Ensuring the security and safety of staff and students on campus is a top priority at CPUT.

The university has an active Campus Protection Services (CPS) that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The CPS is dedicated to safeguarding the university community and its property while maintaining order in accordance with university policies. The university employs professional security officers who are certified by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA).

These officers are responsible for enforcing university rules and regulations, investigating incidents, apprehending offenders of criminal activity, maintaining order, and protecting the institution's assets. They work in shifts that cover all campuses, ensuring that assistance is available at all times.

The CPS follows a straightforward yet comprehensive approach to campus security and safety. Its mission is to provide integrated and coordinated professional, effective, and efficient risk management and protection services to the students, staff, and visitors of CPUT. In exceptional circumstances, PSD personnel are authorized to take appropriate action necessary to maintain stability, safety, and security on campus.

If you are in danger or need to report a crime, use these numbers:

• Bellville Campus: 021 959 6301 or 021 959 6550
• District Six Campus: 021 460 3122 or 021 460 3631
• Granger Bay Campus: 021 440 5726
• Mowbray Campus: 021 680 1582
• Newlands Campus: 021 657 2004
• Wellington Campus: 021 864 5551
• Protection Services Cellphone (General/After hours): 078 561 2712 (Bellville), 078 563 0021 (District Six).

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The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) welcomes all first-year students to CPUT! DSA is dedicated to supporting the students on their journey by enhancing their overall student experience. Led by Dean Nonkosi Tyolwana, the DSA aims to help you succeed academically while encouraging personal growth.

The Dean is available to listen to your concerns and advocate for your needs. DSA offers programmes and services across various departments, including:

• Sports, Arts and Culture
• Student Governance and Leadership Development
• Residence Services
• Student Counselling
• Disability Unit
• HIV/AIDS Unit
• Campus Health Services

In addition to competitive sports, DSA provides workshops on health and well-being, covering topics like nutrition and stress relief, along with development programs in leadership and financial literacy.

DSA encourages you to feel welcome and supports you throughout your time at CPUT. Visit us at the District Six Campus, Administration Building, 5th Floor.

Stay connected by liking the DSA Facebook page or following us on X. For more information, contact DSA at 021 460 3395 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Dr Melanie Swanson from DSA said: “We want to encourage first-year students to respect diversity, join clubs or societies, build positive friendships, and avoid peer pressure and risky behaviour. Becoming familiar with campus policies, including those related to gender-based violence (GBV), misconduct, pregnancy, HIV, etc, is essential.”

Swanson also urged the students who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, especially before exams or homesick, which is “normal,” to contact the student support services, such as counselling, campus health, or any other support services, which are confidential, and asking for help shows strength, not weakness.

DSA looks forward to supporting you on your journey!

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The Executive Management of the University consists of the Vice-Chancellor, three Deputy Vice-Chancellors, the Registrar, the Executive Director of Finance as well as the Executive Director in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor.

Vice-Chancellor Prof Chris Nhlapo was installed as the third Vice-Chancellor of CPUT in 2019. He previously served as the institution’s first Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, Technology Innovation and Partnerships in which position he guided the university’s research mandate.

The other members of the Executive Management are:

• Prof Rishidaw Balkaran: Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching;
• Prof Marshall Sheldon: Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Technology Innovation and Partnerships;
• Prof Driekie Hay-Swemmer: Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Operations (Acting) and Executive Director: Office of the Vice-Chancellor;
• Msulwa Daca: Executive Director: Finance;
• Dr Phumzile Masala: Registrar

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Dr Melanie Swanson from the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) has encouraged first-year students to embrace the differences between university and high school.

Swanson emphasised the importance of developing discipline, taking personal responsibility, and engaging in independent learning as essential skills for their academic success.

“It is important to attend classes regularly, manage your time well, meet assignment deadlines, be on time for exams/assessments, and uphold academic integrity by avoiding plagiarism. Know how and where to access academic support such as tutors, writing centres, and lecturers,” she emphasised.

