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Welcome back to Solent
Welcome back to our returning students - have a great 2026/27 year!
25 September 2026news
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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 2026news
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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 2026Looking for something?
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Supporting you with your attendance
We'd like to remind students of the importance of attending your studies and the support available if you are struggling
29 October 2026news
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Share your uni experience and you could win £500
Whatuni will be on campus collecting your reviews on Thursday 29 October. It only takes a few minutes.
27 October 2026news
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Introducing Solent's new Welcome Programme
A new way for all Level 3 and Level 4 students to build links with each other at the start of term
23 October 2026news
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Heating on campus
With winter approaching, here's how we're preparing to keep the campus warm and comfortable
21 October 2026news
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Vaccinations on campus this term
MenB dose one and two and flu vaccinations are available on campus until the winter break
20 October 2026news
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Alternative study spaces available from 19 October
You can now access specialist software in additional classrooms in the evenings.
19 October 2026Student life
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GeneralAre 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 - news
GeneralKeep 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 - news
GeneralCampus catering - Summer opening times
Please be aware that our opening hours will change over the summer period.
20 May 2025 - news
GeneralProtect 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 2026We're proud of you
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GeneralSolent 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 - news
GeneralStudents 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 - news
GeneralSolent 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 - news
Sport and fitnessSolent 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
Simply Social disability and neurodiversity social group
Thu 5 November
On-campus
10 years of the Spark celebration
Tue 10 November
On-campus
Heathrow masterclass
Tue 10 November
On-campus
Remembrance Day service
Wed 11 November
On-campus