Welcome

Welcome to research, innovation and enterprise at Solent. Here you can find out about our research, consultancy and knowledge exchange activities, as well as the support we offer to researchers and businesses.

We are a dynamic, modern university focused on creating opportunities and working in partnership to develop innovative projects. Scroll down to explore our current projects and main areas of research, access the research repository, and find out about key events and activities which support the growth of research and innovation in the Solent region. You can also explore the different ways we collaborate with regional and national businesses on research, consultancy projects and creative briefs.

Projects and awards

Explore current research and innovation activity at Solent

Research areas and groups

Further information about the primary research areas at Solent University

How we work with business

Find out how working with Solent might benefit your business

Researcher support

Explore the support available for Solent researchers

Research repository

Find out how to deposit your research outputs

Solent Festival of Ideas

Engage with research and innovation through a range of workshops and seminars taking place 17-21 June

Public engagement

Solent University is committed to public engagement as part of its new 2025 strategy