Solent University
Solent University (formerly Southampton Solent University) is a public university based in Southampton, United Kingdom. It has approximately 10,500 students (2019/20). Its main campus is located on East Park Terrace near the city centre and the maritime hub of Southampton.
Coat of Arms Solent University | |
| 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 |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 2005 – University status 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) |
| Chancellor | Theo Paphitis |
| Vice-Chancellor | Professor James Knowles |
| Students | 10,510 HE (2019/20) |
| Undergraduates | 9,765 (2019/20) |
| Postgraduates | 745 (2019/20) |
Other students | 6,815 FE |
| Location | , England 50.908°N 1.401°W |
| Campus | Urban city campus |
| Colours | Dark red and black |
Sporting affiliations | British Universities and Colleges Sport Snows Group Hampshire 2 |
| Website | www |
Solent University students are represented by Solent Students' Union, which is based on the East Park Terrace campus.
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