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Southampton Solent University achieves highest ever ranking in Guardian University Guide 2026
Southampton Solent gains 28 places in the rankings to achieve its highest ever ranking
13 September 2025Media hub
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Awards
University shortlisted for prestigious digital innovation award
Solent University shortlisted for Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025
4 September 2025news
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Southampton Solent University and Southampton FC extend long-standing partnership
Solent & Saints are set to continue their productive partnership for another three years
6 August 2025news
Maritime
Solent showcases VR breakthrough for seafarer safety
Industry-focussed conference marks successful conclusion of ‘VR Emergency @ Sea’ project
9 October 2025news
Music and performing arts
‘The value was unlimited’ - Solent alumnus carves out music industry success
James Moodie, a Southampton Solent University graduate, is thriving in the music industry.
9 October 2025news
Fashion, make-up and prosthetics
Creative industries at Solent soar in national rankings
School of Creative Industries celebrates standout performances in the Guardian University Guide 2026.
8 October 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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Black History Month exhibition returns to university
Southampton Solent University is one of nine venues to host Black History Month South's 2025 Colourism exhibition.
8 October 2025news
Film, TV and media
Industry ready - Solent invests in new podcast studio
Southampton Solent University has invested in the latest technology with a cutting-edge podcast studio.
6 October 2025Opinion
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Sport and fitnessPractice-led? It's all about impact
In our latest blog, Southampton Solent University's Lecturer in Sport Psychology, Tom Doncom, talks practice-led learning and teaching.
11 September 2025 - news
GeneralJoy and jubilation - graduation at Solent
In Solent's 20th year, the University's Senior Associate Academic Registrar, Sarah Bishop, reflects on two decades of graduation.
27 August 2025 - news
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
Student experience
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Sport and fitnessStudent supports elite athletes at world cup
A BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy student had the opportunity to support rugby players at this year's world cup.
1 October 2025 - news
Sport and fitnessStudents gain world-class insight at British and World Transplant Games
Solent students have been supporting athletes at both the British Transplant Games and the World Transplant Games.
5 September 2025 - blogs
Film, TV and mediaStudents go live at the UK’s biggest festival stages
Solent students worked at some of the UK’s most iconic festivals with crews working in outside broadcast, documentary and photography.
2 September 2025 - news
GeneralHow emerging creative talent is boosting local business
At Southampton Solent University, an in-house creative agency is connecting talented students to businesses who need their skills.
18 August 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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Solent showcases VR breakthrough for seafarer safety
Industry-focussed conference marks successful conclusion of ‘VR Emergency @ Sea’ project
9 October 2025 - news
Health and medical sciencesNew research makes steps towards tackling antibiotic resistance
Biomedical science researchers at Southampton Solent University have published exciting new research.
24 September 2025 - news
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
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General newsSouthampton 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 2025 - newsSport and fitness
Students gain world-class insight at British and World Transplant Games
Solent students have been supporting athletes at both the British Transplant Games and the World Transplant Games.
5 September 2025 - news
GeneralNew academic leaders to drive forward 2035 Strategy
Southampton Solent University has appointed four new Deans to lead its academic schools
8 September 2025 - newsAwards
University shortlisted for prestigious digital innovation award
Solent University shortlisted for Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025
4 September 2025
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View all eventsOnline seminar series: What is the Global South and why it matters - Session 3
Wed 15 October
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Undergraduate on-campus open day
Sat 18 October
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Accountancy and Finance Taster Day
Mon 20 October
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Apprenticeships information webinar: Registered Nurse (NMC 2018) - Adult
Mon 20 October
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