“We want to encourage first-year students to respect diversity, join clubs or societies, build positive friendships, and avoid peer pressure and risky behaviour. Becoming familiar with campus policies, including those related to gender-based violence (GBV), misconduct, pregnancy, HIV, etc, is essential.”

She continued: “Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, especially before exams or homesick, is normal. Student support services such as counselling, campus health, or any other support services are confidential, and asking for help shows strength, not weakness.”

Swanson urged the students to develop digital skills, including using Blackboard, OPA, practicing professional email etiquette, accessing academic resources, maintaining cybersecurity awareness, and following campus safety protocols.

“We encourage disciplined freedom. Balancing student social life with academics is crucial. Remember, university is just the start of your career readiness and future success.”

It is important to note that the HIV/AIDS Unit has been renamed the Student Engagement Development & Training Unit (SEDTU). The following policies apply to student support services within the Division of Student Affairs (DSA):

• Pregnancy Policy
• HIV Policy
• Student Health and Wellness

Emergency services, counseling, and other relevant support services are also available.

Campus Protection Services:

• Bellville: 021 959 6550; 021 959 6301
• District Six: 021 460 3123; 021 460 3631
• Granger Bay: 021 440 5726
• Mowbray: 021 680 1582
• Wellington: 021 864 5551

Gender-based Violence Support:

• WhatsApp Line: 060 980 0286
• 24-hour Helpline: 0800 36 36 36
• Thuthuzela Care Centres:
• Worcester: 023 348 1294
• Atlantis: 021 010 0421
• Khayelitsha: 021 360 4570
• Heideveld: 021 699 0465
• Karl Bremer: 021 918 1321

Division of Student Affairs:

• Dean of Student Affairs: Mrs. Nonkosi Tyolwana (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
• Secretary: Lynette Fortuin (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
• Weblink: Campus Health Clinics

Departments under the Dean of Student Affairs:

Campus Health:

For health-related issues, see the Campus Health Clinic website or contact them at Bellville, Tel: +27 21 959 6403.

The Student Counselling Unit provides psychosocial support to all registered CPUT students through various services.

Head of Department: Ms. Louisa Brits (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)

Contact Details:

• Bellville: Ground level, New Extension to the Library Building. Tel: +27 21 959 6182
• District Six Campus: Room 2.700, 2nd level Administration Building. Tel: +27 21 460 3237
• Wellington Campus: Ground level, Barkley Davies Building, Mowbray. Tel: +27 21 680 1574
• 24-hour External Mental Health Helpline: 0800 36 36 36
• Weblink: Student Counselling

There is also a Disability Unit, which serves as a multi-functional support service point at the University. It aims to create an accessible and welcoming learning environment for students with disabilities and offers support for staff working with these students.

• Head of Department: Dr. Amanda Ismail (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
• Office Number: +27 21 460 3975
• Weblink: Disability Unit

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Additionally, the following departments are available:

Student Governance & Leadership Development:

• Head of Department: Mr. Sammy Elie (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
• Weblink: Student Governance

Sports, Arts & Culture Department:

• Head of Department: Frans Mamabolo (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
• Weblink: Sport, Arts & Culture

Student Life & Residential Services:

Heads of Departments:

• Bellville & Wellington: Mr. Zandile Jacobs (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
• Mowbray & District Six: Mr. Chumani Mashwanyela (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
• Weblink: CPUT Residences

Student Engagement, Development & Training Unit (SEDTU, previously known as HIV Unit):

• Head of Department: Dr. Melanie Swanson (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
• Office Number: 021 460 4252
• Weblink: Student Engagement, Development & Training Unit (SEDTU)

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CPUT has five well-positioned campuses – ranging from the District Six campus in the Cape Town city centre to the Wellington Campus in the heart of the Boland.

