key employment relations matters, share best practices, and strengthen the consistent application of policy and practice across the higher education sector.
Sol Plaatje University is proud to host the Universities South Africa (USAf) Employee Relations Forum, taking place from 4–5 June 2026 in Kimberley.
The Forum brings together Employee Relations leaders and practitioners from South Africa's 26 public universities to engage on
SPU is proud to host the TAG Universities South Africa (USAf) Employee Relations Forum on 4–5 June 2026, welcoming Employee Relations Directors and Managers from all 26 public universities across South Africa. More: https://t.co/CfhPH6Agik
SPU invites applications for two postdoctoral research fellowships in the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Research (RaSER) Centre.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by 30 June 2026.
Follow this link for more information: https://t.co/mtAsXHUgFx
At Sol Plaatje University, a qualification is more than a certificate - it shapes graduates who are academically grounded, socially conscious, technologically able, and ready to lead in a changing world.
Applications for 2027 are now open.
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SPU’s Faculty of Education will host the 40th Annual SASHT Conference from 30 Sep to 2 Oct 2026 in Kimberley, reflecting on 50 years since the 1976 Soweto Uprising and its legacy in history teaching. Read more: https://t.co/ktjsj5dDAR
Applications for Sol Plaatje University Master of Business Management (2027) are now open. Build skills in business analysis, research, evidence-based decision-making and communication.
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Take the next step in your accounting journey with SPU’s BCom Honours in Accounting (2027 applications). Strengthen your accounting skills, support your path to professional qualifications, and open doors to diverse career opportunities.
Apply here: https://t.co/DTzZUrOdny
Sol Plaatje University formally installed Professor Debra Meyer as its third Vice-Chancellor and Principal on Friday, 22 May 2026, marking a significant moment in the University's history as she becomes the first woman to hold the office. Read more here: https://t.co/kLBAVbaLlb
“Sol Plaatje University is not burdened by centuries of rigid tradition. We have the opportunity to innovate boldly, to shape new institutional cultures and reimagine what an African university can become in the twenty-first century.” -
A new era of leadership
Prof Debra Meyer is formally installed as Vice-Chancellor and Principal of @myspu - a new chapter grounded in academic excellence, innovation, and institutional renewal.
Today, Sol Plaatje University formally installs Professor Debra Meyer as its third Vice-Chancellor and Principal, and the first woman to hold the office.
A historic moment for the University and for South African higher education.
From interactive exhibitions to conversations about future careers, learners experienced the energy of SPU Open Day 2026 through academic exploration, innovation, student life and support services.
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Undergraduate and postgraduate applications for the 2027 academic year are now open until 31 October 2026.
Apply here: https://t.co/0RqPmAIqs6
Download the Undergraduate Prospectus: https://t.co/lgm9DRn9GI
Download the Postgraduate Prospectus: https://t.co/LAGA3JWrfs
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Any official health, safety or campus-related communication will be shared through the University’s authorised communication channels.
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Sol Plaatje University notes the circulation of a poster claiming that a case of Hantavirus has been confirmed at the University in Kimberley.
The University confirms that this poster is fake news and was not issued by Sol Plaatje University or any authorised University official
Learners visiting the Faculty of Humanities experienced the vibrant energy of student life through cultural expression, creativity and engagement with Institutional Advancement Student Media Assistant, Thando Vilakazi, during #SPUOpenDay2026.
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Thank you to the learners, educators and parents who joined us to imagine the future and experience the vibrant spirit of #MySPU.
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