The function, role, services that the department offers to staff.

Diversity and sensitization training and workshops. The DU is a multi-functional support service point of the University that strives to implement an accessible and welcoming learning environment for students with disabilities as well as support for staff working with these students. We also play an advisory and advocating role for staff with disabilities.

The vision, mission, of your faculty, department

To contribute towards CPUT being Africa’s leading Smart University of Technology, globally renowned for innovation, with graduates that shape a better world for humanity.

The strategic goals of your faculty, department

Build the capacity of students to engage in a CPUT student experience in ways that are both individually transformative and that build the social capital of CPUT and its broader community.

Embed a suite of comprehensive and quality services for students that are integrated, responsive and focused on supporting students’ holistic well-being and academic success and supported by smart technologies.

Support a dynamic student community through the provision of high-quality learning and social environments and experiences.

Facilitate rewarding and high impact experiences that enrich and extend students’ programme of study/ academic journey, including leadership, international exposure through smart technologies, work based learning, and civic engagement.

Encourage and strengthen the partnership between students and the University through constructive smart conversations, co-creation, and celebration.

Course Information

For queries/booking of courses please contact Liyabona Ginya at ginyal@cput.ac.za