championships this summer.
18 June 2025 - news
Sport and fitnessSolent graduate makes waves in Southampton community
Southampton Solent University graduate Shiraz Zawahir, is recognised for his inspiring work with communities through Saints Foundation.
3 December 2024 - news
GeneralZara Tangi making waves on the world stage
A Southampton Solent student will join the GB Sports Therapy team at the World Transplant Games in 2025
27 November 2024
Opinion
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Digital art, animation, games and VFXLike and subscribe - how videogame streaming has turned entertainment on its head
Dr Nick Hampton, Course Leader for Computer Games Programming and Design is exploring the rewards and risks of videogame streaming.
17 February 2025 - news
Sport and fitnessEmpowering the next generation to do both - how universities help student athletes succeed in dual careers
Retired Commonwealth Games medallist, Kelly Simm, talks dual careers.
21 November 2024 - news
Film, TV and mediaThe hero’s journey needs unravelling: it’s time to tell new stories
Dr Roy Hanney, Associate Professor of Media, explores the relevance of Joseph Campbell's hero's journey in contemporary storytelling.
27 October 2024 - news
OpinionNavigating the future - the intersection of marine technology and sustainability
Matthew Stewart, Warsash Maritime School's Deputy Director, explores how technology is driving sustainability in the marine industry.
8 October 2024
Student experience
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Architecture, interiors and construction'Incredibly empowering' - lived experience leads to moving vision for hospital ward
BA (Hons) Interior Design Decoration undergrad, Sophie Criddle has created a Final Major Project which weaves in her own experiences.
23 June 2025 - news
Film, TV and mediaSolent's Wembley final
Sports Journalism students were given the chance to report from Wembley Stadium over the weekend.
29 May 2025 - news
Fashion, make-up and prostheticsFashion stars chosen as Talent of Tomorrow
15 graduating students from Southampton Solent University's Department of Art and Music took part in the 2025 Talent of Tomorrow shoot.
23 May 2025 - news
GeneralSaints partnership boosting opportunities for Solent
Solent's partnership with Southampton FC is benefitting students in a range of ways
22 May 2025
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Southampton Solent launches 2035 vision
Ready for the Future: Strategy 2035 - Southampton Solent's ten year vision has launched
6 February 2025Research
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GeneralResearch partnership centres community in evaluating impact
Southampton Solent University is collaborating with Communicare to develop a new evaluation method, informed by research.
7 July 2025 - news
EngineeringTriFoiler Demonstrator Proves Cost Reduction Potential of Electric Fast Ferries
Electric trimaran vessel successfully concludes initial sea trials on Southampton water.
12 June 2025 - news
MaritimePioneering research to tackle work-related ill-health in maritime sector
Researchers are collaborating with industry partners to address work-related ill-health among maritime workers.
31 March 2025 - newsMaritime
Trifoiler demonstrator enters sea trials stage
Solent's project with Chartwell Marine and Newcastle Marine Services has entered the test phase.
28 March 2025
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TriFoiler Demonstrator Proves Cost Reduction Potential of Electric Fast Ferries
Electric trimaran vessel successfully concludes initial sea trials on Southampton water.
12 June 2025 - news
Law and criminologyCommunity law clinic reaches milestone
Solent Law Clinic, a free service offering housing and family legal advice, has now supported more than 100 clients.
4 June 2025 - news
Film, TV and mediaBAFTA win for Solent alumni
At the 2025 BAFTA Television Awards, Department of Film and Media alumni, Joe Williams, won big for Mr Bates vs the Post Office.
20 May 2025 - news
MaritimeUniversity helps power maiden voyage of wind-assisted tanker with world-first training
Southampton Solent has partnered with Union Maritime Limited to help make green travel easier
15 April 2025
Upcoming events
View all eventsApprenticeships information webinar: Health Play Specialist
Wed 23 July
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Apprenticeships information webinar: Sports Coach
Mon 4 August
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Solent Insight Series: Get clear on Clearing
Mon 4 August
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Apprenticeships information webinar: Construction and built environment
Wed 6 August
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