FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
POSTGRADUATE INFORMATION
2015
YOUR GUIDE TO THE EBE POSTGRDUATE SOCIAL EXPERIENCE AT UCT
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD ................................................................................................................................ 4
WELCOME FROM THE EBE POSTGRADUATE STUDENT COUNCIL ............................................. 5
THE EBE POSTGRADUATE STUDENT COUNCIL ....................................................................... 6
THE EBE FACULTY OFFICE .......................................................................................................... 7
DEPARTMENTAL RESOURCES AND CONTACT INFORMATION................................................... 8
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING BODIES .................................................................................... 11
GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................................... 13
ACCESS CONTROL ................................................................................................................. 13
VULA ..................................................................................................................................... 14
myUCT EMAIL ....................................................................................................................... 14
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (ICTS) ................................. 15
PARKING ON CAMPUS .......................................................................................................... 17
UCT LIBRARIES .......................................................................................................................... 18
THE CENTRE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (CHED) .............................................. 20
POST GRADUATE AND POST DOCTORAL HUB ...................................................................... 20
WRITING CENTRE .................................................................................................................. 20
UCT CAREERS SERVICE .......................................................................................................... 21
SUPPORT STRUCTURES, SERVICES AND FACILITIES AT UCT .................................................... 23
JAMMIE SHUTTLE ................................................................................................................. 23
CAMPUS PROTECTION SERVICE (CPS) .................................................................................. 23
SAFE ESCORT SERVICE ...................................................................................................... 23
DISABILITY SERVICE............................................................................................................... 23
STUDENT WELLNESS SERVICE ............................................................................................... 24
HIV/AIDS INCLUSIVITY & CHANGE UNIT (HAICU) ................................................................. 24
HEALTH SERVICES: EMERGENCY/ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES ............................................... 25
DISCRIMINATION AND HARRASMENT OFFICE ..................................................................... 26
STUDENT SOCIETIES & ORGANISATIONS .............................................................................. 26
OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................ 26
HOW TO JOIN A SOCIETY AT UCT..................................................................................... 26
SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTRES ............................................................................................ 27
SPORTS CLUBS .................................................................................................................. 27
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SPORTS PUBLICATION ...................................................................................................... 27
UCT GYM .......................................................................................................................... 28
SPORTS INJURIES CLINIC .................................................................................................. 28
SPORTS SCIENCE INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA .............................................................. 29
UCT LAW CLINIC.................................................................................................................... 29
STUDENT LEARNING CENTRES .............................................................................................. 30
RELIGION ............................................................................................................................... 30
CHAPLAINCIES .................................................................................................................. 30
UCT WORSHIP CENTRES ................................................................................................... 30
THEATRE AND MUSEUM ...................................................................................................... 30
OTHER CAMPUS FACILITIES .................................................................................................. 31
STUDENT DOCUMENT CENTRE ........................................................................................ 31
UCT BOOKSHOP ............................................................................................................... 31
EDULOAN ......................................................................................................................... 31
POST OFFICE (RHODES GIFT SHOP) .................................................................................. 32
UCT EDUCARE CENTRE (CRÈCHE) ..................................................................................... 32
UCT CLUB ......................................................................................................................... 32
ATMS ON CAMPUS........................................................................................................... 33
JAMESON PLAZA .............................................................................................................. 33
UCT MEDIA ........................................................................................................................... 33
VARSITY PAPER................................................................................................................. 33
UCT RADIO ....................................................................................................................... 34
UCT MOBILE ..................................................................................................................... 34
CAFETERIAS/ FOOD OUTLETS ON CAMPUS .......................................................................... 35
THINGS TO DO IN CAPE TOWN ................................................................................................ 36
THE POWER OF YOUR STUDENT CARD ................................................................................. 39
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS & EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO ............................................................ 40
POSTGRADUATE REGISTRATION CHECKLIST............................................................................ 41
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FOREWORD
I would like to extend a warm welcome to all new
postgraduate students. We are delighted that you have
chosen to do your postgraduate study in the Faculty of
Engineering & the Built Environment at UCT.
You may rest assured that you have chosen the right Faculty
to continue your studies. The Faculty has earned an
outstanding reputation for its high-quality research, and the
range of research specialisations and the breadth of the
knowledge within the Faculty, combine to make it a truly
unique learning environment.
The Faculty is proud to have the highest number of research-rated engineering academics in
South Africa which means that many of you will be working under supervisors who are
recognised by their peers as leading international scholars in their field of research.
The Faculty is well positioned to contribute significantly to the country and the challenges we
are facing through the research you will be involved in - energy crisis; climate change; clean
fuel; urban development; transportation etc. Our researchers are ready and more than
competent to respond to these challenges.
Your supervisor has a responsibility to provide you with all the necessary assistance you need
to ensure you are successful in your research. At the same time, it is expected that you will
commit yourself fully to your research. A Memorandum of Understanding has been drawn up
to clarify “upfront” the agreed roles and responsibilities of both the candidate and the
supervisor, to ensure that the supervision experience is as mutually productive as possible.
This should be signed within the first six months of your registration.
I would like to encourage you to make contact with the Engineering & the Built Environment
(EBE).
Postgraduate Students’ Council who are a democratically elected body and represent all
postgraduate students in the Faculty. The council plays an important role in promoting EBE
postgraduate students’ interests, in particular liaising with the senior management on issues
affecting postgraduate students.
I wish you every success in your research and trust that your time at UCT will be both
enjoyable and rewarding. I look forward to interacting with you during your stay.
Professor Barry Downing
Acting Dean
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WELCOME FROM THE EBE POSTGRADUATE STUDENT
COUNCIL
The EBE Postgraduate Student Council is an annually
elected body of postgraduate students whose
responsibility is to represent, and communicate, the
interests of EBE postgraduate students.
Our vision is to recognize and practice an exemplary form
of collaborative student representation; focused on
integrity, efficient teamwork, collective commitment and
efficiency in all that we pledge to do and in so doing; create
and satisfy sustainable and desirable value for the
postgraduate students in EBE.
Our Mission involves three main aspects; Transformation, Integration, and Transparency.
1. Transformation: Through continuous transformation, inspire to build and sustain a
diverse postgraduate student body that reflects the demographics of the South African
and greater African society.
2. Integration: To facilitate cooperation within the faculty; between staff, management and
fellow students alike. To create a networking platforms for students within the faculty
(between the various departments); through approaches that encourage information
sharing concerning research. To initiate, enthuse and support active participation of all
students in community engagement projects; bringing about personal and collective
introspection and development.
3. Transparency: To be a relevant, accessible and accountable student representative body;
through brand recognition and effective and consistent communication. To be
continuously involved in student governance and display social awareness through
involvement in internal and external debates, talks, seminars and other similar platforms
affecting the postgraduate student body. To engage with organisations in enabling
interaction with postgraduate students companies to expand their employment capacity
for UCT postgraduate students within the faculty.
