Southampton Solent University
Encyclopedia
Southampton Solent University is a university of 17,000 students based in Southampton
, United Kingdom. Its main campus is located on East Park Terrace near the city centre.
Solent University students are represented by Solent Students' Union, which is based on the East Park Terrace campus
, led to the establishment of the Southampton Institute of Higher Education in 1984.
Southampton Institute became a university on 12 July 2005, and adopted its current name on 15 August that year. Prior to 2005, students at Southampton Institute received degrees awarded by Nottingham Trent University
.
All are located away from the main teaching buildings. Five of the six halls are located South East of the city centre, between the St Mary's and Ocean Village
areas of the Southampton, while Emily Davies is located to the north west of the city centre, near to the Southampton Civic Centre
.
and the PTC
) to keep the qualifications it provides relevant and immediately useful upon graduation.
The university has strong maritime courses and the student yachting team are previous world champions, also finishing in 4th place in 2007. Other courses at the university with an established reputation amongst academics include Journalism and Photography, both of which are accredited by industry bodies and professionally recognised.
Southampton Solent University continues to offer research degree awards validated by the Nottingham Trent University.
Southampton Solent is ranked 55th in the country in media course's.
The President is the students' representative on the Board of Governors and other Sabbatical Officers attend University committees such as Academic Board, Faculty Boards and Course Committees to ensure effective representation for all students – full and part time, undergraduate and postgraduate.
There are many clubs and societies which are funded through the Union and run by students. Facilities and services include the Student Advice Centre which offers a comprehensive and confidential information and advice service to students, a Student Shop, a Copy Shop, two cash-point machines and a photo booth.
Entertainment is provided by the Union, with balls, themed nights and various social meetings taking place throughout the year. The Students' Union holds many formal events over the year including the Freshers Ball, Graduation Ball and the Summer Festival.
The summer of 2007 saw the refurbishment of the middle floor, with the Executive officers residing there, as well as Radio Sonar and Sonar TV, a Student Union Shop and Wifi Lounge
).
Southampton
Southampton is the largest city in the county of Hampshire on the south coast of England, and is situated south-west of London and north-west of Portsmouth. Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest...
, United Kingdom. Its main campus is located on East Park Terrace near the city centre.
Solent University students are represented by Solent Students' Union, which is based on the East Park Terrace campus
History
The university's origins can be traced back to a private School of Art founded in 1856, which eventually became the Southampton College of Art. Mergers with the Southampton College of Technology, and later the College of Nautical Studies at WarsashWarsash
Warsash is a village in southern Hampshire, England, situated at the mouth of the River Hamble, west of the area known as Locks Heath. Boating plays an important part in the village's economy, and the village has a sailing club...
, led to the establishment of the Southampton Institute of Higher Education in 1984.
Southampton Institute became a university on 12 July 2005, and adopted its current name on 15 August that year. Prior to 2005, students at Southampton Institute received degrees awarded by Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University is a public teaching and research university in Nottingham, United Kingdom. It was founded as a new university in 1992 from the existing Trent Polytechnic , however it can trace its roots back to 1843 with the establishment of the Nottingham Government School of Design...
.
Halls of residence
The University has six major student Halls complexes:- Chantry
- Deanery
- Emily Davies
- Hamwic
- Kimber (incorporating the David Moxon Annexe)
- Lucia Foster Welch
All are located away from the main teaching buildings. Five of the six halls are located South East of the city centre, between the St Mary's and Ocean Village
Ocean Village (marina)
Ocean Village is a large, mixed-use marina, residential, business and leisure development on the mouth of the River Itchen in Southampton, on the south coast of England. Ocean Village is currently undergoing a major £70m re-development project and is set to become one of the main leisure...
areas of the Southampton, while Emily Davies is located to the north west of the city centre, near to the Southampton Civic Centre
Civic Centre, Southampton
The Civic Centre in Southampton is the home of Southampton City Council.It hosts a police station, council offices, the Guildhall venue, the well-endowed city art gallery, and the city library...
.
Academic profile
The university strives to work with local business and professional bodies (for example the British Computer SocietyBritish Computer Society
The British Computer Society, is a professional body and a learned society that represents those working in Information Technology in the United Kingdom and internationally...
and the PTC
PTC
PTC may refer to:In education:* Pilot Training College, a JAR Flight Training Organisation fully approved for commercial pilot training....
