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 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) Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences to host Kaonafatso ya Dikgomo (KyD) Famer’s Day event on Friday, 5 September 2025 at South Campus Multipurpose Hall. The KyD scheme was established to facilitate the participation of smallholder Read More …
In a powerful celebration of women, the SPU Employee Wellness Office hosted the Women’s Month Series throughout August, a programme dedicated to uplifting and empowering female staff through meaningful conversations, knowledge sharing, and activities that nurtured both mind and body. 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 …
Science, heritage and the arts have come together in a unique arts exhibition to pay homage to women of strength on Women’s Day, celebrated annually on 9 August. The Cosmic Echoes: Shared Sky Indigenous Art Exhibition, a powerful collaboration between Read More …
Since its inception in 1980, the Eskom Expo has offered learners from Grades 6 to 12 the opportunity to present their own scientific research projects at school, district, regional and national levels, and even beyond to international stages. With 35 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 …