Rene Nsanzubuhoro
EBE PG SC Chairperson
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THE EBE POSTGRADUATE STUDENT COUNCIL
Level 3 Menzies Building
Office Hours: 1.00 – 2.00pm Mon-Fri (Excluding Wed)
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THE EBE FACULTY OFFICE
Title
Name
Email
Tel
Acting Dean
Professor Barry
Downing
Professor Sue
Harrison
Ms G Valodia
Barry.Downing@uct.ac.za
021 650 2701
Sue.Harrison@uct.ac.za
021 650 4021
Gita.Valodia@uct.ac.za
021 650 2698
Miss Isha Dilraj
Isha.Dilraj@uct.ac.za
021 650 2800
Miss Kawai Ho
Kawai.Ho@uct.ac.za
021 650 5278
Ms Sandra Naidoo
Sandra.Naidoo@uct.ac.za
021 650 2700
Mr Matthew Van
Der Westhuizen
matthew.vanderwesthuizen@uct.ac.za
021 650 5278
Deputy Dean –
Postgraduate
Faculty Manager
(Academic
Administration)
Postgraduate
Manager
Postgraduate
Administrator:
Applications and
PhDs
Postgraduate
Administrator:
Masters
Postgraduate
Administrator
(general) & Data
support
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DEPARTMENTAL RESOURCES AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Architecture & Planning
Reception: Room 3.09, 3rd level, South Entrance, Centlivres Building
Resource
Name
Telephone
Email address
Room
Acting Director
Professor Iain
Low
021 650 2374
Iain.Low@uct.ac.za
Room 3.11, Level 3,
Departmental
Manager
Built Environment
Library
Ms Janine Meyer
021 650 2359
Janine.Meyer@uct.ac.za
021 650 2370
lib-bel@uct.ac.za
3.13
Level 3
4th floor, Centlivres
Building
Photocopying
Facilities
Departmental
Workshop – 3-D
printing and lasercutting facilities
Cafeteria
Computer Room – Level 2
Library – Level 4
Level 1, Ground Floor
Level 3
Chemical Engineering
Reception: Level 2 Entrance, New Chemical Engineering Building
Resource
Head
Admin
Photocopying,
binding machine,
guillotine, punch
and stapler
General Postgrad
space
Coffee/Tea
Name
Professor Alison
Lewis
Mrs Belinda
Davids
Telephone
Email address
Room
th
021 650 4091
HoD.ChemEng@uct.ac.za
5 level
021 650 5518
Belinda.Davids@uct.ac.za
2.03.4, 2nd level
Reception , 2nd Level
Level 6 in Chemical
Engineering and NEB
Tea Room, Level 3
R80/month
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Civil Engineering
Reception: 2nd level, New Engineering Building
Resource
Head
Admin –
Photocopying,
binding machine,
guillotine, punch
and stapler
PG Office/labs
Name
Telephone
Email address
Room
Prof Neil
Armitage
Ms Rowen
Geswindt
Only available to
FT students
021 650 2589
Neil.Armitage@uct.ac.za
4.46
021 650 3499
Rowen.Geswindt@uct.ac.za
2.02.4
021 650 2584
Cheryl.Wright@uct.ac.za
2.02.2
Ayesha Dalwai
021 650 2591
Ayesha.Dalwai@uct.ac.za
2.02.6
021 650 2591
Ayesha.Dalwai@uct.ac.za
Kitchenettes on all
levels
Staff tea room
available between
10:30 – 11:00 and
13:00 – 14:00.
Coffee/Tea
Electrical Engineering
Reception: 4th floor, Menzies Building
Name
Telephone
Email Address
Room
Head
Prof Ed Boje
021 650
Edward.Boje@uct.ac.za
Admin
Ms Nicole
Moodley
021 650 2795
Nicole.Moodley@uct.ac.za
4.38, 4th level
Menzies Building
4th level Menzies
Building
7th floor Radar Lab
4th floor: White Lab,
Blue Lab, Sasol Lab,
Daimler Chrysler Lab
3rd floor: Machines
lab, Power Lab
Available in each lab
Postgrad
Offices/labs
Photocopying,
punch and
stapler
Geomatics
Reception: Room 520, 5th Level, Menzies Building
Head
Admin
Photocopying –
Nasuha copier
Postgrad
offices/labs
Coffee/Tea
Name
Telephone
Email Address
Room
A/Prof Julian Smit
Ms Alta Du Plooy
021 650 3573
021 650 2675
Julian.Smit@uct.ac.za
Alta.DuPlooy@uct.ac.za
520, 5th level
534, 5th level
534, 5th level
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Construction Economics & Management
Reception: 5th level, New Snape Building
Resource
Name
Telephone
Email Address
Head
Admin
Prof Keith Cattell
Mrs Mareldia
Fagodien
021 650 3445
021 650 5753
Keith.Cattell@uct.ac.za
Mareldia.Fagodien@uct.ac.za
021 650 2370
lib-bel@uct.ac.za
Built
Environment
Library
Room
4th floor, Centlivres
Building
Mechanical Engineering
Reception: Room 203 , 2nd level, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Building
Resource
Name
Telephone
Email Address
Room
Head
Prof Rob Knutsen
021 650 3232
Robert.Knutsen@uct.ac.za
Admin
Cheryl Thomas
Still be to
allocated
Cheryl.thomas@uct.ac.za
Faatin Bux
021 650 5902
021 650 3132
021 6501856
Faatin.bux@uct.ac.za
203, 2nd level,
Electrical &
Mechanical
Engineering
Building
203, 2nd level,
Electrical &
Mechanical
Engineering
Building
5.15.2 (CAE Lab), 1st
level, Menzies
Building
203, 2nd level,
Electrical &
Mechanical
Engineering
Building)
6.45, 6th Level,
Menzies Building
Computer Lab
Nicolas Ip Cho
Nfs.ipcho@uct.ac.za
Photocopying
Faatin Bux
021 650 5902
021 650 3132
Faatin.bux@uct.ac.za
Admin
Energy Research
Centre
Admin
BSIRU
Ms Fazlin Harribi
021 650 4646
Fazlin.Harribi@uct.ac.za
Ms Lizzy Starke
021 650 4807
Lizzy.Starke@uct.ac.za
Admin Materials
Engineering
Ms Beverley
Glass
021 650 3172
Beverley.Glass@uct.ac.za
3.10 , 3rd level,
Electrical &
Mechanical
Engineering
Building
2.28, 2nd level,
Menzies Building
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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING BODIES
As an engineer, there are various engineering bodies that you qualify to apply for with your
undergraduate degree. The list below shows some of the different engineering bodies that
one can apply to. For more information, you can go to their respective websites to find out
more about the registration process.
GENERAL
ECSA
Engineering Council of South Africa
BEPEC
Built Environment Professions Export Council
CESA
Consulting Engineers South Africa
ARCHITECTURE, GEOMATICS AND PLANNING
SAIA
South African Institute of Architecture
SACAP
South African Council of the Architectural Profession
PLATO
South African Council for professional and technical surveyors
SACPLAN
South African Council for Planners
RTPI
Royal Town Planning Institution
Commonwealth Association of Architects (Affiliated to the Royal Institute of British Architects
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
SAIChE
South African Institution of Chemical Engineers
CIVIL ENGINEERING
SAFCEC
South African Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors
SAICE
South African Institution of Civil Engineering
SAISC
South African Institute of Steel Construction
SARF
South African Road Federation
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CONSTRUCTION, ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT
Council of the Quantity Surveying Profession
Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors
Chartered Institute of Buildings
South African Council for the Valuation Profession
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
IEEE
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers South African Section
INCOSE
International Council of Systems Engineering (SA Chapter)
SAIEE
South African Institute of Electrical Engineers
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ICMEESA
Institution of Certificated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
SAIMechE
The South African Institution of Mechanical Engineering
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GETTING STARTED
ACCESS CONTROL
The UCT Access Control department offers the following services:




Production of UCT staff, student and Third Party identification cards.
