The Research Office is pleased to announce the call for applications for two Post-Doctoral Research Fellowships for 2024-2025. Post-doctoral fellows play a vital role in advancing SPU’s research initiatives, contributing significantly to our growing research stature. Fields of Study: Applied Read More …
Category: Research
Sol Plaatje University’s academic outputs include public lectures, seminars and academic conferences and published articles.
Encouraging entrepreneurship through innovation and knowing your IP rights
Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) Research Office hosted an Intellectual Property (IP) and Entrepreneurship Awareness Workshop on 10 October 2024. This workshop aimed to raise awareness about the importance of intellectual property rights, the various types of IP, and their practical Read More …
South Africa’s municipalities aren’t fixing roads, supplying clean water or keeping the lights on: new study explains why
Image: Getty Images South Africa has a massive infrastructure problem. Roads, electricity supply and water management are just three areas in which there is mounting evidence of collapse and decay. This is true for big cities like Johannesburg as well as Read More …
Research Week 2024: Advancing new frontiers and showcasing cutting-edge research
We are excited to announce the upcoming Research Week 2024, scheduled to take place from 2 to 6 September 2024. This event, themed “Advancing New Frontiers and Showcasing Cutting-Edge Research at Sol Plaatje University (SPU),” is a vital platform for Read More …
Call for applications: Post-doctoral research fellowships 2024-2025
SPU’s Research Office is excited to announce the call for applications for two post-doctoral research fellowships for 2024-2025. The post-doctoral fellowship opportunities are available in the fields of: Applied Data Science Languages in Education Post-doctoral fellows are supported as an Read More …
Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship 2024/25
Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) Research Office calls for applications for an exciting and dynamic post-doctoral research fellowship for 2024-2025. Post-doctoral fellows play a crucial role in advancing SPU’s research initiatives. The growth of our research stature heavily relies on the Read More …
Welcome to SPU Prof Luvuyo Ntombana: Director of Research
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is excited to announce the appointment of Professor Luvuyo Ntombana as the new Director for Research, effective1 April 2024. Professor Ntombana’s impressive academic career includes roles at notable South African universities such as the University of Read More …
Oppenheimer Memorial Trust launch honours scholarships at SPU
The Oppenheimer Memorial Trust (OMT) awarded prestigious scholarships to select students pursuing an Honours Degree at Sol Plaatje University (SPU). The Trust generously donated R4 million in scholarships to SPU honours students with a proven record of excellence. This substantial Read More …
Call for applications: Post-doctoral research fellowships 2024-2025
Sol Plaatje University’s Research Office calls for applications for exciting and dynamic post-doctoral research fellowships for 2024-2025. The post-doctoral fellowship opportunities are available in the fields of: Physical Sciences Social Science Education Post-doctoral fellows are supported as an integral part Read More …
Seminar on advanced materials aims to improve the environment
The School of Natural and Applied Sciences (NAS) Research Committee at Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted their Third Talk in the NAS Seminar Series 2023 titled “Advanced Materials – Development, Synthesis, Characterization, and Application”, on 3 August 2023 at Auditorium Read More …