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Engineering and yacht design
Showcasing the next generation of Engineering talent
Students presented their final projects to employers, industry advisory board members and sector specialists.
28 May 2026- news
GeneralStudent sails into Youth America’s Cup squad
Leo Wilkinson selected for prestigious Athena Pathway Youth Squad for the Youth America’s Cup
27 May 2026 - news
Architecture, interiors and constructionOpening doors to careers in architecture
Solent is enhancing its architecture offer, building on the success of its existing courses
13 May 2026 - news
MaritimeMaritime Solent signs Civic Charter with Solent University
Maritime Solent signs Civic Charter, strengthening ties between the region’s education, business and community sectors.
15 April 2026 - news
Engineering and yacht designIndustry boost for engineering education
Collaboration with Fortis IBA enhances real world engineering learning.
12 March 2026 - news
Engineering and yacht designHand crafted rose marks royal visit
Talented technical instructor crafts striking metal rose for royal SMART centre launch.
22 January 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 - news
MaritimeDriving clean maritime innovation
Solent supports Wightlink’s project to develop zero‑emission FastCat operations.
14 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 - news
MaritimeLeading maritime school welcomes international visitors
Southampton Solent University welcomed a delegation from India on Tuesday 18 November.
19 November 2025 - news
MaritimeCadet of the year goes to Warsash Maritime School student
Jasmine Bibby, a HND Nautical Science student at Warsash Maritime School took home a trophy at the Maritime Solent Awards.
30 October 2025 
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MaritimeSolent showcases VR breakthrough for seafarer safety
Industry-focussed conference marks successful conclusion of ‘VR Emergency @ Sea’ project
9 October 2025 - news
Engineering and yacht designEngineering in UK top 15
Mechanical Engineering ranks high for teaching satisfaction
30 September 2025 - news
MaritimeStudent wins prestigious national young designer award
Yacht Design and Production student, Jack Francis, wins 2025 Superyacht UK (SYUK) Young Designer Competition.
26 September 2025 - news
MaritimeWarsash celebrates Merchant Navy medal honours
Maritime lecturer from Southampton Solent University’s Warsash Maritime School recognised with the Merchant Navy Medal
5 September 2025