Replacement of lost or damaged UCT staff, student and Third Party identification cards (see conditions
below).
Assigning of access to individuals or groups to specified areas on campus (all requests to be authorised by
relevant HOD, see Contacts).
Processing general access related queries.
Location:
Upper Campus Registration Station (Jan & Feb)
Robert Leslie Social Science Building
Room 1.10.1
University Avenue South
Upper Campus
Access Control Office (Mar to Dec)
New Properties & Services Building
Room 2.01
Madiba Circle
Upper Campus
STUDENT CARDS
New postgraduate students need to produce their ID document to obtain an official student card bearing their
details, student number and photograph from Campus Protection Services, Basement Level, Robert Leslie
Building. Candidates must keep this card in order that it can be revalidated for use in the following year.
Badly damaged/lost cards: If your student card is badly damaged (cracked or bent) or has been lost you will
have to pay for a replacement card. You can replace your card for a fee of R60.00, to be paid at the Cashier's
office in the Kramer Law Building (Middle Campus). Take your receipt to the Access Control Administration
Office on the Ground Floor, Geoscience Building (off Ring Road), to get your new card. The Office is open 08h00 16h00, Monday to Friday.
Worn cards: If the print on your card is badly worn from normal wear and tear we will replace the card free of
charge.
Stolen cards: If your card was stolen it will be replaced free of charge provided you present an affidavit from
the police for when you reported it stolen.
Returning postgraduate students: once your registration for the current year has been processed, your student
card will automatically be reactivated.
Proof of identification: Should you wish to get a new card for whatever reason you will be required to produce
any positive proof of identification
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FAULT LOGGING
The fault logging form can be downloaded (see Downloads at the top right), filled in and sent to the security
systems administration offices (see address at top of page, or in contacts section), or it can be emailed to the
Access Control Systems Administrator, PJ Fisher.
VULA
VULA houses websites for academic courses, student societies, study and research groups, faculty and
departmental groups, as well as assorted projects and initiatives. For many courses on campus, you will need
to use Vula to access important announcements, lecture notes and readings, online discussion groups,
assignment information and hand-ins, plus tutorial group sign ups and contact information. To log in go to
http://vula.uct.ac.za
When you login to Vula you will find yourself in My Workspace. This is your own private site in Vula where you
can manage your profile and preferences, store data, view a consolidated calendar and announcement
information, and even create your own new sites. The number of tabs you see will depend on your membership
to other sites. (If you don’t belong to any sites yet, you will only see ‘My Workspace’.) If your lecturer has created
a Vula site for your course, you will be automatically added to it. (If you don’t see a tab for a particular course
please ask your lecturer or tutor if they are going to be using Vula.)
You will also be added to the Student Representative Council (SRC) and Faculty Student Council sites, and you
may see tabs for your faculty, residence and other student groups. If you are already a member of many sites,
you may see a tab titled ‘My Active Sites’ which, when clicked, will reveal a list of all your sites. Click the site
names to enter the sites.
myUCT EMAIL
myUCT is an online email service that provides all UCT students (excluding Post-doctoral fellows) with a free
25GB mailbox, 7GB online storage solution, instant messaging tools and much more! Top Features include:
25GB mailbox space, 7GB password protected online storage using OneDrive, an email address for life, free use
of Office Web Apps, advanced anti-spam functionality and Office 365 (Microsoft Student Advantage Program).
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INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (ICTS)
Information & Communication Technology services for new and current
Masters, doctoral and postdoctoral students
UCT places a high priority on the application of technology in learning and is committed to providing key technical services to students. See what services are
available to you as a registered student and where to go if you experience problems accessing or using these services.
Status
Email
Mailbox
size
Masters and doctoral
Student-like email address, e.g. studentnumber@myuct.ac.za
50GB
Postdoctoral
Staff-like email address, e.g. preferredname.surname@uct.ac.za
10GB
Internet
quota
F: drive
space
Helpdesk
support
None
250MB
Yes
None
250MB
Yes
Service
Description of service
Where to get more information
Where to get help
Access to the UCT network
 UCT network
 Wireless network
 Internet
F: drive – for personal use
G: drive – for coursework
Remote access via NetStorage or
UCT’S Virtual Private Network (VPN)
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Student Computing | The UCT
Network | Connect to the UCT network
Contact the IT Helpdesk using any
of the methods shown below:
Your username and password give
you access to services on the UCT
network.
Log in using your username &
password.
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Student Computing | The UCT
Network | Wireless networking
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Networking | NetStorage | Using
NetStorage
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Networking | The UCT Network |
Virtual Private Network (VPN)
Password Self Service
Your password…
 Does not expire
 Must be a minimum of 14
characters.
 Must be difficult to guess
 Must be kept secret
Desktop security
If you have your own laptop or
computer, you must have an up-todate anti-virus application, such as
the UCT-provided McAfee,
installed.
 Install an anti-virus application.
ICTS recommends McAfee,
which UCT makes available to
you free of charge while you’re
a registered student.
 Keep your antivirus application
up-to-date (preferably daily, but
at least once a week).
 Install the latest operating
system security patches.
Internet access
Internet usage is monitored at
UCT.
You may need to log in before
accessing the Internet:
studentnumber@wf.uct.ac.za and
your password.
Student administration self
service (PeopleSoft)
Online self-service student
administration system.
Vula
Vula is an online environment for
teaching and learning,
collaboration and research.
Go to https://password.uct.ac.za/ – a secure,
online Password Self Service tool.
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Student Computing | Passwords |
Managing your password
Change your initial password as soon as you
receive it.
This ensures that your machine is always
secured and protected.
It is a requirement that your PC is kept up to
date with the latest security and anti-virus
patches otherwise it will be removed from
the network.
New vulnerabilities are regularly
discovered – to protect your machine you
must update your anti-virus EVERY day.
Patches downloaded from the patchmanagement systems do not count towards
your Internet quota.
Masters, doctoral and postdoctoral students
are not subject to a quota, but Internet usage
is monitored and reported on.
Please read and abide by the UCT policy
and rules on email and Internet use.
Tip:
The fastest way to log a call
is to use the online call logging
method.
or
Manage future password changes via
Password Self Service.
UCT provides free access to McAfee antivirus software and to operating system and
application patches.
 Log an online call:
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Helpdesk |
Log a New Call
 Email: icts-helpdesk@uct.ac.za
 Phone: x4500
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Student Computing | Security |
Virus protection at UCT
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Student Computing | Security |
How do I secure my operating system (OS)
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Student Computing | Security |
Playing IT safe
Windows – www.icts.uct.ac.za | Anti-Virus & Security |
Secure your system | Windows Server Update Service
(WSUS)
Visit an ICTS student support
consultant at the Front Office,
Computer Science Building,
Upper Campus.
or
Get support via our social media
channels: facebook.com/icts.uct
and
twitter.com/ICTS_Feedback.
Apple Mac – www.icts.uct.ac.za | Anti-Virus &
Security | Secure your system | Apple software update
service
See how much bandwidth you’ve used:
http://piq.uct.ac.za
How to access the Internet:
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Student Computing | Internet |
Access to the Internet
Please respect copyright laws.
Look up academic and administrative
information and make changes to your
banking and contact details. This must be
done as soon as your details change.
Go to www.uct.ac.za | Current students |
Postgraduates | Postgraduate & postdoctoral studies
hub | PeopleSoft login
PeopleSoft Helpdesk:
021 650 5227 / 4720 or
email: sss-helpdesk@uct.ac.za
Vula supports UCT courses and provides an
online space for project teams, student
societies and other groups.