) to keep the qualifications it provides relevant and immediately useful upon graduation.
The university has strong maritime courses and the student yachting team are previous world champions, also finishing in 4th place in 2007. Other courses at the university with an established reputation amongst academics include Journalism and Photography, both of which are accredited by industry bodies and professionally recognised.
Southampton Solent University continues to offer research degree awards validated by the Nottingham Trent University.
Rankings
| 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Times Good University Guide | 111 / 113 | 105 / 113 | 107 / 109 | ||
| Guardian University Guide | 109= / 117 | 113 / 122 | 106 / 122 | ||
| Sunday Times University Guide | 122/122 | 116 / 123 | 106 / 123 | 107 / 119 | |
| Daily Telegraph | 106 / 113 | ||||
| Independent – Complete University Guide | 95 / 113th | 106 / 113 |
Southampton Solent is ranked 55th in the country in media course's.
Research
It is a centre of applied research in design and advanced technology, geography, maritime, fine art, history of collecting, film, media and cultural studies, law and a broad range of business disciplines.Solent Students' Union
The Union forms an integral part of student representation within the University. It has four sabbatical officers – President, Vice President Activities, Vice President Communications and Vice President Student Support – and six non-sabbatical officers – Equal Opportunities officer and five Open Portfolio officers – as well as several full-time, permanent members of staff.The President is the students' representative on the Board of Governors and other Sabbatical Officers attend University committees such as Academic Board, Faculty Boards and Course Committees to ensure effective representation for all students – full and part time, undergraduate and postgraduate.
There are many clubs and societies which are funded through the Union and run by students. Facilities and services include the Student Advice Centre which offers a comprehensive and confidential information and advice service to students, a Student Shop, a Copy Shop, two cash-point machines and a photo booth.
Entertainment is provided by the Union, with balls, themed nights and various social meetings taking place throughout the year. The Students' Union holds many formal events over the year including the Freshers Ball, Graduation Ball and the Summer Festival.
The summer of 2007 saw the refurbishment of the middle floor, with the Executive officers residing there, as well as Radio Sonar and Sonar TV, a Student Union Shop and Wifi Lounge
Radio station
The Student Radio Station Radio Sonar was once known as Sin Radio, but this was changed in 2009 to welcome the TV society and Student Magazine all one one brand, Sonar Media. Radio Sonar won "Outstanding Contribution to Student Radio" at the National Student Radio Conference in 2010 and in 2011, and individual contributors also won awards.Sport
The university sailing team are currently holders of the Student Yachting World Cup (SywocSywoc
The SYWoC or Student Yachting World Cup is an annual sailing competition for students which was created in 1979 and is held in France.-The Student Yachting World Cup:...
).
Notable alumni
- James Hilton (AKQA) – Designer and Co-Founder of AKQAAKQAAKQA is a creative agency specializing in interactive marketing. The privately held company has offices in London, San Francisco, New York, Washington D.C, Amsterdam, Berlin, Shanghai and San Salvador, totally roughly 1,000 full-time employees.-Philosophy:...
- David QuayleDavid QuayleDavid Andrew Quayle was probably best known for his part in starting the UK chain B&Q. He worked in the Marley Tile company in the 1960s and together with his brother-in-law Richard Block started the B&Q chain in 1969...
– B&QB&QB&Q plc is a multinational DIY and home improvement retailer headquartered in Eastleigh, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1969 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kingfisher plc, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange....
Co-founder - Jemish PatelJemish PatelJemish "Jem" Patel is a former host of live quiz show BIG Game TV!.-Early career:He approached the BBC in 1993, while still at school, and had a role in filming a documentary on young homelessness in London...
– TV presenter - Una NwajeiUna NwajeiUna Obiose Kriston Nwajei is a Nigerian-born English footballer. She plays as a striker for Amazon Grimstad and has represented England at international level.-Club career:...
– England women's footballer - Elliott TaylorMade in ChelseaMade in Chelsea is a scripted soap opera set in the wealthy Chelsea district of London. The show follows the lives of: Ollie Locke, Spencer Matthews, Fredrik Ferrier, Francis Boulle, Hugo Taylor, Millie Mackintosh, Amber Atherton, Alexandra Felstead, Francesca Hull, Rosie Fortescue, Caggie Dunlop...
– personal assistant to Hannah Merridale