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.
Creative media taster day
8 May 2025
Due to the popularity of our sold out January event, we are now running an additional day for your students to take part in.
Do you have students interested in Creative Media, but not sure of which pathway to choose? This day is perfect for them.
With sessions ranging from Pirate Podcasting, Screenwriting for Sci-Fi and Construction and Character Design, there will be something for everyone. Run by our industry professional, the day aims to provide students with active group working, and real work they can include in their professional portfolios.
They will be able to tour our facilities including our brand-new VP stage, newsrooms, film and media production suites and gaming rooms.
Watch the video from our January 2025 event
Experience the Future of Sports Careers: Hands-On Workshops, Industry Insights, and Networking
Sport CPD for staff
15 May 2025
Step into the heart of sports education with this engaging CPD session designed to offer an immersive experience into the world of sports careers. This session combines practical workshops, tours of our state-of-the-art sports complex, and direct networking with industry professionals, providing valuable real-world insight and inspiration for your teaching.
- Interactive Sports Complex Tour: Take a guided tour of our cutting-edge sports facilities, including our high-performance academy gym, sport therapy suites and performance labs. See first-hand how these spaces are designed to support the development of elite athletes and explore how students can benefit from using these facilities in their studies and future careers.
- Practical Hands-On Workshops: Engage in interactive, industry-led workshops tailored to different career pathways in the sports sector. Whether it’s sports management, coaching, fitness training, or sports therapy, you'll participate in activities that simulate real-world challenges, equipping you with fresh teaching strategies to bring back to your classroom.
- Networking with Industry Experts: Connect directly with industry specialist teaching teams. Learn about the current job market, essential skills for success, and how you can help your students build meaningful industry connections. This is your opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and expand your professional network.
- Insights into Industry Trends: Stay ahead of the curve by understanding the latest developments in the sports industry. Learn about emerging career paths, technological advancements in sports, and how to integrate these trends into your teaching to better prepare students for a rapidly changing job landscape.
This session offers a unique opportunity to blend classroom learning with real-world experience, helping you to better prepare your students for successful careers in the sports industry. Whether you're looking to enrich your own knowledge, enhance your students' career pathways, or make valuable industry connections, this event provides a comprehensive, engaging, and practical approach to professional development.
To book your space, click here
Step Into the Future of Storytelling: XR & Virtual Production Experience Day
19 May 2025 - 10am-4pm
Experience the cutting edge of film, TV, and immersive content creation – hands-on and in action.
Are you ready to explore the next frontier of media production? Join us at Southampton Solent University on 19 May for an exclusive hands-on taster day showcasing the power of XR and Virtual Production (VP).
Whether you're a current student, graduate, or an industry professional – or simply curious about where storytelling and technology meet – this session is your chance to step inside a cutting-edge virtual production studio and experience it for yourself.
You'll discover the technologies driving the future of film, TV, games, and immersive experiences, and learn how our new MA Virtual Production course can help you build the skills to thrive in this rapidly evolving field.
Spaces are limited – sign up now and find out where a future in Virtual Production could take you!
Secure your place now and be part of the future!
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
