Situated right in the centre of the busy city of Southampton, the Solent University campus is home to students and staff from many different backgrounds and nationalities.
Of course, being in the city centre means that many amenities are just a few minutes' walk from the lecture room, but as well as exploring Southampton, take some time to discover what's available to you right here on campus.
Here for you
Here at Solent University, we want our students to enjoy their time while they're studying and feel a part of the Solent student community. If you need it, you'll be able to find lots of advice on everything from academic and personal matters, to study skills and careers guidance.
Student Hub
The Student Hub is where you can go if you need to talk to someone and get expert advice on academic or personal matters. The friendly team can offer counselling, funding advice, chaplaincy, and also answer queries about your timetable, assessments or extenuating circumstances. You'll find the Student Hub in The Spark (TS114).
Students' Union
Solent Students' Union is run by students for students. As well as organising things like social events and volunteering opportunities, the Students' Union is on hand to offer independent advice and support while you're at university.
Refresh and revive
Need to grab a quick bite to eat between lectures? Or maybe you need a full-on breakfast to get you going for the day. Either way, you'll find plenty of food choices on campus.
Solent also operates a cashless catering system EVERYDAY. Just download the app from your smart phone's app store to pre-order your food and drinks to pay in advance and save time!
The Dock Restaurant
This is the main food area and offers a great variety of dishes all prepared on site by our team of chefs. Choose from the saver menu and our range of stands:
- Wham Bam Wings - chicken wings
- Dukes Burger - meat or veggie burgers
- Bam Bam - ramen and stir fries
- Rise and Dine - breakfasts
- Balanced - salads, poke bowls, jackets and, wraps
- Seoul Chikin - Korean themed menus
- Dough n Go - pizzas
Guaranteed to satisfy any hunger pangs!
East Park Deli
Adjacent to The Spark, East Park Deli is home to Starbucks Coffee, and Deli 2 Go on campus. But you can also enjoy the many hot and cold food choices, such as paninis, sausage rolls, jacket potatoes, Made to order filled rolls and salads , sandwiches, soup, and cakes and confectionery. All can be eaten in or taken away.
Costa Coffee
Just as you would expect from any Costa Coffee, you can grab a hot drink and a delicious pastry to have while you're on the go.
C-Store
Our on-campus convenience store and newsagent, C-Store, has a great range of newspapers, confectionery, snacks, groceries, coffee, stationery and greetings cards. Keep an eye out for offers too!
Study
You'll find plenty of study areas around campus, from the library, to comfortable spaces and sofas for a more relaxed study environment.
Solent Library
Solent Library has a huge range of books, journals and other materials in both print and electronic format to help you with your studies. With over 800 study places, including group and individual study rooms and silent study areas; as well as over 150 PCs and Macs, 100 laptops, and even a kitchen, the library is a thriving academic hub with staff available to help enhance your use of our resources and learning spaces.
Get some exercise
Here at Solent, we have some of the best sport facilities around. If you want to keep fit, why not take out a membership at the Solent Sports Complex, our £28 million sport, health and fitness facility.;
Join a team
If you want to take part in competitive sport, or simply join a team for some recreational sport, Team Solent has a number of teams across many different sports at all levels and abilities.
Test Park Sports Ground
Test Park is our purpose-built outdoor sports ground that’s home to Team Solent’s football, rugby and American football teams. Test Park has a full-size 3G multi-purpose all-weather pitch, floodlit stadium, and smaller grass pitches and rugby pitches.
