The University has close on 2,000 students who are involved in a range of academic, social, community and sports activities.
The Health & Wellness Centre is currently running a Mental Health Week campaign focused on substance use and addictive disorders. The initiative aims to raise awareness, educate the University community, and offer support to individuals affected by these challenges. Objectives: Read More …
Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) Sociology postgraduate students represented the University exceptionally well at the 29th South African Sociological Association (SASA) Annual Conference, hosted by Stellenbosch University from 1 to 4 July 2024. Notably, three Master’s and eight Honours candidates from Read More …
SPU’s Central Campus was filled with enthusiasm as we hosted a special meet and greet yesterday to celebrate and send off our first-team rugby players to their crucial playoff match against Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) on 12 August 2024. Read More …
In January this year, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) transitioned from schools to faculties, marking a pivotal moment in our institution’s history. This shift has been integral in preserving the integrity of our academic programmes while steering the university through a Read More …
Nosipho Khumari recently returned to Kimberley and was met with a warm and enthusiastic welcome from family, friends and the local sporting community. Picture: Danie van der Lith Nosipho Khumari, a student at Sol Plaatje University (SPU) in Kimberley, proudly Read More …
On 17 July 2024, Sol Plaatje University‘s (SPU) Research Office, in collaboration with the Student Life and Development Unit, hosted a dynamic public lecture attended by SPU students, staff, and high school learners from Vuyolwethu Secondary School, Technical High School Read More …
Ms Omphile Bertha Taele, will join an elite group of students who are recipients of the prestigious Abe Bailey Trust and Travel Bursary. The Travel Bursaries are awarded annually and cover the cost of an all-expenses-paid 3-week educational tour of Read More …
Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) ‘Gemmie Fire’ burned brightly as the varsity rugby team showcased their prowess, triumphing over Durban University of Technology (DUT) with an impressive 59-5 score in the commanding final of the University Sports South Africa (USSA) tournament Read More …
SPU’s Accredited Off-Campus Accommodation Office (AOCA) hosted a successful community outreach event on 5 July 2024. The initiative brought together the AOCA House Committee, the Health and Wellness Centre, Career Services, SPU Sport, and student volunteers to support local residents Read More …
Image: Supplied Kimberley’s own Nosipho Khumari, a student at Sol Plaatje University, has been selected to represent South Africa at the upcoming Confederation of Universities and Colleges Sports Association (CUCSA) Region V Games. The highly anticipated football tournament is set Read More …