ALUMNI NEWS
Honours student earns top regional award commonly won by Masters and PhD researchers
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is celebrating a notable academic achievement in the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences. Dimitria Maurition van Wyk, a BSc Honours student in Physical Science (Chemistry), has been awarded Best Young Water Scientist (Poster Category) at Read More ...Read More »
2025 Alumni magazine out now!
We are excited to share the Annual SPU Alumni Magazine that will keep you informed and updated on the latest developments at your alma mater and within your alumni community. This edition includes inspiring success stories, accomplishments and innovative endeavours Read More ...Read More »
SPU celebrates Tshepiso Sebeela’s Abe Bailey achievement
SPU proudly celebrates another Master’s student who has been awarded the prestigious Abe Bailey Travel Bursary, one of South Africa’s most distinguished opportunities for young leaders. The bursary recognises university students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance, leadership and a deep Read More ...Read More »
SPU Faculty of Education Alumni, it’s homecoming time!
We are excited to invite all SPU’s Faculty of Education graduates to the 2nd Annual Alumni Homecoming on Saturday, 11 October 2025 at the SPU Great Hall, North Campus from 10:00 – 18:00. The SPU Alumni Homecoming promises to be Read More ...Read More »
Future Alumni engagement marks new chapter in student-alumni relations at SPU
In a landmark step towards building lifelong connections, the Alumni Relations Unit in the Department of Institutional Advancement (DIA), in collaboration with the Campus Housing and Accommodation Unit, hosted Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) first-ever future alumni engagement for first-year students Read More ...Read More »
SPU alumna Dimpho Maboee makes history with M&G 200 recognition
SPU proudly celebrates a historic milestone with the recognition of Dimpho Maboee as one of the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans 2025. She is the first SPU graduate to be honoured on this prestigious list, which annually highlights Read More ...Read More »
Freddie Manyate: Inspiring the next generation of leaders
Mr Freddie Manyate’s journey of growth, purpose and giving back has come full-circle. A determined and purpose driven student he completed a Diploma in Information and Communication Technology at SPU in 2021 and then progressed to the Advanced Diploma in Read More ...Read More »
City graduates drive digital transformation in Northern Cape government
Image supplied: DFA/SITA A group of talented graduates from Sol Plaatje University (SPU) have made a significant impact in the Northern Cape government through their work at the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) Northern Cape. By fully utilising their positions Read More ...Read More »