We’re excited to share our on-campus taster days, where your Year 12/13 and Level 3 students can explore our industry-ready courses, meet experienced professionals, and get hands-on in state-of-the-art facilities like our virtual production stage, nursing wards, TV studios, and music suites. They’ll also hear from expert speakers, including our alumni.
Take a look at upcoming events below and get in touch by emailing tasterdays@solent.ac.uk if you would like more information or would like to book your students in to take part.
Sport and health matters convention
6 December 2024
Our annual sport matters convention brings together the university and local community to provide an opportunity for dialogue and learning and to inspire change through sport and health.
From elite athletes and coaches, to leading experts in the field. The convention has complied together leading voices in the field of sport and health to inform continued dialogue and learning.
Students will be able to take part in practical workshops within our state of the art, real world facilities and attend the convention fair with guests including Hampshire Cricket, BASES, CIMSPA and the GB Speedway team.
CIOB student construction challenge
9 January 2025
Our annual Student Construction challenge with the Chartered Institute of Building is returning. Student teams will be presented with a live brief and asked to create their concept designs in our workshops, supported by our industry professionals. During the presentations, they will receive feedback by our industry leaders, and winners will receive a prize and work for their professional portfolio.Â
During the day, they will get the opportunity to visit our Industry fair and network with other students, alumni and professionals.Â
Creative media taster day
16 January 2025
Do you have students interested in Creative Media, but not sure of which pathway to choose? This day is perfect for them. With sessions ranging from Pirate Podcasting, Screenwriting for Sci-Fi and Construction and Character Design, there will be something for everyone. Run by our industry professional, the day aims to provide students with active group working, and real work they can include in their professional portfolios. They will be able to tour our facilities including our brand-new VP stage, newsrooms, film and media production suites and gaming rooms.Â
Watch the video from our May 2024 event
Sport and health taster days
14 January 2025
6 and 8 May 2025
10 and 12 June 2025
The Department of Sport and Health welcomes students keen to explore the many options Solent has to offer to those considering higher education as their next step.Â
Our Sports Complex offers students the opportunity to have hands-on experience using industry grade facilities. If your students are interested in coaching or fitness, we have our high-performance sports hall and strength and conditioning high-performance gym.Â
Our purpose-built biomechanics laboratory boasts a range of specialised equipment, including a state-of-the-art Vicon 3D motion capture system that allows athletes' movements to be recorded and analysed - perfect for students interested in exercise science and therapy. And our BASES-accredited physiology lab allows students to explore latest equipment used for physiological and biomechanical assessment.
Your learners will come away from these sessions engaged and excited to explore their higher education opportunities.Â
CSI Solent
Coming in 2025
This exciting event will include three subject sessions: criminology, psychology and law. Students will explore a criminal situation and work together to develop their knowledge using evidence, forensics, the Solent Law court and crime scene.Â
The aim of this day is to introduce studying these subjects at university. Students will develop their knowledge in these areas, while having a fun, engaging, and interactive day.