Go to vula.uct.ac.za and log in using your UCT
username and password.
Vula Help Team
help@vula.uct.ac.za
Phone: x5500
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ICT Services and Software
ICTS Front Office
Room 2.01
Computer Science Building
Upper Campus
Office Hours:
Mon – Fri: 08h00 – 16h30
Thurs: 08h00 – 15h15
and
IT Helpdesk
and
ICTS social media
facebook.com/icts.uct
and
twitter.com/ICTS_Feedback
Postgraduate students may access ICT
support through the IT Helpdesk.
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Helpdesk | Solve Your Own Call | IT Helpdesk:
Check Your Calls
 Log an online call:
Site-licensed software available to you
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Helpdesk | The ICTS Front Office
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Helpdesk |
under UCT’s site-licences includes McAfee
Log a New Call
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Desktop Support | Desktop
 Email: icts-helpdesk@uct.ac.za
Anti-virus, Statistica, SPSS, EndNote, NVivo,
management | ZENworks Desktop Management
RefWorks and textHELP Read & Write Gold.
 Phone: x4500
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Desktop Support | Downloads
You can access Microsoft Office 365 for free,
or
as part of the Microsoft Student Advantage www.icts.uct.ac.za | Desktop Support | Supported
Program.
software | UCT site licensed software
The ICTS Front Office, Computer
Using UCT cloud services, you can access a www.icts.uct.ac.za | Student Computing | The
range of software without installing the
Microsoft Student Advantage Program
programs on your computer or mobile
device.
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Desktop Support | Access
software via UCT cloud services
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Phone & Fax | Phones |
Telephony Services at UCT
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Student Computing | Email |
Student access to Email
Student Technology
Programme
The Student Technology Programme allows www.icts.uct.ac.za | Student Computing | Student
UCT staff and students to purchase personal Technology Programme
laptops and tablets at greatly reduced prices.
Science Building, Upper Campus.
or
Support offered via social media:
facebook.com/icts.uct
twitter.com/ICTS_Feedback
Office Hours:
Mon - Sun: 07h00 – 22h00
Contact the relevant vendor for
support. See www.stp.ac.za for
details.
UCT Mobile
A mobile app connecting you to various UCT Get UCT Mobile from your app store (iTunes App
In-app support: Settings | Send
store, Google Play store or Blackberry World), then
services and information, such as campus log
Feedback
Accessed via your Android, iOS or information, timetables and educational
in using your UCT username and password.
Blackberry 10 smart phone.
ICTS support:
materials.
Alternatively, visit https://uct.ombiel.co.uk.
mailto:UCTMobile@uct.ac.za
UCTMobile@uct.ac.za
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Student Computing | UCT Mobile
https://www.facebook.com/icts.u
ct facebook.com/icts.uct
http://twitter.com/ICTS_Feedbac
k twitter.com/ICTS_Feedback
Online training resources
lynda.com is an online training library
providing video tutorials on a range of
computing and technology topics.
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Training | Using lynda.com
lynda.com: IT Helpdesk
Microsoft IT Academy:
Microsoft IT Academy offers you training
videos for personal development or in
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Training | Microsoft IT Academy http://itacademy.microsoft.com
preparation for Microsoft certification exams.
LearnOnline: help@vula.uct.ac.za
Phone: x5500
LearnOnline offers online self-training
vula.uct.ac.za | My Workspace | LearnOnline
UCT eResearch Centre
courses & resources.
The eResearch Centre provides access to
advanced computing services – such as
High Performance Computing (HPC),
storage, collaboration and other tools.
eduroam
www.eresearch.uct.ac.za
eResearch Support: IT Helpdesk
HPC: Andrew.lewis@uct.ac.za,
Heine.dejager@uct.ac.za,
Timothy.carr@uct.ac.za or
Ashley.Rustin@uct.ac.za
Set up your device to use wireless
networking and, when visiting one of the
Log on to the Internet from any
connected universities, your device will
other university campus that is also automatically display the eduroam option.
subscribed to this educational
roaming service.
Log on using your UCT credentials:
username@wf.uct.ac.za and password.
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Networking | eduroam services at  The ICTS Front Office
UCT.
 IT Helpdesk
 facebook.com/icts.uct
 twitter.com/ICTS_Feedback
Printing and photocopying
service
www.ccp.uct.ac.za
Nashua Helpdesk
Tel: (021) 650 4813 / 15
Email:
help@uct.nashuacapetown.co.za
www.icts.uct.ac.za | Student Computing | Student
computing labs
Lab administrator in the Faculty
and/or Residence lab to which you
have been assigned.
A paid-for service provided, under contract,
by Nashua and managed by ICTS.
Accessed via student card or PIN. Available in various locations, such as
student labs, document centres and libraries.
Student lab facilities
You are automatically assigned to your
relevant Student Computing Lab(s). Some
Your student card gives you
physical access to the relevant lab. labs offer binding, laminating, scanning and
backup, and also sell storage media.
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Policies, rules and user documentation
You are required to use computing and information resources responsibly and to guard
against abuses. Please read the following UCT policies:
 www.uct.ac.za | About the University | Policies | Appropriate Use of Computer
Facilities
 www.uct.ac.za | About the University | Policies | UCT Policy and Rules on Internet
and Email use
 www.icts.uct.ac.za | About ICTS | Policies | Policy on unsecured computers at UCT
 www.icts.uct.ac.za | About ICTS | Policies | The UCT network as a core service
 www.icts.uct.ac.za | Core SLA | Core ICT Services Service Level Agreement
 www.icts.uct.ac.za | Student Computing | Student computing labs | Student labs |
Student lab guidelines
 www.icts.uct.ac.za | Student Computing | Bandwidth usage | Individual Internet
Quotas
For more information, read the articles under www.icts.uct.ac.za | Student computing.
Connect with us socially via facebook.com/icts.uct and twitter.com/ICTS_Feedback.
According to the UCT Policy and Rules on Internet and email usage, software piracy, or
other infringement of intellectual property rights in digital content is prohibited. Please
respect copyright laws.
PARKING ON CAMPUS
Postgraduate students who are employed by UCT may apply for the yellow disc (valid for all
campuses and restricted part of Upper Campus). Postgraduate students who are not
employed are also eligible for yellow discs, valid only for the Tennis Court parking lot, or for
oversubscribed blue student parking discs.
Discs are usually sold from November and are valid for one year. These can be bought at the
UCT Traffic Office (below Geological Sciences Extension Building on Ring Road south). A
limited number of yellow parking discs are sold, issued on a ‘first come first served’ basis, and
unlimited blue discs, for an extremely limited number of parking bays. Parking can be a
nightmare, so be warned!
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UCT LIBRARIES
Telephone +27 21 650-3703/4
Fax +27 21 650-2965
Email libraries@uct.ac.za
In keeping with its central role in the academic life of the University, the main library – the
Chancellor Oppenheimer Library – lies at the heart of the Upper Campus. It offers spacious
reading areas, numerous computer workstations, audio-visual viewing areas, wireless
internet access, group project rooms, and ample photocopying, printing and scanning
facilities.
In addition to the Chancellor Oppenheimer Library, there are eight branch libraries spread
across UCT’s various campuses, in proximity to the academic departments they serve. For
complete information about the libraries, visit our website (www.lib.uct. ac.za), which gives
basic information about locations, opening hours, and contact details, and provides
immediate online access to WorldCat Local (our new discovery-&-delivery tool), our catalogue
of books and journals, and to a wide range of databases and e-journals. It also offers basic
library tutorials and subject guides that will give you expert advice on how to tackle your
research in the library.
