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Science-for-the-Future Project strengthens Mathematics and Science Teaching in the Northern Cape
The Science-for-the-Future project at Sol Plaatje University’s (SPU) Faculty of Education continues to strengthen mathematics and science education through sustained professional development and collaboration with teachers across the Northern Cape. Now in its sixth year, the project is a collaborative Read More ...Read More »
Professor Dipane Hlalele again among South Africa’s top education scientists
Professor Dipane Hlalele, Dean of the Faculty of Education at Sol Plaatje University (SPU), has again been ranked among the Top 100 education scientists in South Africa in the AD Scientific Index 2026, released on 22 July 2026. It is Read More ...Read More »
How do neurodiverse children growing up in rural communities move beyond a label towards learning, opportunity and belonging?
This is the question Sol Plaatje University (SPU) will place at the centre of a new research agenda on Friday, 31 July 2026. At 16:00, the University will host the Inaugural Lecture and Launch of the DSTI-NRF South African Research Read More ...Read More »
Thandeka Tembo opens the national Siyaphumelela Conference as SPU’s first DREAM Scholar
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) student Thandeka Tembo, a Bachelor of Education honours student, is the first SPU student to be selected as a Siyaphumelela DREAM Scholar. She is one of eight students from universities across South Africa chosen as 2026 Read More ...Read More »
SPU’s Professor Dipane Hlalele appointed to the Umalusi Council
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 ...Read More »
Postdoctoral research opportunities in the Faculty of Education
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 ...Read More »
Postgraduate Indaba advances Faculty of Education’s research and supervision agenda
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 ...Read More »
SPU to host national history teaching conference marking 50 years since the 1976 Soweto Uprising
Sol Plaatje University (SPU), through its Faculty of Education, will host the 40th Annual Conference of the South African Society for History Teaching (SASHT) from 30 September to 2 October 2026 in Kimberley. The conference will be held under the Read More ...Read More »