The Bellville Campus is the administrative hub of the institution and its face brick façade, designed by architect Revel Fox, is well-known. Some of the landmark buildings include the Dome of Remembrance and the Major Sports Hall, where thousands of students celebrate their graduation every year.

Table Mountain serves as a backdrop to the picturesque District Six Campus. Formerly known as the Cape Town campus, it was renamed to District Six campus in 2018 – in memory of the rich heritage of District Six and acknowledging the pain that was caused when the then Cape Technikon was built on the site. The campus boasts state-of-the-art academic facilities and the piazza is a popular gathering place for students.

Wellington campus is dotted with beautiful historic buildings. The campus offers a range of courses in the Faculties of Applied Sciences, Business as well as Education.

Mowbray Campus plays a crucial role in shaping the next generation of teachers, contributing significantly to the Western Cape’s education sector. Located on Highbury Road, just a stone’s throw from Mowbray’s bustling Main Road, the campus boasts modern lecture halls, and dedicated study areas with computer access.

With its prime seafront location, the Granger Bay Campus is home to the renowned Cape Town Hotel School, the oldest in the city, as well as to the Maritime Engineering Department and the cutting-edge Survival Centre. The main attraction of the campus is the stylish Hotel School Restaurant, which features uninterrupted sea views, a Show Kitchen and sophisticated Alumni Cocktail Bar and Coffee Lounge.

The university also has three satellite campuses – Newlands, Groote Schuur and Roeland Street.

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CPUT Libraries play a crucial role in supporting students - providing access to a vast collection of resources to assist students with assignments or research.

Our libraries are pivotal in fostering an academic environment that thrives on research and innovation. We are more than just a place to borrow books – we are a hub of learning, where students, faculty, and researchers access the resources, support and expertise they need to succeed.

Supporting Student Learning and Success

• Access to Resources: The library provides students and faculty with essential resources such as books, journals, databases, and other materials that support coursework, assignments, and research.
• Information Literacy: The library plays a key role in teaching students how to effectively search for, evaluate, and use information, an essential skill for academic success and lifelong learning.
• Study and Collaborative Spaces: Offering a quiet environment for individual study, as well as group study spaces, the library fosters an environment conducive to both learning and collaboration.

A Hub for Research and Innovation

• Research Support: we offer specialised services that support research activities, such as literature reviews, citation management, and access to research databases like JSTOR, PubMed, or Scopus.
• Assistance with Scholarly Publishing: Libraries help researchers navigate publishing processes, including open access publishing and institutional repositories where they can share their findings with the broader academic community.
• Data Management: Libraries assist with research data management, ensuring that data is stored, organised, and shared according to best practices and university policies.

If you ever need to print, scan, photocopy, laminate or bind something… the library is you to go place.

We have six branches – Bellville, District Six, Wellington, Mowbray, Granger Bay and Newlands – ensuring students have a wealth of information at their fingertips.

The two big libraries, Bellville and District Six have a 24-hour study area, for those who want study through the night.

More information on the opening times can be found here

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CPUT’s Executive Management is responsible for the management of the university. The Executive Management consists of the Vice-Chancellor, three Deputy Vice-Chancellors, the Registrar, the Executive Director: Office of the Vice-Chancellor and the Executive Director: Finance.

Prof Chris Nhlapo, was installed as the third Vice-Chancellor of CPUT in 2019. He previously served as the institution’s first Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, Technology Innovation and Partnerships.

The other members of the Executive Management are:

Prof Rishidaw Balkaran: Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching and (Acting) Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Research, Technology Innovation and Partnerships;

Prof Driekie Hay-Swemmer - Executive Director: Office of the Vice-Chancellor;

Jerome Corns - (Acting) Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Operations;

Msulwa Daca - Executive Director: Finance;

Carin Booyse – (Acting) Registrar.

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CPUT Libraries play a crucial role in supporting students - providing access to a vast collection of resources to assist students with assignments or research.