RESEARCH WING
The Research Wing occupies the original J.W. Jagger building, which forms the south side of
the COL. It offers quiet workspace for senior and postgraduate students and houses the
current journals display, the UCT thesis collection, and the offices of our subject-specialist
librarians. On the uppermost level of the Research, Wing is the Research Commons, which
provides a well-appointed workspace and high-end technology, as well as expert assistance,
to academic staff and postgraduate students at master's and doctoral level.
RESEARCH COMMONS
The Research Commons is a well-appointed facility specifically designed to cater for the
information and workspace needs of senior postgraduates, Postdoctoral Research Fellows,
and academic staff. Situated on Level 6 of the Research Wing, the Research Commons offers
spacious workstations with high-end PCs and an excellent selection of software applications;
laptops for use within the Commons; high-speed internet connections; printing, scanning, and
copying facilities; a seminar room for collaborative work; and a comfortable lounge where
users can relax with a cup of tea or coffee and network with comfortable lounge where users
can relax and network with colleagues. Experienced library staff are on hand to assist with
patrons’ information needs and to arrange consultations with subject librarians as needed.
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REFWORKS
The University of Cape Town subscribes to RefWorks, a web-based reference management
service used for storing and organizing references. UCT staff and students may use RefWorks
on campus and also off-campus (by logging in via EZProxy).
- See more at: http://www.lib.uct.ac.za/lib/refworks#sthash.sfKgSOq8.dpuf
WORLDCAT
University of Cape Town Libraries is dedicated to offering you access to the widest possible
range of resources. You are now able to search our collection and the collections of many
other libraries worldwide using WorldCat, the world's largest network of library-based
content and services. Visit http://uct.worldcat.org/ for more.
ACCESS AND MEMBERSHIP
As a UCT student, you are automatically registered as a member of the Libraries. Your student
card is a multipurpose card which you can use to access the Libraries, take out books and
journals, and make photocopies or computer printouts. Your card is not transferable, and you
are responsible for materials issued on it.
BORROWING PRIVILEGES
Books, videos, CDs, DVDs: 12 items
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Loan period (books): 35 days (renewable three times)
Loan period (videos, CDs, DVDs): 3 days (may not be renewed
Journals: 6 bound journals
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Loan period (journals): 3 days (not renewable)
Note: Materials that have been requested by another borrower will not be renewed. The
Libraries may shorten the loan period of an item that has been requested by another
borrower.
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THE CENTRE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT (CHED)
POSTGRADUATE AND POST-DOCTORAL HUB
The following are seminars and workshops you can engage in courtesy of the UCT
postgraduate office
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An extensive range of MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) and workshops to develop
your academic and professional skill such as:
Research skills
Understanding research methods, data analysis and
statistical inference, sustaining your thesis argument,
etc.
Communication and writing skills Introduction to public speaking, Research Expo,
science communication-using social media, English
grammar and style, etc.
Understanding of Research Ethics Practical copyright, creative commons licensing,
Research ethics, Responsible scholarship practices:
academic
Integrity etc
Management and Workplace and Project management of your thesis, Teaching survival
Skills
kit, writing an effective CV, developing your web
presence, career compass and career conversations,
etc.
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Writing support for PhD, Masters and Honours students through workshops, writer circles
and seminars.
An all day workshop in March/April, custom made for first-year doctoral students, is a
forum for students to share experiences and build relationships for the PhD experience
ahead.
Doctoral retreat on your 2nd year of PhD studies which aims at stimulating the
development of a vibrant intellectual community of postgraduate students across
disciplinary and institutional lines at UCT.
Online calendar and booking system for an extensive range of workshops:
http://conference.uct.ac.za/pgstudies#!/
For further particulars, contact Dr Nelleke Bak: pgstudies@uct.ac.za
WRITING CENTRE
The UCT Writing Centre supports postgraduate students from all faculties of the University as
they navigate the world of academic writing. The centre focuses on the structures and
processes of academic writing. The centre offers consultations that are focused on the
effective communication of your ideas and not necessarily the content of your piece;
grammatical errors can also be pointed out and worked through. The consultations are
designed to be learning experiences, not an editing service.
The main services offered include:
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One-on-one consultations
Navigating research literacies: short courses on entering postgraduate studies
Postgraduate Writer Circles: students come together across disciplines to share ideas
Tailor-made writing workshops
Workshops on publishing and writing up your results
The Writing Centre is located in the Hlanganani Building, Level 6, Upper Campus.
Visit the website for more information: www.writingcentre.uct.ac.za
Venue:
Steve Biko Building, Upper Campus
Telephone:
021 650 5021
Time:
Mon- Fri (9am – 4pm)
Online Booking: uct.mywconline.com
How to make a Booking:
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Go to uct.mywconline.com
Register an account in order to use the system. There is a “Click here to register” link
You will be asked to create a new account. Fill in as many of the fields as possible
Log in using the email address and password you provided
Once you are logged on, hover the yellow ‘HELP’ icon for instructions
Make sure to pay attention to all instructions and requirements.
SEARCH FOR US: UCT Writing Centre on Facebook or under the ‘Membership’ tab on Vula
UCT CAREERS SERVICE
The Careers Service takes students through the paces of developing career management skills
by providing career information, advice and opportunity services. UCT students and recent
alumni, across all faculties, can make use of these facilities free of charge.
The Careers Service offers a range of activities and services that encourage students to take
full responsibility for their career journeys.
Information
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The Career Information Centre (CIC) has a wealth of information that will help you at every
stage of your career exploration and application process.
If you want to find out how to write a CV, or prepare for an interview, the Career
Information Centre is the place to visit.
This resource centre is at the careers service offices and is open every weekday from
09h00 till 16h30, including student vacations.
Advice
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The advisory team is available to assist you with your career plans and options.
Attend a series of talks and workshops on various topics throughout the year (e.g. CVs and
Cover Letters, Preparing for Interviews).
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Take advantage of the development opportunities such as the Career Inside Stories,
where graduates share their interesting career journeys.
Opportunities
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The careers team will connect you with a range of opportunities. Sign up at
www.careers.uct.ac.za/reg to receive email alerts of upcoming events and opportunities
in the areas of bursaries, scholarships, vacation, part-time and graduate work.
Receive invitations to employer presentations and our annual career fairs.
Sign up for our Work Study Project that links you to short-term, part-time and casual work
opportunities at www.careers.uct.ac.za and follow the prompts.
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SUPPORT STRUCTURES, SERVICES AND FACILITIES AT UCT
JAMMIE SHUTTLE
The Jammie Shuttle is a scheduled bus service available seven days a week, and it includes a
late night service. It operates between all residences, campuses and local public transport
terminals. The service is free to all UCT students and staff. Timetables, as well as shuttle
routes, are available from the Traffic Office or on the UCT website via the Staff and Student
Portal.
CAMPUS PROTECTION SERVICE (CPS)
CPS operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They are committed to protecting the safety
of the University community and its property, as well as maintaining order in accordance with
University policy. They are here to help you at all times. Campus Protection Service 24-hour
hotline: 021 650 2222/3 (Use the last four digits only if calling from a UCT extension)
CPS operates from six service centres:
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Burnage House (adjacent to Leo Marquard Hall in Burnage Road)
Upper Campus- Robert Leslie Social Sciences Building
Middle Campus- Kramer Law Building
Health Science Campus- Barnard Fuller Building
Forest Hill Residence, Main Road, Mowbray
Hiddingh Campus, Gardens
SAFE ESCORT SERVICE
When the Jammie Shuttle is not running (after 01h00), Campus Protection Services offers
students and staff vehicular or foot escorts to nearby destinations from campus. However, it
must be understood that their core function on campus is not transportation of members of
the UCT community, therefore expect that there may be delays, especially for vehicular
escorting, due to other urgent operational duties.
DISABILITY SERVICE
The UCT Disability Service works towards the removal of any physical, policy, information and
attitude barriers that might prevent students and staff from fulfilling their potential. It
advocates the policy of equal opportunities adopted by the university.
Services include:
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Access Solutions
Advocacy and counselling on disability issues
Access to study material in alternative formats (Braille, audio, electronic text), to Assistive
Technology and Assistive Furniture
Sign language interpreting in lectures & at UCT events
Disability Service Computer Lab
Test and Exam Accommodations
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Where is the disability service?
The disability service is located in the Steve Biko Students Union building, one floor above the
Food Court, in the building next to the main Upper Campus Library, and one floor down from
SHAWCO and the Student Societies offices. Access to the 4th floor is via the lift or stairs.
Disability Service Reception
Room 4.03, Level 4
Steve Biko Students Union Building, Upper Campus
http://www.uct.ac.za/services/disability
Main Office Phone Number
Tel: 021-650 2427
Registering with the disability service
It is advised to register with the Disability Service as soon as possible after registering at UCT.
The registration form allows one to request support or special assistance (also known as
Reasonable Accommodations). Please take any supporting documentation with you. You will
then speak to a staff member to discuss your individual requirements. Disabled students not
requiring assistance are also encouraged to register with the Disability Service, so they can
add your names to distribution lists for social / advocacy events.
STUDENT WELLNESS SERVICE
28 Rhodes Ave, Mowbray
Tel: 021 650 1020/1017
Full-time students are entitled to use the University’s facilities for medical consultations, eye
testing, HIV-testing, contraception, sports injuries, physiotherapy, psychological counselling
and assessment. Students not receiving financial aid pay medical aid rates for consultations,
but certain services are free.
Upper Campus Clinic
The Upper Campus Clinic is open from 08h30 to 16h30 daily during Term times on Level 6 in
the Steve Biko Student Building. A Nurse Practitioner is available on a walk-in basis - for minor
complaints. A Psychologist is available for booked appointments – to be booked through SWS
Reception on 021 650 1017.
HIV/AIDS INCLUSIVITY & CHANGE UNIT (HAICU)
HAICU provides services to students and staff and is responsible for co-ordinating the
university's response to HIV/AIDS. HAICU co-ordinates the incorporation of HIV and AIDS
materials into formal curricula at UCT in order to expand upon students' existing HIV
knowledge.
Free voluntary counselling & testing (VCT)
Student Wellness Service (SWS), the campus health service, provides students with HIV
counselling and testing and clinical management of HIV, including treatment of opportunistic
infections and referral for ARVs. This confidential service is open Monday to Friday, from
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08h30 to16h30, except Thursdays when it is open from 09h30. Appointments are essential,
and consultations are free of charge.
Consultations at Student Wellness are one hour long, and clients receive their results
immediately after the counselling. Shorter and more accessible VCT is available in the Dropin Clinic in the Sports Centre on Upper Campus and from the Mobile VCT Van, which visits
Lower, Middle, Hiddingh and the GSB campuses weekly during Term. Management and
support of HIV-positive clients is offered at no cost to the student.
HEALTH SERVICES: EMERGENCY/ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES
Ambulances
Pharmacies
State: 10177
1. Webb & Savoy
34 Cnr Main & Durban Rds , Mowbray
Tel: 021 689 8923
Mon - Sat: 08h00 - 22h00; Sun: 09h00
- 22h00
2. Rustenburg Pharmacy
Fountain Centre , Main Road,
Rondebosch
Tel: 021 685 5998
Mon - Sat: 08h30 - 22h00; Sun: 09h00
- 22h00
3. Clicks pharmacy
Riverside Centre
Tel: 685 0670/1
Private (UCT - contracted): ER24 084124
24-hour Emergency Units
State
Groote Schuur Hospital
Main Road, Observatory
Tel: 021 404-4112/4473
Private
1. Claremont Hospital Emergency Unit
Medical Centre, Main Rd, Claremont
Tel: 021 670 4333
2. Vincent Pallotti Hospital
Alexandra Rd, Pinelands
Tel: 021 506 4000
3. Rondebosch Medical Centre (opposite
Red Cross Childrens Hospital)
Emergency Unit
Tel: 021 685 8706
Poisons unit
1. Red Cross Hospital Tel: 021 689 5227
or 021 658 5308
2. Tygerberg Hospital Tel: 021 031 6129
or 021 938 6235
Reproductive health
Sexual Assault
DISCHO
Tel: Rashieda 021 650 3530 or 072 393
7824
Campus Protection Services
Tel: 021 650 2222
Follow the UCT SWS Protocol
The Marie Stopes Clinic
Tel: freecall 0800 11 77 85
Emergency contraception
(The "morning after pill")
Available at pharmacies, emergency units
or freecall 0800 117785
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DISCRIMINATION AND HARRASMENT OFFICE
The Discrimination and Harassment Office (DISCHO) serves the campus community with
advice and support in regard to all matters related to discrimination and harassment on
campus. DISCHO remains the first port of call for staff or students at UCT, who are
experiencing any type of discrimination or harassment. The office receives, assists with,
advises on and investigates claims regarding all forms of discrimination and harassment,
including rape, and provides assistance to both complainants and alleged perpetrators.
The services offered by DISCHO include:
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Awareness campaigns on issues of harassment and discrimination
Office of first report of harassment / discrimination
Investigation procedures on alleged transgressions
Assisting with UCT policy formulation
Legal advice & court preparation for gender violence victims (staff and students), with
particular expertise in Protection Orders
Trial assistance and disciplinary hearing preparation programmes
Workshops and discussion on a variety of issues, including masculinity, race and gender
For more information, please see: http://www.uct.ac.za/services/discho/
STUDENT SOCIETIES & ORGANISATIONS
OVERVIEW
There are more than 100 student societies and organisations at UCT reflecting a wide range
of interests, including academic, religious, cultural, social and political activities.
Each society is run by students, and any student may be a member. Societies hold a number
of events every year including an AGM where the new leadership is elected for the New Year.
Each society is partially funded by the University and partially by subscription fees which the
societies charge.
The societies allow students to enjoy activities at the University that are not normally part of
the academic curricula. Societies also allow students to enjoy being part of a community on
campus that is stimulating and opens up new challenges and opportunities for them.
See: http://www.uct.ac.za/students/recreation/societies/ for a list of the various societies on
campus.
HOW TO JOIN A SOCIETY AT UCT
Students can become members of societies throughout the academic year. During the annual
O-week the student organisations showcase themselves on the Jameson Plaza. Here students
can sign-up with the societies that interest them and can either have the subscription fees
charged to their student accounts or pay cash to the cashiers in the Steve Biko Students'
Union.
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If students miss the O-week sign up period
they can go to the Societies Helpdesk on
Level 5, Steve Biko Students' Union or
contact Societies to sign up with a society or
get more information.
Students may join societies throughout the
year and may pay through their fee accounts
until 30 April or alternatively can pay cash at
the Student Treasury on Level 5, Steve Biko
Students' Union.
