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Sol Plaatje University (SPU) joined the global community in commemorating World Intellectual Property (WIP) Day under the theme “IP and Music: Feel the Beat of IP.” Hosted by the SPU Research Office on 30 April 2025, the event reinforced the Read More …
New research led by SPU’s Dr Darlington Chizema with the assistance of Prof Ramos E. Mabugu and Dr Christelle Meniago, has revealed how corruption is holding back progress in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a regional block made up Read More …
We are pleased to announce the availability of the Merit Award Bursary for the 2025 academic year. This opportunity is open to postgraduate students registered for PGCE, PGDip, Honours, and Master’s studies at SPU. This bursary aims to provide financial relief by Read More …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …