11 Facts About Solent University

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Solent University is a public research university based in Southampton, United Kingdom.

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Solent University students are represented by Solent Students' Union, which is based on the East Park Terrace campus.

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In 2005, Solent University was featured on an edition of BBC South's investigative programme Inside Out for rewarding grades for poor standards of work; independent experts questioned if those students were ready to study at the university if the courses were 'remedial'.

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In 2015, Solent University came to an agreement with New College of the Humanities, London, whereby it would validate some of their degrees.

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Solent University has three primary locations: City, Warsash and Timsbury Lake.

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Solent University is a comprehensive university offering programmes across five academic faculties, including; Faculty of Business, Law and Digital Technologies, ; The Faculty of Creative Industries, Architecture and Engineering; Faculty of Sport, Health and Social Science, and Warsash Maritime School.

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Solent University 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 .

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Solent University has a dedicated Research, Innovation and Enterprise Office, providing cohesive support for research and innovation through a researcher development programme and the Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange Awards.

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Solent University has a strong record of research and innovation in the creative industries, with a focus on the fields of visual art and culture, music industries, screen research, and communications and creative writing.

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Solent University has emerged as a leading provider of academic programmes relating to the study of sport, health and wellbeing.

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Solent University has a long tradition of achieving at sailing, and has won the student national yachting championships on numerous occasions.

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