Solent University is inviting prospective students to explore its campus in Southampton on Saturday 27 June 2026, offering a variety of travel incentives to support those visiting from outside the local area.
The event, held at the East Park Terrace campus from 9am to 3pm, will provide guests with the opportunity to take part in campus tours, view student accommodation, and attend course talks and tasters. Visitors will also be welcomed by the university’s vice-chancellor, Professor James Knowles, who has led the institution since April 2023.
To assist with travel costs, the university is offering up to £50 in Amazon vouchers to students traveling from outside the Southampton City Council area or from outside the UK. Additional support includes a 20% discount on Great Western Railway train fares using the code SOUSOLOPENDAY26, a 15% discount on Red Funnel ferry travel from the Isle of Wight, and a £3 Park & Ride service for groups of up to five people. Those requiring accommodation for the visit can also receive a 20% discount at Leonardo Hotels.
These initiatives come as the university celebrates recent academic milestones, including reaching 76th place in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026—a 22-place increase—and earning a TEF 2023 Gold award for teaching excellence.
For those unable to attend the campus event in person, a virtual postgraduate session is available on Wednesday 22 July 2026, from 1pm to 2pm.
Prospective students can find further information and register for the events through the official Solent University website, where details regarding travel incentives are also available.
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