• Solent University (formerly Southampton Solent University) is a public university based in Southampton, United Kingdom.
• It has approximately 11,000 students.
• Its main campus is located on East Park Terrace near the city centre and the maritime hub of Southampton.
• Solent University students are represented by Solent Students’ Union, which is based on the East Park Terrace campus.
• The university’s origins can be traced back to a private School of Art founded in 1856, Other universities in the region include Southampton University.
• It takes an hour and half to travel from London to Southampton by train.
Things you should know
• Solent’s maritime courses have been ranked among the best in the world.
• The University generally has a growing reputation and have been climbing the major league tables year on year.
• Most recently reaching 81st place in the Guardian League Table in 2019.
• The University also has strong links with local and regional businesses, professional bodies and industry groups all with a focus on providing the best routes into the workforce (for example the British Computer Society, Creative Skillset and the PTC.
• The student yachting team has often consisted of Olympians and are previous world champion.
of Solent University
• William Adkin – Cricketer.
• Ty Francis, MBE – Business Advocate to the USA.
• David Quayle – Co-founder of B&Q.
• Mark Evans – CEO Telefonica UK Limited.
• Paul Goodison – Olympic Gold Medalist 20.
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