It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ms Jennifer (“Jenny”) Glennie, a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to opening access to quality education at all levels for marginalised communities in South Africa. We extend our Read More …
Research is one of the most powerful ways a university contributes to society and today we continue our Postdoctoral Fellows Up Close series by spotlighting the scholars who carry that responsibility with distinction. Our Postdoctoral Research Fellows are not only Read More …
Call for applications: Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences SPU’s Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for 2026 to 2027. This opportunity supports our commitment to research excellence and Read More …
SPU gathered as a community on Saturday, 29 November 2025 for the annual Vice Chancellor’s Family Fun Day, a celebration that carried special meaning this year as it marked Professor Andrew Crouch’s final Family Fun Day as Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Read More …
On 28 November 2025, the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) visited Sol Plaatje University (SPU) as part of a monitoring site visit for the University Capacity Development Programme (UCDP). The programme strengthens the higher education sector by advancing Read More …
Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) second Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Andrew Crouch, was celebrated and honoured at a ceremony on 26 November 2025, that marked the end of his tenure at the University. The Chair of Council Professor Randall Carolissen paid Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted its inaugural Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Symposium on Monday, 17 November 2025, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the University’s academic project and advancing its commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. The event, Read More …
Four academics from the Faculties of Natural and Applied Sciences and Humanities have been listed among the world’s top 2 percent most cited scientists in the 2025 Stanford and Elsevier global citation rankings. The list draws on Scopus data and Read More …
The Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences invites you to its third public lecture, titled Smart, Sustainable, Circular: Disruptive Technologies Transforming Supply Chains. Public Lecture Details: Date: 26 November 2025 Time: 10:00 – 12:00 Venue: Humanities Building, Auditorium 2 Join online here: Read More …
The Faculty of Humanities will host the Cosmo Art International Conference from 30 November to 6 December 2025. Centred on Rock Art, the conference brings together leading researchers, scholars and heritage practitioners from Southern Africa and Europe in a week Read More …