Our libraries are pivotal in fostering an academic environment that thrives on research and innovation. We are more than just a place to borrow books – we are a hub of learning, where students, faculty, and researchers access the resources, support, and expertise they need to succeed.

Supporting Student Learning and Success

• Access to Resources: The library provides students and faculty with essential resources such as books, journals, databases, and other materials that support coursework, assignments, and research.
• Information Literacy: The library plays a key role in teaching students how to effectively search for, evaluate, and use information, an essential skill for academic success and lifelong learning.
• Study and Collaborative Spaces: Offering a quiet environment for individual study, as well as group study spaces, the library fosters an environment conducive to both learning and collaboration.

A Hub for Research and Innovation

• Research Support: we offer specialised services that support research activities, such as literature reviews, citation management, and access to research databases like JSTOR, PubMed, or Scopus.
• Assistance with Scholarly Publishing: Libraries help researchers navigate publishing processes, including open access publishing and institutional repositories where they can share their findings with the broader academic community.
• Data Management: Libraries assist with research data management, ensuring that data is stored, organised, and shared according to best practices and university policies.

If you ever need to print, scan, photocopy, laminate or bind something… the library is you to go place.

We have six branches – Bellville, District Six, Wellington, Mowbray, Granger Bay and Newlands – ensuring students have a wealth of information at their fingertips.

The two big libraries, Bellville and District Six have a 24-hour study area, for those who want study through the night.

More information on the opening times can be found here

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CPUT prioritises students’ well-being! Our Campus Health Clinics are dedicated to providing essential primary health care services exclusively to registered students, with limited services available for CPUT staff.

The Campus Health Clinics’ mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illness, ensuring students have access to a professional and discreet health care service that adheres to the highest World Health Organisation standards. Remember, CPUT clinics operate on an appointment-based system for your convenience.

The Campus Health Clinics are proud to offer a wide range of vital services for CPUT registered students:

• General medical consultations plus the issue of basic medication
• Attending to minor ailments:  colds, sore throats, diarrhoea
• Reproductive health methods (prevention) including the morning after pill
• HIV counselling and testing (VCT)
• Nutritional and counselling support for HIV positive students
• Treatment of sexually transmitted infections
• TB-DOTS supervision
• Wound dressings and assistance with minor injuries
• Wealth education programmes.

For further information, don’t hesitate to contact the Campus Health Clinic at any CPUT campus:

Bellville*

Tel: +27 21 959 6403 
Fax: +27 21 959 6123 
Location: New Library Extension, Ground Floor 
Consultation Hours: 08:00 – 16:30

District 6

Tel: +27 21 460 3405 
Fax: +27 21 460 3638 
Location: Administration Building, Level 2, Room 2.900 
Consultation Hours: 08:00 – 16:30

Mowbray

Tel: +27 21 680 1555 
Location: Administration Building, Ground Floor 
Consultation Hours: 08:00 – 16:00

Wellington 

Tel: +27 21 864 5522 
Location: Administration Building, Ground Floor, Room A29 
Consultation Hours: 07:30 – 15:30

Your health is our top priority—don’t wait to take advantage of these important services!

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CPUT boasts five campuses located in prime locations – ranging from the District Six Campus in the Cape Town CBD to the Wellington Campus in the heart of the Boland.

The Bellville Campus is the administrative hub of the institution and its face brick façade, designed by architect Revel Fox, is well-known. Some of the landmark buildings include the Dome of Remembrance and the Major Sports Hall, where thousands of students celebrate their graduation every year.

Table Mountain serves as a backdrop to the picturesque District Six Campus. Formerly known as the Cape Town Campus, it was renamed to District Six Campus in 2018 – in memory of the rich heritage of District Six and to acknowledge the pain that was caused when the then Cape Technikon was built on the site. The campus boasts state-of-the-art academic facilities, and the piazza is a popular gathering place for students.

