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.
On 7 December 2023, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) was delighted to announce the launch of the Centre for Creative Writing and African Languages, situated in the newly constructed Heritage Studies and Humanities Building on Central Campus. The Centre’s primary goal Read More …
On Saturday, 25 November 2023, the University Registrar, Dr Jody Cedras, hosted the second General Meeting of the Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Convocation. The meeting was in a hybrid format with in-person attendance at the SPU South Campus Multipurpose Hall Read More …
As we usher in the festive season, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is set to celebrate in splendid style. Professor Andrew Crouch, the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of SPU, will host the eagerly awaited third annual Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Awards on Friday, 8 Read More …
On December 7, 2023, the Centre for Creative Writing and African Languages will be unveiled by Sol Plaatje University‘s School of Humanities. The Centre is deeply devoted to tackling the obstacles encountered by our society in the current era. We Read More …
On 29 November 2023, Sol Plaatje University‘s Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Andrew Crouch, hosted a dinner to both welcome and induct the incoming Student Representative Council (SRC) for 2023/24 and to bid a fond farewell to the outgoing SRC members Read More …
Much fun was had on 25 November 2023 when Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted the Talent Pipeline Programme (TPP) Family Day in Postmasburg. Grade 10 learners together with learners, their parents and guardians, school principals, maths and science educators, gathered Read More …
Exciting news! Our Decade Campaign Gala Dinner, set for 22 November 2023, is almost at full capacity with 90% of our tables already snapped up. Get ready for an unforgettable evening to raise funds for the Lesedi La Afrika Endowment Read More …
For the first time, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) played host to the prestigious 2023 (FARF) Conference, a significant event under the banner of ‘Sustainability’. Spanning two days, 9 and 10 November, the conference was attended by experts and enthusiasts in Read More …
On Sunday, 12 November 2023, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted its third annual Vice-Chancellor’s Cycle Challenge at the SPU South Campus Sports Precinct. This year’s event was particularly significant as it coincided with the university’s decade-long celebrations, making this edition Read More …
As the clock counts down to the 3rd annual Vice-Chancellor’s Cycle Challenge on Sunday,12 November 2023 at the Windhoek Draught Park, Prof Andrew Crouch spoke to OFM to share the excitement. 2023 marks a milestone for SPU as we celebrate Read More …