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This information will be updated no later than six months after the end of the previous academic year.
Full legal name of the institution
Southampton Solent University Higher Education Corporation
Preferred name
Southampton Solent University
Correspondence address
East Park Terrace, Southampton, SO14 0YN
Constitutional documents of Solent University
The Instrument of Government sets out the constitution of the institution's governing body. The Articles of Government sets out (a) the regulations that govern the conduct of the University; (b) the responsibilities of the governing body, Vice-Chancellor and Academic Board, and (c) the procedures for meetings of the governing body.
View Instrument of Government adopted 4 December 2024
View Instrument of Government adopted 1 August 2024
View Articles of Government adopted 6 December 2022
View Instrument of Government adopted 25 November 2020
View Instrument of Government adopted 22 November 2017
View Instrument of Government adopted 15 July 2015
View Instrument of Government adopted 8 July 2005
View Articles of Government adopted 22 November 2017
View Articles of Government adopted 15 July 2015
View Articles of Government adopted 8 July 2005
Board of Governors
Southampton Solent University is overseen by a Board of Governors. The Board of Governors is generally responsible for looking after the public investment and the public interest at the University. There are normally 19 governors, most of whom are voluntary independent members, drawn from business. They bring to the board a blend of commercial, professional and life experience. There are also internal members, including the Vice-Chancellor, two staff and the President and Vice-President of the Students' Union.
View a list of Governors who were serving on the Board as at 31 January 2025
View the University's current Governors
The statement on public benefit within the financial statements confirm that the institution has regard to Charity Commission guidance on reporting how it delivers its charitable objectives 'for the public benefit'.