The Wellington Campus is dotted with beautiful historic buildings. The campus offers a range of courses in the Faculties of Applied Sciences, Business as well as Education.

Mowbray Campus plays a crucial role in shaping the next generation of teachers, contributing significantly to the Western Cape’s education sector. Located on Highbury Road, just a stone’s throw from Mowbray’s bustling Main Road, the campus boasts modern lecture halls and dedicated study areas with computer access

Granger Bay

With its prime seafront location, the Granger Bay Campus is home to the renowned Cape Town Hotel School, the oldest in the city, as well as to the Maritime Engineering Department and the cutting-edge Survival Centre. The main attraction of the campus is the stylish Hotel School Restaurant, which features uninterrupted sea views, a Show Kitchen and sophisticated Alumni Cocktail Bar and Coffee Lounge.

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The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) welcomes all first-year students to CPUT! As you embark on your journey as a first-year student, DSA intends to emphasise how important it is to connect with DSA. The Division believes that each student deserves a fulfilling and vibrant experience, and DSA is here to support you every step of the way.

Led by the compassionate Dean of Student Affairs, Nonkosi Tyolwana, the DSA is devoted to enhancing your overall quality of life at the institution. The DSA understands that student life can be challenging, which is why it focuses on educating and supporting you outside the classroom. DSA’s mission is to enrich your experience and help you achieve academic success while exploring your interests.

The Dean serves as an approachable point of contact for all students, readily available to listen to your concerns and advocate for your needs within the University. The team is dedicated to providing programmes, services, and mentoring opportunities that empower you to reach your potential, overcome obstacles, and foster a safe and healthy community at CPUT.

Here are the departments under the DSA that are here to support you:

• Sports, Arts and Culture
• Student Governance and Leadership Development
• Residence Services
• Student Counselling
• The Disability Unit
• HIV/AIDS Unit
• Campus Health Services

In addition to offering 23 competitive sporting codes, DSA also provides valuable resources and workshops on healthy lifestyle choices. Its sessions cover topics like nutrition, overcoming addictions, weight loss, and stress relief, all designed with your well-being in mind. Additionally, we offer development programmes that aim to prepare you for the future, including workshops on etiquette, leadership, time management, and financial literacy.

DSA wants you to feel welcome and supported. Njabulo Maphumulo, the Deputy Dean of Student Affairs, and the entire team are eager to meet you. Please feel free to visit DSA at the Student Affairs offices located in the District Six Campus, Administration Building, 5th Floor.

To stay connected with everything happening within Student Affairs, DSA invites you to like the DSA Facebook page or follow DSA on X.

For more information contact DSA: 021 460 3395 

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DSA is excited to support you on this journey!

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The first of three Welcoming Ceremonies kicks off at the Cape Town campus today.

The ceremonies welcome first years and their parents to CPUT and are an introduction to Vice-Chancellor Dr Prins Nevhutalu and his Executive Management.

The event moves to the Wellington campus on Tuesday and ends in Bellville on Wednesday.

Afterwards, students at the Cape Town and Bellville campuses are in for a treat.

For the first time this year, Student Affairs will host their Welcoming Event directly after the official event hosted by the VC. Cape Town students can look forward to being entertained by DJ Fresh, South Africa’s most successful house DJ.

In Bellville, Cassper Nyovest will rock the quad from 11.15 am onwards. Both artists have performed at CPUT before and attracted record crowds.

All Welcome Ceremonies kick off at 10 am with the student bash taking place directly afterwards.

Like the CPUT Student Affairs Facebook page to keep up to date on the variety of performances taking place throughout the year.

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The Cape Town Campus houses the largest cohort of CPUT students, with just over 16 000 students enrolled in various programmes at the campus.

Situated on the slopes of District Six and flanked by the city’s most notable landmark – Table Mountain, the campus is home to the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences which is the institution’s largest faculty. 

