We’re excited to share our on-campus taster days, where your Year 12/13 and Level 3 students can explore our industry-ready courses, meet experienced professionals, and get hands-on in state-of-the-art facilities like our virtual production stage, nursing wards, TV studios, and music suites. They’ll also hear from expert speakers, including our alumni.
Take a look at upcoming events below and get in touch by emailing tasterdays@solent.ac.uk if you would like more information or would like to book your students in to take part.
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Sport and health taster day
9 June 2025
The Department of Sport and Health welcomes students keen to explore the many options Solent has to offer to those considering higher education as their next step.Â
Our Sports Complex offers students the opportunity to have hands-on experience using industry grade facilities. If your students are interested in coaching or fitness, we have our high-performance sports hall and strength and conditioning high-performance gym.Â
Our purpose-built biomechanics laboratory boasts a range of specialised equipment, including a state-of-the-art Vicon 3D motion capture system that allows athletes' movements to be recorded and analysed - perfect for students interested in exercise science and therapy. And our CASES-accredited physiology lab allows students to explore latest equipment used for physiological and biomechanical assessment.
Your learners will come away from these sessions engaged and excited to explore their higher education opportunities.
Psychology taster day - FULLY BOOKED
23 June 2025
During our psychology taster day, students will have the chance to engage in sessions from our academics covering various psychology related topics, which will support their current learning and give them an insight into what it is like to study this fascinating subject at university.
Colleges are invited to bring a group of their students to attend this event, which will include:
- Interactive lectures in psychology
- The sessions will support students with their current learning
- A chance to ask questions of academics and current students
Step Into the World of Business taster day
1 & 2 July 2025
Calling all Year 12 and 13 students with an interest in business, entrepreneurship, or just curious about what it's like to study business at university. Join us for our exciting end-of-year taster event, designed to give students a taste of the fast-paced, creative, and problem-solving world of business.
Two action-packed days, attend one or both – you choose.
Day 1 – Build a BusinessÂ
Turn a spark of an idea into a business reality. Students will collaborate in teams to create their own business pop-up – from brainstorming on a post-it to presenting a full business plan. This interactive workshop focuses on:
* Creative thinking
* Team building
* Entrepreneurial skills
* Pitching with confidence
Students will end the day by pitching their big idea to real-life entrepreneur and judge, Matt Sanger.
Day 2 – Business in Crisis: Heathrow Airport Challenge
Step into the shoes of a crisis response team and tackle a real-world business emergency. When fire and power outages strike Heathrow Airport, how do you manage the chaos?
*Teams will be tasked with:
*Crisis management
*Strategic thinking
*Communication and PR planning
*Reputation and financial recovery
Students solutions will be judged by Michelle Merry, former Heathrow Operations Manager and now Deputy Head of our Business Department – someone who’s faced these challenges in real life.
Who Should Attend?
These days are ideal for post-exam students considering Business, Marketing, Management, or Entrepreneurship degrees. They will experience real university-style learning, get hands-on with real business scenarios and meet like-minded students from across the region
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CSI SolentÂ
This exciting event will include three subject sessions: criminology, psychology and law. Students will explore a criminal situation and work together to develop their knowledge using evidence, forensics, the Solent Law court and crime scene.Â
The aim of this day is to introduce studying these subjects at university. Students will develop their knowledge in these areas, while having a fun, engaging, and interactive day.
Fashion taster dayÂ
Got a passion for fashion but not sure which path to take? This is the event you won’t want to miss! We’re bringing together all our epic fashion courses – from Fashion Design, Fashion and Beauty Media, Fashion Styling and Creative Direction, to Fashion Photography and Image Production – to help you discover where you belong in the fashion world. You’ll get to dive in and try out real-world skills in our cutting-edge fashion rooms, pro-level photography studios, infinity cove, and high-tech IT labs. Whether you’re into designing, styling, shooting, or creating, this is your chance to experience it all and find out exactly what it takes to crush it in the fashion industry. Don’t miss your shot to explore, create, and get inspired!
Business and law taster dayÂ
At our Business and Law taster day, students will have the opportunity to engage with our professional team in real life business settings, including our mock law court, Bloomberg suite and business school. They will take part in challenges set by our team to help them reflect on working within the fast faced business world.Â
