Press release created for Solent University

1. PRESS RELEASE
01/11/19
Embargoed until 21/11/19
SOLENT: University of the Year?
Solent University has beenshortlistedfor
University of the Year in the Times Higher
Education Awards.
Solent, which has been growing rapidly since its transition to a university just 14 years ago in
2005, is being recognised officially by the most prestigious education awards. Since its
opening as a university Solent has accomplished many things from the completion of The
Spark in 2016 and the new sports complex in 2019. To the incredible results it achieves in
post graduate futures where 93.9% were employed or had continued their education
6months after leaving in 2018. Solent has also received a TEF Silver for their high level of
teaching.
Solent also provides a multitude of opportunities for students to take advantage of whilst
studying. Solent Futures provides students with careers assistance, helping students with
everything from placements to local part-time job vacancies. Other opportunities available
are Re:So (a student run retail shop), Solent Creatives, Solent Music, Solent Productions,
Solent TV and a wide range of societies.
Not only is Solent an award-winning university, it is located in the heart of Southampton
which has it all… Restaurants, pubs, bars, clubs, shops, theatres, music venues, cinemas, a
football stadium, access to ferries and cruise ships, the seaside and even an airport!
Solent University provides not only a degree but also invaluable experience, cutting-edge
facilities, incredible support networks and a path laid out for your future once you leave.
What one student says about Solent:
“The university experience so far has been amazing, I have met so many interesting people
so far and done so many interesting things in and around the city.”

2. ENDS
Notes to Editors
Credibility:
 Image: https://www.solent.ac.uk/news/life-at-solent/2019/shortlisted-
university-of-the-year
 Quotes/ reviews: https://www.whatuni.com/university-
profile/southampton-solent-university/3858/
 https://www.solent.ac.uk/about/our-facts-and-figures/our-student-
body
 https://www.the-awards.co.uk/2019/en/page/shortlist
Press Releasetobe sent to:
 Sixth forms and colleges around the UK
 Newspapers and radio stations with key audiences being parents, such
as Radio 4 and The Guardian
 Posted to Twitter and Facebook
Contact details:
Elizabeth Broughton
Solent University
4broue32@solent.ac.uk