The vibrant Faculty of Informatics and Design is also based at this campus, while various courses from the Faculties of Engineering, Applied Sciences, and Health and Wellness Sciences are also offered here.

LEARN: The Cape Town Campus library offers a range of spaces catered towards learning

Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, such as high-tech laboratories, computer labs, study areas, a clinic, an HIV/Aids Unit, Student Counselling, and a well-stocked library. 

The campus also boasts a vibrant student life with various activities planned throughout the year by the Department of Student Affairs.

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From state-of-the-art laboratories to double-volume mid-air walkways and green buildings, CPUT’s Bellville Campus boasts some of the most cutting-edge facilities at CPUT.

Facilities include the multi-million Rand Food Technology Building, which is the only facility of its kind on the African continent as well as a state-of-the-art Mechanical Engineering Building.

The campus is also home to the institution’s biggest facility – the Electrical Engineering Building. This modern development consists of two three-storey buildings that are joined by a double volume mid-air walkway. One building houses up to 30 laboratories that students use for practical training while the second building houses the department’s research units.

Last year work was also completed on the Health and Wellness Sciences facility, which boast several high-tech laboratories, while this year work will start off on the multi-million Rand Chemical Engineering Building.

The Bellville Campus is also the administrative hub of CPUT, housing the university's Council and Senate Chambers as well as the office of the Vice-Chancellor.

EXERCISE: The Bellville Campus also features a well-equipped gym and a squash court.

The Faculties of Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Health and Wellness Sciences are based at the Bellville Campus along with several leading research centers, including the internationally acclaimed F’SATI, which was responsible for the development of Africa’s first nanosatellite launched in 2013.

Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, such as high-tech computer labs, study areas, a clinic, and a well-stocked library.

Tabeisa Start-up Cafe is also housed on the Bellville Campus and offers delicious meals.

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Our students experience the most authentic learning environments thanks to a variety of satellite campuses dotted around the Western Cape.

The campuses, two of which are found at Tygerberg and Groote Schuur hospitals, mimic the real-life situation that students will one day find themselves working in.

Other satellite campuses include the Media City building on the Foreshore and Roeland Street which is a few short minutes from the Cape Town campus.

Media City is home to students and staff of the Architecture, Town and Regional Planning, and Interior Design schools. The brand new building is located opposite Media24 on the Foreshore and is easily accessible to the many industry professionals who dedicate their time to lecturing and mentoring students.

At Tygerberg hospital Dental Technology as well as Emergency Medical Care students (EMC) are catered for in a teaching and learning environment perfect for their courses.

Dental Technology students work closely with Dentistry students from the University of the Western Cape in a scenario which closely mimics their future professional relationships while EMC students work closely with the city’s paramedical services operatod from Tygerberg hospital as well.

The Radiography Department is the only one located at the Groote Schuur satellite campus. Students benefit from an authentic learning experience because of the hospital environment and also meet many of their future peers.

Apart from being offered on one the main campuses in Athlone, Nursing is also offered remotely at Boland Overberg campus (Worcester) and the South Cape/Karoo (George) campus.

Roeland Street is the temporary home to the Media School which includes Journalism, Photography, Public Relations and Multimedia. These departments will eventually be merged on the Cape Town campus in 2016.

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The Mowbray Campus is the hub of teaching activities at CPUT and houses the Faculty of Education and Social Sciences.

The faculty produces the largest number of teaching graduates in the Western Cape every year.

The campus is also home to the Department of Sports Management and the state-of-the-art Human Performance Laboratory. The lab is used for research purposes as well as to rehabilitate people with spinal cord injuries.

Getting to and from the campus could never have been an easier as it is situated a stone’s throw away from the railway and bus stations as well a taxi rank.

ROLEPLAY: Education students display their respective cultures during a Culture Day at the Mowbray Campus

The Mowbray campus recently benefitted from a major multi-million Rand revamp which saw the construction of new state-of-the-art lecture theatres, fully equipped laboratories as well as a research unit, which are all accessible to students with mobility disabilities.

