{"id":295930,"date":"2026-01-23T16:02:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T14:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/?p=295930"},"modified":"2026-01-23T16:02:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T14:02:28","slug":"a-new-era-for-spu-under-prof-debra-meyer-commitment-to-advancement-stated-clearly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/noordkaapbulletin\/a-new-era-for-spu-under-prof-debra-meyer-commitment-to-advancement-stated-clearly\/","title":{"rendered":"A new era for SPU under Prof. Debra Meyer: Commitment to advancement stated clearly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Prof. Debra Meyer, vice-chancellor and principal of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SolPlaatjeUniv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sol Plaatje University <\/a>(SPU) in Kimberley, marks the start of her term with a clear commitment to strengthening teaching, advancing research, and consolidating the SPU&#8217;s academic foundations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She outlines a focused year ahead, centred on rigour, accountability, and growing the university&#8217;s impact nationally and internationally.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;As your new vice-chancellor and principal, my pledge is to lead with integrity, openness, and a collaborative spirit. 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