Student News
Inaugural Dean’s Merit Awards position student excellence at the centre of SPU
On 8 April 2026, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted its inaugural Dean’s Merit Awards Ceremony, bringing together students, academic leadership, faculty and administrative staff in recognition of outstanding academic performance across faculties. The awards were introduced to publicly recognise top-performing Read More ...Read More »
Future Accounting professionals engage industry through business simulation
Sol Plaatje University (SPU) hosted the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Business Development Games on 25 April 2026, bringing together more than 100 BCom Accounting students enrolled in the programme for an immersive, practice-oriented learning experience. Using the Read More ...Read More »
My Road to Graduation: from rural roots to data science impact
For Awonke Nomandondo, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Honours in Data Science at Sol Plaatje University (SPU) is more than an academic milestone. It is a deeply personal journey shaped by curiosity, resilience and purpose, and a reflection of Read More ...Read More »
My Road to Graduation: supported to succeed
For Martha Kegomoditswe Moholoagae, graduating with a Diploma in Retail Business Management marks more than the completion of a qualification. It reflects a journey of growth, discipline and perseverance, supported every step of the way through the academic and student Read More ...Read More »
Gloria Pucoe Advances AI Solutions For Climate and Disaster Risk
Gloria Pucoe, who is completing her MSc in eScience at Sol Plaatje University (SPU), has been recognised as a finalist in the Rising Star: AI and Data Innovation category at the 2026 Wired4Women Awards, with winners to be announced on Read More ...Read More »
Student Job Alert – Library Assistant (Evening Shift)
The SPU Library and Information Services invite applications for four Student Assistant positions to support evening operations in the library. This opportunity is ideal for postgraduate students who would like to gain practical work experience while contributing to student support services on campus. Requirements Applicants must: Be Read More ...Read More »
Professor Dipane Hlalele appointed as Dean of the Faculty of Education
SPU announces the appointment of Professor Dipane Hlalele as Dean of the Faculty of Education for a five-year term, starting 1 April 2026. This appointment follows a rigorous selection process, guided by university policy and aligned with SPU’s strategic priorities in academic Read More ...Read More »
Marking International Day of Mathematics with interactive learning
Students and lecturers at Sol Plaatje University (SPU) recently marked the International Day of Mathematics on Friday, 13 March, through a series of interactive activities that brought together participants from across academic programmes. The celebration, organised by the Mathematics Education Read More ...Read More »