{"id":61377,"date":"2024-01-22T14:11:04","date_gmt":"2024-01-22T12:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/research-governance-at-spu-copy\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T17:18:20","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T15:18:20","slug":"orientation-week-faculty-programmes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/orientation-week-faculty-programmes\/","title":{"rendered":"Orientation Week Faculty Programmes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Orientation Week is an exciting and essential part of your journey at Sol Plaatje University. Over the next two weeks, you will participate in a series of activities designed to introduce you to university life, your academic environment, and the resources available to support your success. Each faculty has a tailored programme to ensure you are fully prepared to excel in your studies and make the most of your time at SPU.<\/span><\/p>

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