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Student tackles island decarbonisation challenge
Engineering student wins award for island decarbonisation project.
24 August 2026Media hub
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Student turns recycled household tech into working radio telescope
Engineering final major project demonstrates how radio astronomy can be made more accessible
19 August 2026news
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Documentary shines a light on vital NHS role
Film and TV students partnered with Meon Health Practice to produce a documentary that challenges perceptions of NHS receptionists
12 August 2026news
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Renewable Energy Engineering course gains prestigious industry accreditation
Solent’s BEng (Hons) Renewable Energy Engineering course has been accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
4 September 2026news
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Student turns passion for space into award-winning university project
A engineering graduate’s FMP exploring intelligent control systems, has earned an industry award and first class honours degree.
3 September 2026news
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Solent relaunches Help to Grow: Management Course for SME leaders
Southampton Solent University has relaunched its Help to Grow: Management course.
1 September 2026
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Showcasing Solent Sport on the world stage
Solent's Sport team have been in attendance at the FISU World Forum 2026.
28 August 2026news
Fashion, make-up and prosthetics
On set, on brief and in the industry
Fashion students gain hands-on industry experience while completing their degrees.
27 August 2026Opinion
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Psychology, sociology and educationThe psychology behind smash-hit reality show, The Traitors
Southampton Solent University's latest academic insight sees Lecturer in Psychology, Dr Shakiba Moghadam talk The Traitors.
23 January 2026 - news
MaritimeCelebrating our local port
Maritime business expert, Nicola Pryce-Roberts, looks at what it takes to run a successful port
8 January 2026 - newsFilm, TV and media
Universities as infrastructures of support: making the Solent Film Office happen
Associate Professor, Dr Roy Hanney penned an opinion piece, published by HEPI.
26 November 2025 - news
Accounting, economics and financeExpert comment on The Budget
The budget today confirms a government focused on stability rather than sweeping reform says business expert.
26 November 2025
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Engineering and yacht designStudent tackles island decarbonisation challenge
Engineering student wins award for island decarbonisation project.
24 August 2026 - newsEngineering and yacht design
Student turns recycled household tech into working radio telescope
Engineering final major project demonstrates how radio astronomy can be made more accessible
19 August 2026 - news
Business, marketing and eventsGoing live at the UK's biggest festival stages
Solent students win praise from Boardmasters organisers as festival partnership reaches 12-year milestone.
18 August 2026 - newsFilm, TV and media
Documentary shines a light on vital NHS role
Film and TV students partnered with Meon Health Practice to produce a documentary that challenges perceptions of NHS receptionists
12 August 2026
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Royal visit marks opening of SMART Centre
On Thursday 15 January, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Southampton Solent University.
15 January 2026Research
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MaritimeDriving clean maritime innovation
Solent supports Wightlink’s project to develop zero‑emission FastCat operations.
14 January 2026 - news
Film, TV and mediaHelping young people find their voice - cross-sector collaboration tackles sexual harassment
Southampton Solent University has collaborated with a local school and charity to raise awareness of sexual harassment.
28 October 2025 - news
Psychology, sociology and educationResearchers unveil innovative information-sharing tool to protect vulnerable youth
Pioneering tool that could help transform how public services and communities protect young people from exploitation.
16 October 2025 - news
MaritimeSolent showcases VR breakthrough for seafarer safety
Industry-focussed conference marks successful conclusion of ‘VR Emergency @ Sea’ project
9 October 2025
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Driving clean maritime innovation
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14 January 2026 - news
GeneralUniversity strengthens civic partnerships to drive city growth
Solent welcomed civic and business representatives to discuss the university's role in the future of the region
5 November 2025 - news
GeneralHighlighting flexible online apprenticeships
As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, we highlight our growing portfolio of online higher and degree apprenticeships
5 February 2026 - news
Engineering and yacht designRoyal visit marks opening of SMART Centre
On Thursday 15 January, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Southampton Solent University.
15 January 2026
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