SPORTS AND FITNESS CENTRES
SPORTS CLUBS
UCT provides unique opportunities for you to participate in sports or Contact details:
physical recreation of your choice. The University boasts over 40 Dorothea Augustine
sports clubs with a total membership of over 9 000 students and staff. Sport and Recreation
The more traditional sports are all well catered for, but you also have Tel: 021 650 3564
the option of more exciting individual pursuits such as archery, hiking Fax: 021 650 3781
and mountaineering, paragliding, skydiving, and water-skiing. Sports
and Recreation provides for all levels of competition from purely social programmes through
to high-performance sport.
Every club welcomes new members, from novices to the more experienced athletes, and is
equipped to deal with the needs of each individual. Most clubs engage the services of toplevel coaches, many of whom coach at provincial level.
Sports facilities include an Astroturf hockey facility, an indoor sports complex, and excellent
tennis, squash, soccer, rugby and cricket facilities. The UCT rowing club is one of the bestequipped university clubs in the country. In addition, UCT has access to a mountain near
Ceres, an L26 keelboat and many sailing dinghies, an ocean-going dive boat, and a water-ski
boat equipped with a 130hp engine.
You can sign up for any sport or club at the Sport and Recreation Reception throughout the
year. Fees may be charged to your UCT account only up until March after which only cash
payments are accepted. The UCT Sport and Recreation Department is located in the Sports
Centre on Upper Campus.
Visit the Sports Clubs website: http://www.sportsclubs.uct.ac.za/ for more information.
SPORTS PUBLICATION
Campus Sport is the annual publication of the Sports and Recreation section, part of the
Department of Student Affairs. The publication showcases outstanding sporting
achievements by students, whilst also reporting on sports stories regarding UCT staff and
graduates. The publication is distributed primarily at the annual Sports Awards Dinner in
October.
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UCT GYM
The UCT Gym is located on Lower Campus close to Graça Machel Hall women's residence.
Membership is limited to UCT staff and students.
The UCT Gym is open throughout the year, from 06h00 to 21h00, Mondays to Fridays, and
from 08h00 to 19h00, Saturdays and Sundays. During UCT vacations, the UCT Gym opens at
06h00 and closes at 19h00. Full membership is R500.00 per year.
Students and staff can join the UCT Gym at the Sports & Recreation reception in the Sports
Centre, Mondays to Fridays from 08h30 to 16h00.
Off-peak membership
This package is R300.00 per year. Off peak members can only use the UCT Gym between
08h30 and 15h00, Mondays to Sundays.
Aerobics
Aerobics classes take place in the Fitness Centre on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
SPORTS INJURIES CLINIC
Location: The Sports Centre (Upper Level), Rugby Road
Phone: 021 650-3560 or 021 686-7777
Fax: 021 685-7810
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 08h00 - 17h00
The Sports Injuries Clinic is an independent facility where sports injuries STUDENT SUPPORT
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diagnosed, treated and rehabilitated by physiotherapists, biokineticists. The Clinic treats UCT
students and staff and members of the public. Medical aid rates are charged. Students
without medical aid can submit a claim to the UCT Supplementary Health Fund for minimal
financial cover. Students may only claim if accidentally injured while participating in a UCT
sports event or training session, or if injured on campus.
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SPORTS SCIENCE INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICA
Special rates for staff and students
The SSISA Wellness & Fitness Centre is a gym which offers a selection of health and fitness
options, a spacious environment, fully-equipped with modern fitness equipment, and access
to the expertise and the attention of a team of highly-qualified health professionals.
Due to its association with UCT, we offer special rates for staff & students. These rates are
exclusive to UCT and thus cannot be taken up by non-UCT staff or students.
Special rates are indicated below:
All memberships are subject to a R396 joining fee - which includes initial assessment and
programme prescription (T1 or Test 1). An optional second test (T2) can also be performed
within 6 months (R270).
Full cash payment
Debit order
R3 720
R310 x 12
1 year off-peak membership (09h00 - 15h30) R2 520
R210 x 12
6 month full access membership
R395 x 6
1 year full access membership
R2 370
Should you wish to take up this offer, contact the SSISA on 021 659 5600 or e-mail:
fit@ssisa.com. See more at: http://www.ssisa.com/
UCT LAW CLINIC
Location: 3.13 Kramer Law School Building, Middle Campus
Phone: 021 650-3775
Fax: 021 650-5665
E-mail: uctlawclinic@uct.ac.za
Hours: 08h30 - 16h00
UCT's Law Clinic provides legal advice and legal services to indigent members of the
community who cannot afford an attorney or legal representative. A supervising attorney
supervises Law students. For assistance and appointments, call the offices. The Clinic can only
take on matters for which it has the capacity and often make referrals where necessary.
Criminal matters are excluded.
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STUDENT LEARNING CENTRES
Multi-purpose Student Learning Centres provide students with access to study facilities for
informal small group work, computer micro-laboratories and other study resources, as well
as facilities for social and cultural activities and office space for student government and
student societies. Students and staff must have a valid student card and an access card in
order to use the Centre.
Upper Campus Student Learning Centre
(UCSLC)
Hours: Mon - Thurs: 08h00 -002h00, Fri:
08h00 - 18h00
Students can register for courses in
computer literacy and other computer
based courses at the UCSLC.
Vacation Hours: Mon – Fri, 09h00 – 16h00
Location: 4th Floor, Steve Biko Students’
Union Building, Upper Campus
Phone: 021 650-5005
Baxter Student Learning Centre
Location: Cecil Road, next to Baxter Hall
Phone: 021 650-4126
Hours: Mon - Thurs 10h00 - 24h00; Fri
10h00 - 22h00; Sat - Sun 10h00 - 22h00
RELIGION
CHAPLAINCIES
UCT does not have chaplains. Each religious denomination makes its own arrangements. The
following chaplaincies offer students counselling and an environment where they can meet
their peers and coreligionists:
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The Anglican and Roman Catholic chaplaincies: 13, Stanley Road, Middle Campus. Tel. 021
685-2686
Methodist: 2 Chapel Lane, Rosebank. Tel. 021 686-3271
Roman Catholic Kolbe House: Lovers Walk.
Tel. 021 685-7370
Chaplain: Father Graham Pugin, 8 The Alms, York Road, Rosebank.
Tel. 083 5877 322
His People: Tel. 021 686-4910
UCT WORSHIP CENTRES
The Jewish Prayer Room (Beit Midrash) is located on the 1st floor of the Kaplan Centre, above
the Jewish Studies Library. An interfaith chapel is situated in the Otto Beit Students Union. It
provides separate facilities for Christian and Muslim worship. Certain student religious
societies use the chapel for services on a regular basis.
THEATRE AND MUSEUM
BAXTER THEATRE
The complex comprises a theatre and a concert hall which accommodate larger productions,
as well as a smaller studio theatre which provides a more intimate setting for smaller
productions. Many of the public spaces in the complex are used to exhibit works by fine
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artists, and the complex itself has become a popular venue for those wishing to hold academic
and business conferences during the day. For information about current and forthcoming
productions at the Baxter, please visit http://www.baxter.co.za/
IRMA STERN MUSEUM
One of South Africa's leading artists, Irma Stern (1894-1966) achieved national and
international recognition in her lifetime. Her home, situated near UCT's Lower Campus in
Rosebank, Cape Town, was transformed into the Irma Stern Museum in 1971 and houses a
comprehensive collection of the artist's work, as well as her private collection of antique
furniture and African art. A monthly exhibition programme is arranged annually in the Irma
Stern Museum's commercial gallery used by contemporary South African artists. Details are
available at http://www.irmasternmuseum.com/
OTHER CAMPUS FACILITIES
STUDENT DOCUMENT CENTRE
Location: Chancellor Oppenheimer Building, Upper Campus
Phone: 021 650-3372/3124
Fax: 021 685-2728
Services provided include desktop editing, digital printing, Litho printing, colour copying,
course readers, One Step mailing, punching/drill, business cards, letterheads and
complement slips, specialised printing, laminating, book binding, scanning, collating, stapling
and much more.
