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.
At Sol Plaatje University, the month of October is a moment of remembrance, reflection and renewal. This weekend we honour the life and legacy of Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje through a series of events that carry forward his spirit of intellect, Read More …
SPU’s Faculty of Education hosted the African Languages and Cultural Heritage Symposium on 3 October 2025, bringing together educators, language experts, researchers and cultural advocates to engage on the future of African languages in education. Delivering her Opening Address virtually, Read More …
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 …
At Sol Plaatje University, the life and legacy of our namesake is not confined to history books. It lives through the spirit, purpose, and people of our institution. Each year, the Annual Sol Plaatje Lecture reminds us that we are Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU), in partnership with Standard Bank, will host the SPU Standard Bank Chancellor’s Golf Day on Saturday, 11 October 2025, at the Kimberley Golf Club. This flagship fundraising event goes beyond the game of golf — it Read More …
At Sol Plaatje University, the month of October is a moment of deep reflection and celebration when we honour our commitment to the legacy of our namesake, Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje. His life reminds us that education, language, justice and courage Read More …
The Faculty of Humanities, in collaboration with Dit is ’n Noord-Kaap Ding (DINK), invites you to the 2025 Heritage Month Celebration. Kindly see programme here. The annual DINK Colloquium is a multidisciplinary gathering that brings together stakeholders from across the Read More …
SPU’s Faculty of Education will host a thought-leading African Languages Symposium on Friday at South Campus under the theme: “African Languages and Cultural Heritage: Preserving Identity Through Language Education in South Africa,” on 3 October 2025. This one-day symposium, running Read More …
Following the landmark launch of the Centre for the Advancement of Rural and Inclusive Education and Research (CARIER) on Day 3, the fourth day of Research Week 2025 comprised the Annual Postgraduate Research Conference. This important academic event gave postgraduate Read More …
The second day of SPU’s Research Week 2025 was dedicated to celebrating innovation and the dynamic work of SPU’s pioneering research centres. In keeping with the theme From Discovery to Impact: Innovate | Collaborate | Advance, the day highlighted how Read More …