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Welcome back to Solent

Welcome back to our returning students - have a great 2026/27 year!

25 September 2026
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10 years of the Spark creative competition

Feeling creative? Submit your Pod design and you could win a £200 voucher!

24 September 2026
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Peer mentor/mentee programme

Would you like to get involved with the Solent Achievement Mentoring Scheme for 26/27?

21 September 2026

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Need safeguarding support? Report + Support is here for you

Everyone has the right to feel safe, respected and supported at Southampton Solent University

12 October 2026
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Staying safe on a night out

Top tips for staying safe on a night out in Southampton

8 October 2026
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Block teaching or standard delivery?

Here's what you need to know about the changes following Solent Future Learning

7 October 2026
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ClickFix and fake CAPTCHA scams

Please be aware of these emerging cyber threats with your university account

6 October 2026
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Help us shape our student travel offer

Share your views and you could win a £25 Amazon voucher or a My Journey hoodie

5 October 2026
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Autodesk login changes

You are now required to log in using a free Autodesk account, linked directly to your university email address

1 October 2026

Student life

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    Are you looking for private student housing in Southampton?

    Finding the right place to live while studying can be a challenge—but it doesn’t have to be.

    29 May 2025
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    Keep your bike safe by following these security tips

    Protect your bike from theft with these top tips from Veritech Security, in partnership with Solent.

    23 May 2025
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    Campus catering - Summer opening times

    Please be aware that our opening hours will change over the summer period.

    20 May 2025
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    Protect yourself from financial scams

    Last year the Student Loans Company stopped a total of £2.9m being paid to fraudsters.

    19 November 2024
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Students’ Union elections are now open

Applications are now open for Sabbatical Officer and Volunteer Officer positions

11 February 2026

We're proud of you

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    Solent students celebrate success at the British Computing Society Women Lovelace Colloquium 2025

    Two of Solent's MSc students were accepted to present research posters at the BCS Women Lovelace Colloquium in April.

    29 April 2025
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    Students at Solent's Warsash Maritime School excel in superyacht design

    Students studying this year’s MSc Sustainable Marine Craft and Superyacht Design have excelled in the development of a trimaran.

    3 April 2025
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    Solent student, Jessye Opoku-Ware wins again!

    Jessye Opoku-Ware was awarded the 2024 YJA Young Sailor of the Year for his outstanding contributions to Sailing.

    5 March 2025
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    Solent graduate makes waves in Southampton community

    Southampton Solent University graduate Shiraz Zawahir, is recognised for his inspiring work with communities through Saints Foundation.

    3 December 2024

Upcoming events

  • Hate Crime Awareness Week

    Thu 15 October

    On-campus

  • Postgraduate virtual open afternoon

    Wed 21 October

    Virtual

  • Bike Doctor

    Tue 27 October

    On-campus

  • 10 years of the Spark celebration

    Tue 10 November

    On-campus