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On 12 September 2025, Sol Plaatje University students engaged in protest action because of dissatisfaction with NSFAS over payments concerning NSFAS-accredited residences. These protests followed a meeting between NSFAS, accommodation providers and students on the 11th of September 2025. At Read More …
The Faculty of Education is proud to announce the launch of the Centre for the Advancement of Rural and Inclusive Education Research (CARIER) on Wednesday, 17 September 2025. This new centre seeks to redefine rural and inclusive education research by Read More …
On Saturday, 30 August, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted its annual Birthday Colour Run to celebrate 12 years of education, community, and inclusivity through shared pride, laughter and wellness. More than 800 participants gathered at the SPU South Campus Sports Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) will once again host the International Language Conference that will take place from 27 to 29 August 2025 at the Heritage & Humanities Building on the Central Campus, under the theme “Intellectualisation of African Languages in Read More …
On 7 and 8 August 2025, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted the Northern Cape G20 Education Indaba, at the newly built Great Hall on its North Campus, under the theme “Quality Foundational Learning.” The G20 is an inter-governmental forum of Read More …
Prof Debra Meyer, Acting Vice Chancellor and Principal of Sol Plaatje University will preside over a special tribute to Her Excellency Queen Katrina Esau, in recognition of her outstanding contributions to Khoi San heritage and culture. The event will take Read More …
August marks a special moment in our calendar; its Women’s Month, and marks the month of our inception. We invite you to celebrate our 12th birthday by being part of the SPU Birthday Colour Run 2025, taking place on Saturday, Read More …
This Women’s Month, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) invites you to a powerful celebration of art, science, heritage and womanhood, a space where ancient starlore meets modern discovery, and where women’s voices stand out across disciplines and generations. SPU will host Read More …
SPU and North Carolina A&T State University formalise strategic partnership On 22 July 2025, a new chapter in international academic collaboration unfolded at Sol Plaatje University (SPU) when we hosted a high-level delegation from the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical Read More …
The establishment of Sol Plaatje University (SPU) injected life back into a dying Kimberley CBD by simulating the regeneration of residential and commercial developments. While providing state-of-the-art infrastructure, employment opportunities and boosting the economy, SPU has made great efforts to Read More …