{"id":51924,"date":"2023-05-17T15:03:17","date_gmt":"2023-05-17T13:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/call-for-applications-post-doctoral-research-fellowships-2023-2024-copy\/"},"modified":"2023-05-19T15:55:47","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T13:55:47","slug":"spu-marks-new-era-of-research-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\/index.php\/spu-marks-new-era-of-research-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"SPU marks new era of research excellence"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"51924\" class=\"elementor elementor-51924\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4c891cce elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4c891cce\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6a345ff7\" data-id=\"6a345ff7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71cfc1c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"71cfc1c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In a significant stride towards becoming a research-active institution, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spu.ac.za\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Sol Plaatje University<\/span> <\/a>(SPU) recently celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of master\u2019s students. This event marks a momentous milestone, demonstrating the university\u2019s commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and fostering an environment of inquiry and critical thought.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In its pursuit to become research-active, SPU has made remarkable strides, one of the most significant being the creation of specialised research centres. These institutions\u00a0 are poised to tackle real-world challenges while engaging in intellectual pursuits that resonate globally.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">SPU\u2019s commitment to furthering research extends to its students, as evidenced by the journeys of its first master\u2019s graduates, Vhugala Mulaudzi and Kagiso Moroane. Ms Mulaudzi, a graduate of the MA (Sociology) programme, conducted research on the utilisation of sexual and reproductive health services in rural South Africa. On the other hand, Ms Moroane\u2019s research focused on the gig economy, exploring the daily experiences of food-delivery gig workers.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThe graduation of our first master\u2019s students signifies the successful establishment of a solid foundation in undergraduate education, enabling us to prepare students for the rigours of graduate school,\u201d says Dr Moeketsi Mosia, Acting Director of Research at SPU.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As part of its strategic development plan, SPU is focusing on cultivating a robust academic landscape featuring master\u2019s and doctoral degree programmes. These programmes serve as the bedrock for significant research, contributing meaningfully to the academic and research community.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The university\u2019s vision for the future of research includes strengthening research infrastructure, supporting the establishment of additional research centres, and nurturing a vibrant culture of research within the university. \u201cWe will work tirelessly to bridge the divide between academia and society, ensuring that our research contributes to real-world issues,\u201d states Dr Mosia.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With its unwavering commitment to advancing scholarly discourse and its continued emphasis on producing high-quality, impactful research, SPU is well on its way to achieving its strategic goal of progressing in research.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a significant stride towards becoming a research-active institution, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) recently celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of master\u2019s students. 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