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Category: Research

Sol Plaatje University’s academic outputs include public lectures, seminars and academic conferences and published articles.

Seminar on advanced materials aims to improve the environment

August 4, 2023August 4, 2023 Lerato Tyuthulo

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 …

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First-year student survey provides valuable insights into how SPU student body is changing

June 7, 2023June 7, 2023 Persome Oliphant

The results of the 2023 First-Year Student Biographical Survey conducted among students at SPU confirm that SPU is growing its footprint across South Africa and is increasingly becoming the first-choice university among its students. The survey – conducted annually by Read More …

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SPU hosts first World Intellectual Property Day Workshop

May 30, 2023May 31, 2023 Persome Oliphant

Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) Research Office hosted its first World Intellectual Property Day Awareness Workshop under the theme “Demystifying Intellectual Property” on 25 May 2023. World Intellectual Property Day, held annually on 26 April, was celebrated in conjunction with an Read More …

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SPU announces call for papers for the 2023 Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Conference

May 17, 2023May 24, 2023 Mosima Mehlape

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) invites submissions from scholars, educators, researchers, and practitioners for papers for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Conference to be held from 4 to 5 September 2023. SoTL is an important aspect of higher education Read More …

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SPU marks new era of research excellence

May 17, 2023May 19, 2023 Mosima Mehlape

In a significant stride towards becoming a research-active institution, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) recently celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of master’s students. This event marks a momentous milestone, demonstrating the university’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge Read More …

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Call for applications: Post-doctoral research fellowships 2023-2024

May 17, 2023June 5, 2023 Kealeboga Sibiya

Sol Plaatje University’s Research Office calls for applications for four exciting and dynamic post-doctoral research fellowships for 2023-2024. The post-doctoral fellowship opportunities are available in the fields of: Physical and Earth Sciences Languages and Communication (Creative Writing) Early Childhood Development Read More …

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Sol Plaatje University takes the lead in important wastewater research

April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 Mosima Mehlape

In line with its commitment to contributing and improving the Northern Cape community, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) recently conducted ground-breaking research led by SPU Professor Nhamo Chaukura on emerging contaminants in wastewater in the Sol Plaatje Municipality. The occurrence of Read More …

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SPU hosts 2023 SASUF Hybrid Colloquium

April 4, 2023April 5, 2023 Vuyiswa Mpata

Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) Research Office hosted the South African Sweden University Forum (SASUF) Hybrid Colloquium at the SPU Multipurpose Hall, South Campus, on 27 March 2023. In attendance was SPU senior management, academics, postgraduate students, and viewers streaming the event live on Read More …

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SPU strengthens ties with Sweden to create innovative solutions

March 18, 2023March 27, 2023 Persome Oliphant

Sol Plaatje University (SPU) will host the annual satellite event in the form of a hybrid colloquium during South African-Sweden University Forum (SASUF) Research and Innovation Week from 27 to 31 March 2023. This week comprises two important components: Satellite Read More …

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Prof Mabugu recognised for most cited 2021/2022 article

March 15, 2023March 27, 2023 Persome Oliphant

Ramos E. Mabugu, Professor of Economics in the School of Economic and Management Sciences, co-authored the most cited 2021/2022 article in the South African Journal of Economics. The journal is published by John Wiley & Sons. Ltd. Clarivate Analytics collected Read More …

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