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Art and design
Sound-inspired project recognised by creative industry
Recent graphic design graduate named one of the industry's ‘Ones to Watch’ at this year's New Blood Festival
4 August 2026- news
Art and designExploring the eerie beauty of ‘in-between’ spaces
Recent Photography graduate draws attention to the unnoticed environments we pass through every day.
22 July 2026 - news
Art and designStudent celebrated with partnership award
Graphic design student receives Southampton Solent University Partnership Award 2026 as she graduated this week.
8 July 2026 - news
Art and designGraphic Design students purposeful packaging wins national success
Seven final-year students have returned from the Starpack Student Awards with a strong set of results, including a gold award.
6 July 2026 - news
Art and designProviding Basingstoke Festival with research and student expertise
Supporting the development and growth of a popular regional festival.
30 June 2026 - news
Art and designSolent Graphic Design Students nominated in National Design Awards
Seven final-year BA (Hons) Graphic Design course students have been shortlisted for a national design award.
29 June 2026 - news
Art and designExploring self-discovery through a labyrinth-inspired exhibition
Southampton artist explores memory and identity in new exhibition at God's House Tower.
18 June 2026 - news
Art and designStudent’s final major project takes on Social Media Misinformation
A Solent student has created a board game aimed at encouraging people to think more critically about the information they see online.
10 June 2026 - news
Art and designSolent-inspired project celebrates coastal life and heritage
A Solent student has transformed her passion for the waters of the Solent into a FMP that captures the essence of the region.
9 June 2026 - news
Art and designStudent recreates iconic Microsoft wallpaper as giant sculpture
One of the most recognisable images in digital history transformed into a large-scale, interactive sculpture.
3 June 2026 - news
Art and designStudent celebrates Britain’s love of butterflies
An educational project exploring the science behind butterflies and moths, aimed at engaging teenagers and young adults.
2 June 2026 
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Art and designAspiring tattoo artist crafts an interactive portfolio inspired by traditional crankie theatre
A BA (Hons) Illustration student has taken a step toward his dream of becoming a tattoo artist by creating a hand-built portfolio.
1 June 2026 - blogs
Art and designFinding creative freedom and career-ready confidence through illustration: Louna’s journey at Solent
How Solent helped illustration student Louna build creative confidence, industry experience, and career-ready skills.
13 May 2026 - news
Art and designGuernsey’s Liberation Day brought to life in final major project
Final-year Graphic Design student has created a powerful and deeply personal tribute to Guernsey’s Liberation Day commemorations
6 May 2026 - news
Art and designUniversity announces college creative competition winners
Winners of a college competition celebrating emerging artistic talent from across the south of England announced
28 April 2026
