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.
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 …
On 17 October 2024, the Faculty of Humanities hosted the Kgosi Luka Jantjie Public Lecture which aims to deepen our understanding of Kgosi Luka Jantjie’s impact and legacy on the broader Northern Cape community and to strengthen collaboration between the Read More …
It’s back, bigger and better! The Vice-Chancellor’s Cycle Challenge 2024 is here, and you’re invited to the ONLY road cycling event in the Northern Cape. This year, we’re taking it up a notch – new features, a buzzing atmosphere, and Read More …
The Sol Plaatje Memorial Weekend, held on 4 and 5 October, was a profound celebration of Sol Plaatje’s legacy, uniting alumni, staff, special guests, important stakeholders, and students in reflection on his ideals of social justice, education, and community upliftment. Read More …
October marks the birth month of the visionary and intellectual, Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje, whose legacy continues to inspire and guide us. As a pioneering journalist, writer, linguist, and politician, Plaatje’s dedication to education, justice, and equality forms the foundation upon Read More …
Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) Employee Wellness Office marked the close of Women’s Month on 30 August with a vibrant brunch at Ballim Square, Luka Jantjie House. This event, the culmination of a series of empowerment activities held throughout August, celebrated Read More …
SPU successfully hosted the Convocation Executive Committee (CONVEX) Roadshow on 7 and 8 September 2024, in Taung and Kimberley. The event aimed to engage with members of the Convocation, who are SPU alumni committed to upholding and promoting the University’s Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) will host the Standard Bank Chancellor’s Golf Day on Saturday, 5 October 2024, at the Kimberley Golf Club as part of the Sol Plaatje Memorial Weekend. This annual event raises funds for the Chancellor’s Bursary Fund, Read More …
During the Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Research Week 2024, the University introduced the Centre for Global Change (CGC), formerly the Risk and Vulnerability Science Centre. The new name and expanded mandate of the CGC was unveiled during a glittering black-tie Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is excited to announce the Convocation Executive Committee’s (CONVEX) Roadshow, taking place from 7 to 8 September 2024. The purpose of the event is to engage with members of the Convocation, which includes SPU alumni dedicated Read More …