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Film, TV and media
Chris Chibnall on pitching, producing and the next generation of storyteller
Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall shares industry insight with Solent screen students.
28 October 2026- news
Art and designStudent publishes children's book inspired by her own journey
Final-year Illustration student publishes a children's book celebrating bravery and self-belief.
26 October 2026 - news
Film, TV and mediaStudents broadcast skills to global audience
Students gain real-world broadcast experience delivering a live sports show to a worldwide audience.
22 October 2026 - news
Film, TV and mediaHonouring Windrush nurse Beverley Dowdel through film and poetry
Student film tribute to Windrush nurse Beverley Dowdel to be screened at BBAAM event.
14 October 2026 - news
Fashion, make-up and prostheticsBehind the scenes at London Fashion Week
Fashion Styling and Creative Direction students took their studies from the classroom to London Fashion Week last month.
5 October 2026 - news
Film, TV and mediaThe summer's biggest festivals through a Solent lens
Students take the stage at two of the UK's biggest festivals this summer.
28 September 2026 - news
Art and designTurning Southampton’s air pollution data into art
A new exhibition opening this month invites Southampton to see, and feel, the air it breathes.
21 September 2026 - news
Art and designEmerging artists shortlisted for Platform Graduate Award 2026
Solent students shortlisted for art award prove the value of real-world experience.
18 September 2026 - news
Music and performing artsIt's a standing ovation for acting and performance
Southampton Solent University's School of Creative Industries is celebrating high rankings in the Guardian University Guide 2027.
17 September 2026 - news
Art and designSolent's Interior Design ranks among UK's top 10
Interior Design at Solent has been ranked eighth in the UK in the Guardian Good University Guide 2027
17 September 2026 - news
Music and performing artsWhodunnit? Graduates’ theatre company earns standing ovation at Camden Fringe
Five graduates have turned their Final Major Project into a professional touring theatre company.
14 September 2026 
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Art and designGrowing an art career rooted in the natural world
Graduate turns practice-led learning into a career rooted in nature.
7 September 2026 - news
Fashion, make-up and prostheticsOn set, on brief and in the industry
Fashion students gain hands-on industry experience while completing their degrees.
27 August 2026 - news
Music and performing artsWelcoming LGBTQ+ young people for a day of drag history, identity and celebration
LGBTQ+ youth were welcomed to the University for a performance exploring bullying, identity and growing up as part of the LGBTQ+.
26 August 2026 - news
Fashion, make-up and prostheticsTaking to the wings at The Grange Festival
Six weeks of backstage quick changes, live production pace, and advice from a Solent graduate now working across the West End.
21 August 2026
