Sol Plaatje University plays an active role in the academic community, Kimberley and the Northern Cape. This role is evidenced through the various events which it holds during the year.
The excitement is building as we approach the 3rd annual SPU Community Big Walk on Saturday, 15 March 2025! This year, we’re not just walking – we’re celebrating community, creativity, and entrepreneurship with a vibrant Lifestyle Market where local businesses, Read More …
The Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Community Big Walk returns on Saturday, 15 March 2025, to unite the people of Kimberley for a day of fun and entertainment This has grown into a must-attend event in the city, at which we Read More …
On Friday, 6 December 2024, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted the prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards to honour the exceptional achievements of staff in four categories: Research, Teaching and Learning, Community Engagement, and Service Delivery. This year, the awards held special Read More …
SPU proudly hosted the University Sport South Africa (USSA) 2024 Football Tournament, welcoming 22 universities from across the country from 1 – 6 December 2024. The tournament began with a vibrant opening ceremony at the Suzuki Stadium, where teams were Read More …
On Saturday, 7 December 2024, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) staff and their families gathered for the annual Vice-Chancellor’s Family Fun Day, a heartwarming celebration of connection, appreciation, and community spirit. Hosted on South Campus, the event offered a lively mix Read More …
On 22 November 2024, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) proudly launched its High-Performance Sport Centre (HPC) at the South Campus Sport Precinct. This milestone signifies a historic first for the Northern Cape, addressing the need for a world-class sporting facility that Read More …
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust Scholarship for Honours Studies at Sol Plaatje University are now open for the 2025 academic year. Both part-time and full-time students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and are interested in pursuing careers in academia, research, development Read More …
Kimberley was abuzz in the early hours of Saturday morning, 9 November 2024, as cyclists gathered at SPU’s South Campus. The air was crisp and fresh, with a lingering scent of rain still clinging to the leaves and pavement – Read More …
On Friday, 1 November 2024, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Innovation, and Postgraduate Studies, Professor Debra Meyer, presided over SPU’s annual Student Representative Council (SRC) Inauguration Dinner. The event was dedicated to formally welcome the incoming SRC for the 2024/2025 term, while Read More …
SPU’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Andrew Crouch, was recently featured on OFM (94.2 FM) to discuss the upcoming 4th annual Vice-Chancellor’s Cycle Challenge on 9 November 2024. In the interview, Prof Crouch expressed his vision for the event to become widely recognised Read More …