Sol Plaatje University (SPU) congratulates Professor Dipane Hlalele, Dean of the Faculty of Education, on his appointment to the 7th Umalusi Council for General and Further Education and Training. He was appointed by the Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Read More …
Sol Plaatje University recently hosted its annual Employee Wellness Day under the theme Prioritising Employee Wellness and Advancing Excellence, bringing staff together to focus on an essential aspect of the University’s work: the wellbeing of the people who contribute to Read More …
Sol Plaatje University wishes to inform prospective students and members of the public that the online application system is currently unavailable due to a technical issue. The University is working to restore the service as soon as possible and apologises Read More …
On Thursday, 11 June 2026, Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) Centre for the Advancement of Rural and Inclusive Education Research (CARIER) hosted a thought-provoking public lecture that challenged conventional understandings of learning and highlighted the value of rural contexts in shaping Read More …
The Faculty of Education invites applications for the following Postdoctoral Research Fellowship opportunities: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in History Education Reference: PDRF/03/2026 Closing date: 30 June 2026 View detailed requirements and application procedure here. Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in STEM Education Mathematics Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is the first and only university in South Africa to hold a New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) post in South African Sign Language (SASL), as confirmed by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). Read More …
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) Faculty of Education hosted a Postgraduate Indaba on 19 May 2026 to strengthen postgraduate supervision capacity and support the Faculty’s growing research pipeline. The session focused on practical approaches to Honours and Master’s supervision, including supervision Read More …
Sol Plaatje University invites applications for the following Postdoctoral Research Fellowship opportunities. The fellowships are aimed at supporting early-career scholars and advancing research excellence within the University. Available opportunities: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Interprofessional Education, Leadership and Health Professions EducationOffered Read More …
SPU’s Research Office seeks applications for two exciting and dynamic postdoctoral research fellowships for 2026-2027. Postdoctoral Research Fellowship opportunities are available in the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Research (RaSER) Centre (PDRF/01/2026). Postdoctoral fellows form an integral part of SPU’s research activities and contribute significantly to the University’s Read More …
We are delighted to inform you that Sol Plaatje University (SPU) will be hosting the Universities South Africa (USAf) Employee Relations Forum on 4 – 5 June 2026 at the South Campus. The USAf Employee Relations Forum is a highly regarded community of Read More …