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Sport Excellence athlete Rob Bittles returns to archery after challenging year
The support of the Sport Excellence Programme has helped Rob return to archery this year.
16 July 2026- news
MaritimeCelebrating maritime excellence at Warsash awards 2026
During a special awards ceremony outstanding cadets were recognised for their academic achievement and professionalism.
15 July 2026 - news
Fashion, make-up and prostheticsThe hair and make-up artistry behind the curtain of opera
The University's Make-Up and Hair Design students are once again working behind the scenes at The Grange Festival.
15 July 2026 - news
Film, TV and mediaJournalism award celebrates the heart behind the byline
Harry McBain has received a prestigious award for journalistic talent and contributions to the year group.
13 July 2026 - news
Sport and fitnessGraduating student earns top CIMSPA honour
Sport Coaching student awarded prestigious prize for outstanding commitment to professional development and employability.
10 July 2026 - news
Sport and fitnessHonorary degree awarded to Southampton Football Club CEO
British football executive, Phil Parsons, awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Business.
10 July 2026 - news
MaritimeSunseeker International Chief Design Officer awarded honorary degree
British marine designer, Ewen Douglas Foster, awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Engineering.
10 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
Accounting, economics and financeLeading economist awarded Honorary Doctorate
British economist, Andrew Haldane, awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Economics.
7 July 2026 - news
Nursing, medical science and social workStanding out from 11,000 applicants to land a prestigious NHS training place
Ella has received an offer on the NHS Scientist Training Programme, one of the most competitive postgraduate pathways in the country.
7 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 
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Business, marketing and eventsTalent shines at Solent conference and national innovation reception
Students showcased original research, live innovation concepts and applied project work across two significant events this month.
3 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
GeneralCelebrating the class of 2026
Wednesday 8 July marks the start of an exciting week of celebrations, as Solent University's Class of 2026 prepares to graduate.
30 June 2026 - news
Business, marketing and eventsSouthampton pupils win university business competition with home energy startup
A Year 10 team from Cantell School beat 310 pupils across four Southampton schools to win the University's annual Business Challenge.
30 June 2026
