Sol Plaatje Univ.

SPU appoints Professor Boitumelo Diale as its first SARChI Chair in Inclusive Rural Education and Early Childhood Development, marking a major milestone in the University’s research trajectory. Read more: bit.ly/477UrYK

SPU Vice-Chancellor Prof Debra Meyer recognised in a community-led mural in Eldorado Park, celebrating impactful contributions to society. Read more: bit.ly/4shQysG Image credit: Charlton Brown In partnership with EldosFM & Go Green Go Clean

Sol Plaatje University appoints Professor Dipane Hlalele as Dean of the Faculty of Education, effective 1 April 2026. Read more: bit.ly/4sSfqas

SPU marked the International Day of Mathematics on Friday, 13 March through interactive STEM learning, including problem solving sessions and a robotics demonstration led by the university’s hackathon team. More: bit.ly/3PD8TSw

MATCH DAY: GEMMIE FIRE AT SUZUKI STADIUM 🔥 Today we take on FNB UFH at Suzuki Stadium at 17:00 in our second home fixture, televised live on SuperSport. Tickets are available to all who wish to attend and support the team. #GemmieFire #MySPU #RugbyThatRocks #FansThatRock

Students, staff and the Kimberley community gathered for the 4th annual SPU Community Big Walk, walking with purpose in support of the Lesedi La Afrika Fund. Read more: bit.ly/4rLnglr Gallery: bit.ly/4rsljdc #SPUCommunityBigWalk #StepsForStudentsInNeed #MySPU

SPU today concluded the Intellectual Property and Technology Commercialisation Colloquium, where policymakers, academics, innovators and industry explored practical pathways for technology commercialisation, collaboration and innovation to support economic growth.

Innovation grows faster when people grow together. - IP & Technology Commercialization Colloquium, hosted in partnership with @MySPU and @the_dtic #IPTCColloquium #TechnologyCommercialization #SolPlaatjeUniversity #theDTIC #SouthAfricaInnovation #NMM #NMMTurns10 #PowerOfTwo

FNB SPU TAKES ON FNB UFH THIS FRIDAY This Friday we take on FNB UFH at Suzuki Stadium in a livestreamed home fixture. Tickets are available for staff, students and members of the public. For enquiries, email sports@spu.ac.za. #FNBVarsityShield2026 #GemmieFire #MySPU

We took the Gemmie Fire to Barkly West ahead of Friday’s home game. Ticket info coming soon 🔥 #VarsityShield2026 #GemmieFall #GemmieFire

Hosted by @the_dtic, in partnership with @theCIPC and @MySPU, the colloquium takes place from today, 9 March 2026 at SPU. #thedtic #CIPC #SolPlaatjieUniversity #IPTechColloquium2026

SPU today opened the Intellectual Property and Technology Commercialisation Colloquium, bringing together policymakers, academics, innovators & industry to explore how IP & technology commercialisation can drive innovation and economic growth.

WALKING WITH PURPOSE This morning, the SPU Community Big Walk united us to support student success, community pride and wellness through the Lesedi La Afrika Fund. Every step carried hope. Thank you for walking with purpose. #SPUCommunityBigWalk #StepsForStudentsInNeed #MySPU

MISSED YOUR CHANCE? ENTRIES EXTENDED! Come walk with us at the SPU Community Big Walk, where every step you take changes a student’s future. Enter now: bit.ly/3M26IH3 #SPUCommunityBigWalk #StepsForStudentsInNeed #MySPU

Kimberley’s own DJ Sacs, proud SPU alumnus, walks with us for the Lesedi La Afrika Fund. Online entries close tomorrow at 12h00. After, register at SPU South Campus during number collection until 18h00. No race-day entries. #SPUCommunityBigWalk #StepsForStudentsInNeed #MySPU

POWERED BY OUR VALUED SPONSORS Thank you for helping us fuel the Big Walk in support of students in need. Be part of the movement: bit.ly/3M26IH3 (entries close on 25 February 2026). #SPUCommunityBigWalk #StepsForStudentsInNeed #MySPU

STEP UP FOR THE ULTIMATE SATURDAY FAMILY GET TOGETHER! Join the movement, enjoy the Lifestyle Market and help fuel student success through the Lesedi La Afrika Fund. Enter Now: bit.ly/3M26IH3 #SPUCommunityBigWalk #StepsForStudentsInNeed #MySPU

SPU BIG WALK TEAM HITS THE INTERSECTION! We were at Kimberley’s Homestead spreading the word for the SPU Community Big Walk. Walk with purpose on 28 Feb in support of students. Register: bit.ly/3M26IH3 #SPUCommunityBigWalk #StepsForStudentsInNeed #MySPU

Are you ready to join the movement? Register today using the link here: bit.ly/3M26IH3 Entries close on 25 February 2026

🎥SPU COMMUNITY BIG WALK'S FIRST ENTRANT For Mandy Nagel, the Big Walk is all about unity. By joining, she is supporting the Lesedi La Afrika Fund to help sustain students' futures. Are you ready to join the movement? #SPUCommunityBigWalk #StepsForStudentsInNeed #MySPU