Where is Southampton Solent University?

Southampton Solent University is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO14 0BH), in the parish of Southampton, unparished area.

How do I get to Southampton Solent University?

The nearest railway station is Southampton Central, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO14 0BH.

Is Southampton Solent University a protected site?

Yes — Southampton Solent University is part of the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the New Forest Ramsar wetland.

Is Southampton Solent University free to visit?

Yes, Southampton Solent University is free to enter.

How do I get to Southampton Solent University?

The nearest railway station is Southampton Central, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO14 0BH.

Natural landmarks · South East England

Southampton Solent University

In or near Southampton.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

Southampton Solent University — a university in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Southampton's splendid parks (71) - geograph.org.uk - 2298193 — Basher Eyre — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Southampton Central · 0.9 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Southampton Solent University is a university located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.

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Official information

Southampton Solent University is located in the city center of Southampton and offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Visitors can explore the campus, which includes various facilities and resources for students.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
Ramsar wetland: New Forest

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Southampton Solent University is located in South-East England. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and is known for its focus on employability and practical experience in various fields. The university has a diverse student population and is situated close to the city centre.

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Background

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 Warsash, led to the establishment of the Southampton Institute of Higher Education in 1984. Southampton Institute became a university on 12 July 2005, adopting the name Southampton Solent University on 15 August that year. Prior to this, Southampton Institute provided assistance to Nottingham Trent University in its provision of business-focused degrees, relating to accountancy, finance and professional ACCA qualifications; some Nottingham Trent…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 50.9080, -1.4010
District: Southampton
Parish: Southampton, unparished area
Postcode: SO14 0BH
Parliamentary constituency: Southampton Itchen
Phone: 023 8001 1722
Established: 2005
Nearest railway station: Southampton Central — 0.9 km
Opening: Monday to Friday: 7am-9pm; Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Official site: www.solent.ac.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q2065695 (CC0)
wikipedia: Southampton Solent University (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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