Solent University
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Solent University (formerly Southampton Solent University) is a public university based in Southampton, United Kingdom. It has approximately 10,500 students (2019/20).[6] Its main campus is located on East Park Terrace near the city centre and the maritime hub of Southampton.
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Latin: Solent Universitas | |
Former name | Southampton Solent University (2005–2018) Southampton Institute of Higher Education (1984–2005) |
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Motto | Ready for the future[1] |
Type | Public |
Established | 2005 – University status[2] 2004 – Degree-awarding powers 1984 – Southampton Institute of Higher Education (merger) 1978 – Southampton College of Higher Education (merger of Colleges of Technology and Art) 1951 – Southampton College of Technology 1932 – School of Navigation, Warsash 1856 – Southampton College of Art |
Academic affiliations | Universities UK GuildHE Million+ |
Endowment | £0.81M (2015)[3] |
Chancellor | Theo Paphitis |
Vice-Chancellor | Professor James Knowles |
Students | 10,510 HE (2019/20)[4] |
Undergraduates | 9,765 (2019/20)[4] |
Postgraduates | 745 (2019/20)[4] |
Other students | 6,815 FE[5] |
Location | , England 50.908°N 1.401°W / 50.908; -1.401 |
Campus | Urban city campus |
Colours | Dark red and black |
Sporting affiliations | British Universities and Colleges Sport Snows Group Hampshire 2 |
Website | solent |
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Solent University students are represented by Solent Students' Union, which is based on the East Park Terrace campus.[7]