The first floor of Viljoenhof Residence has a computer centre to support students with their learning.

Students also have access to a wide range of sport facilities and extra-curricular activities.

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With its prime seafront location, the Granger Bay Campus is home to the renowned Cape Town Hotel School, the oldest in the city.

A leader of hospitality education on the African continent, the school boasts state-of-the-art training and educational facilities, including a show kitchen and alumni cocktail bar that forms part of the stylish Hotel School Restaurant, which is open to the public.

Positioned next to the V&A Waterfront and Table Bay Harbour, the campus also features a harbor area and extensive training facilities that form part of the Survival Centre.

BREATHTAKING: The Granger Bay Campus is located on the ocean and overlooks Table Bay

The centre is a full member of the International Association for Safety and Survival Training and offers a wide range of maritime safety courses for industry.

Courses in Maritime Engineering and Marine Engineering are also offered at the campus.

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The Boland region is home to the picturesque Wellington Campus where a range of courses in the faculties of Applied Sciences, Business as well as Education and Social Sciences is offered.

The campus is the only site at CPUT where Afrikaans is used as a medium of training for Education students.

Of the more than 2 200 students registered at the campus, 1 200 are enrolled in the B Ed programme, which is offered by the Faculty of Education.

The faculty is renowned for its excellent curriculum and high training standards and was recently awarded the Medal of Honour by the South African Teachers Union (SAOU) in recognition of excellent training of teachers to the benefit of the Afrikaans speaking community.

The campus also houses the Department of Agriculture, which offers a qualification in Viticulture and Oenology. Students following these courses have access to a an experimental wine cellar and will soon have access to a state-of-the-art Agriculture Facility, which will be constructed this year.

Its vibrant student community is also active in a range of sporting activities as well as community engagement programmes, which range from tutoring learners at rural schools to facilitating sport and art programmes in impoverished communities in the region.

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The Student Representative Council is the voice of the more than 33 000 students enrolled at CPUT.

The SRC is responsible for student governance and represents the student body on the various decision- making structures at the university by means of the Central SRC (CSRC) and four Local SRCs, which are based on the Bellville, Cape Town, Mowbray and Wellington Campuses.

This year students can look forward to a student parliament where the CSRC will report back to students and societies that are affiliated to it, says President Khutadzo Manavhela.

The SRC will also host an academic summit as well as a combined university picnic for all campuses.

Khutadzo says it is the SRC's responsibility to represent students’ interest in all sectors of the university and to make sure that their views are heard.

Students can visit the Local SRC offices in the Student Centers at the Bellville and Cape Town Campuses, at the SRC office on the Wellington Campus and the Sports Hall at Mowbray Campus.

Written by Kwanele Butana

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Adapting to university life can be stressful and this year CPUT has a special plan in place to ensure our students achieve maximum success.

The First Year Experience (FYE) is a project aiming to improve student retention and success rates by managing the transition from school to university.Managed by the Student Learning Unit , the FYE is a series of videos, presentations and workshops to address concerns about starting university studies. These focus on soft skills like goal setting, note taking and even financial planning. 

Student Learning offers a range of other services and is free to all registered CPUT students.

Head of Student Learning Dr Nosisana Mkonto urges all first years to make contact with the unit as soon as possible.

“Many times students will struggle silently and eventually fail. That is not necessary because the problems they face are not unique and we are here to help,” she says.

Other services offered by the Student Learning Unit include the training of mentors and tutors who are identified by lecturers to assist in a variety of student experiences like settling into residences and Mathematics support.

Workshops on a variety of topics like academic literacy and topic analysis. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make an appointment.

The unit is open between 8am to 4pm and is located in the E-Learning Centre, Lab 2, in Cape Town and in the IT centre in Bellville.

Written by Lauren Kansley

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Liaises with the media and writes press releases about interesting developments at CPUT.