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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 2025- news
EngineeringSolar energy pioneer accepts university honour
Professor Susan Roaf, a pioneer in solar energy, has become an honorary Doctor of Engineering at Southampton Solent University.
9 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
EngineeringEngineers of the future win global prize
Southampton Solent University is celebrating award-winning Mechanical Engineering students.
1 May 2025 - news
EngineeringTopping out of new South Coast Institute of Technology facility
Southampton Solent University welcomed the Department for Education to the topping out of the new South Coast Institute of Technology.
9 January 2025 - news
EngineeringGraduate masterminds safety system
A Mechanical Engineering graduate has won a prize for his inspiring Final Major Project.
12 July 2024 - news
EngineeringModel yacht race makes a splash
Yacht Design and Production and Yacht and Powercraft Design students have gone head-to-head at this year's model yacht race.
17 May 2024 - news
EngineeringSustainable superyacht degree arrives at Solent University
Solent has launched a Sustainable Marine Craft and Superyacht Design MSc, for September 2024 intake.
21 March 2024 - news
EngineeringFunding boost for greener technologies to power small craft
£300,000 has been awarded to develop clean engine technology for powering small vessels.
25 January 2024 - news
EngineeringRed Bull Racing Head of Composite Design awarded honorary degree
The Head of Composite Design at Red Bull Racing, Andrew MacFarlan, received the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering.
14 July 2023 - news
Engineering£1.86M funding for zero-emissions high-speed passenger ferries project
A new cost-effective, zero-emissions solution for high-speed passenger ferries is on the horizon.
10 May 2023 
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EngineeringSolent University wins bid for new regional Institute of Technology
Solent's application for a share of government capital funding to develop a new Institute of Technology has been successful.
17 December 2021 - blogs
EngineeringHow do you like your hydrofoils?
Award-winning international master's students make invaluable contributions to groundbreaking yacht design research
4 November 2019 - news
EngineeringCelebrating 50 years of yacht design at Solent
Alumni, staff and students celebrated 50 years of yacht design at Solent University with a conference and gala dinner.
24 September 2019 - news
EngineeringLeonardo da Vinci's helicopter: 15th century flight of fancy led to modern aeronautics
Jonathan Ridley discusses Leonardo da Vinci's influence on modern aviation.
21 May 2019