Money is credited to the student card, which can then be used at photocopying machines at
any library on campus. Binding of books, theses, etc. can also be done through the Chancellor
Oppenheimer Student Document Centre, Upper Campus.
UCT BOOKSHOP
Level 4, Steve Biko Students Union
Tel: 021 650 2486/7
The UCT Campus Store is the official on-campus retail outlet for stationery, books, and
memorabilia. It stocks academic books for all faculties, including second hand books. It also
sells a range of stationery, cards, posters, newspapers and magazines, and customised book
bags and UCT-branded clothing. (There are also several academic bookshops in nearby
Rondebosch).
EDULOAN
Room 6.02, Level Six, Student Development and Services Building, Upper Campus
Tel: 0860 55 55 44, Fax: 086 633 3832
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POST OFFICE (RHODES GIFT SHOP)
University Avenue North, Upper Campus (between Otto Beit and Computer Science Building)
Tel: 021 685 5460
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Mail: postage stamps, envelopes, international mail, registered mail, post boxes, postal
parcels, philately.
Logistics: courier service
Banking: savings, transactional, investment.
Other retails service: money transfers, social grant pay-outs, account payments, airtime,
faxing and photocopying, certification of documents.
Card and coin public telephones are available outside the post office and in the Chancellor
Oppenheimer Building
UCT EDUCARE CENTRE (CRÈCHE)
Nursery Road, Upper Campus
Tel: 021 6 50 3522
Fax: 021 689 8078
The Centre provides pre-primary facilities for the children of staff and students. It is situated
in a pleasant mountainside setting, with ample outdoor play areas. The Centre caters for six
groups: from infants/toddlers (3 months to 3 years) to pre-primary (3 to 5 years). It is open
throughout the year and closes only for two weeks between Christmas and New Year.
Email: marilyn.petersen-sanders@uct.ac.za
UCT CLUB
The UCT Club is a pleasant gathering place
where members of the UCT community can
socialise and exchange ideas. Located on the
upper campus in the Sports Centre, the club is
open to all staff, postgraduate students and
alumni and they are automatically entitled to
membership rights at the Club.
The Club consists of a reasonably-priced
restaurant and a pub where members can
meet in a relaxed and informal environment.
The Club offers a large restaurant, with a seating capacity of up to 180 people, a cosy pub
with capacity for a further 80 people, and a games section with dart board and pool table.
Kitchen hours are 12h00 to 14h30, and 17h00 to 20h00 daily from Monday to Thursday, and
17h00 to 21h00 on Fridays and the pub is open from 12h00 to 21h00 during weekdays and
until 23h00 on Fridays. The hours can be extended for functions or by arrangement.
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The Club is generally open on Saturdays when there are major sporting events. From time to
time the Club hosts speciality evenings including Trivia Quiz, pool competitions, or an Irish
Folk Evening.
ATMS ON CAMPUS
ABSA:
Library, Chancellor Oppenheimer Building, Upper Campus
First National Bank: Leslie Social Science Building, Upper Campus
Nedbank:
Leslie Social Science Building, Upper Campus
Standard Bank:
Library, Chancellor Oppenheimer Building and Leslie Social Sciences
Building, both on Upper Campus, and Leo Marquard Hall, Lower
Campus
JAMESON PLAZA
The Jameson Plaza, with its panoramic city views and steps leading up to UCT's best known
icon, Jameson Hall, is the central hub of student and campus life. Stop by the plaza every
Thursday during meridian for special company showcases, entertainment and freebies.
UCT MEDIA
VARSITY PAPER
Varsity is the official student-run newspaper at UCT. Established
in 1942, it is recognised as an important development agency
on campus. The newspaper comes out every second Tuesday,
with 12 editions in the year.
Varsity strives to represent the student voice on many issues. It
covers various aspects of student life under four sections news, opinions, features and sports.
Members of the Varsity collective are all UCT students who
have chosen to be part of the team on an entirely voluntary
basis. Students are encouraged to contribute articles to the
newspaper regularly, or on an ad hoc basis. In addition to
sharpening their journalistic skills, students can also be involved
in the operations side of the newspaper such as advertising,
marketing, finance, design skills, operations and HR. See more
at: http://www.varsitynewspaper.co.za/
Location: Societies Centre, Level 5, Steve Biko Students’ Union
Email: editorial@varsitynewspaper.co.za
Phone: 021 650 3543
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UCT RADIO
UCT Radio is a student-run, campuscommunity station, catering not only to
the students and staff of UCT but also
secondary school pupils and the broader
youth community of Cape Town.
It is the biggest campus station in Cape
Town and the only one licensed to
broadcast to the Metropolitan area.
The areas covered by their broadcast footprint include the Northern Suburbs (Milnerton,
Edgemead and Bellville), Cape Flats (Athlone, Mitchell’s Plain, Langa, Khayelitsha and
Gugulethu) and the Southern Suburbs (Rondebosch, Newlands, Claremont and Kenilworth).
Those outside of this range are now able to listen via a newly-introduced live streaming
service.
Specialist shows from 6pm until midnight are renowned for introducing new music to the
local audience and showcase not only the best in youth culture but also feature musicians and
deejays from the biggest clubs in the Mother City. This line-up includes hip-hop, kwaito,
trance, house, drum 'n bass, reggae, rock and world music. See more at:
http://www.radio.uct.ac.za
UCT MOBILE
UCT Mobile is a mobile app that brings all the UCT services and information you need together
in one easy-to-use interface.
The app currently allows you to:
 view timetables for your exams and courses
 view your exam and test results
 view your fees through Student Finance
 go to the UCT Radio website
 access UCT Libraries and search the catalogue or reserve and renew books
 search campus maps for buildings and locations, on and off campus
 view Jammie Shuttle schedules
 career services
New features are being planned and will be added soon. Once you’ve downloaded the app
you won’t have to download it again to receive the new functionality.
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To access the app from your mobile device
1. Go to either the iTunes App store, the Google Play store or the Blackberry
store (available for Blackberry 10 only) and search for UCT Mobile.
2. Select the UCT Mobile icon and the UCT Mobile app page will open.
3. Click Install and the app will download and install.
If you use a different mobile operating system, or don't want to download the app, you can
also access it from a web browser on your mobile device. Visit https://uct.ombiel.co.uk/.
CAFETERIAS/ FOOD OUTLETS ON CAMPUS
MIDDLE CAMPUS
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The Cafeteria: Kramer Law Building.
Revelation Café: School of Economics Building – drinks, snacks, light meals, etc.
Vegetarian Kiosk: West Entrance, Wilfred and Jules Kramer Law Building
UPPER CAMPUS
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Café Quencha: Leslie Social Sciences, Level 3
After hours kiosk (halaal): Leslie Social Sciences, Level 3
Java Junction: Level 3, Leslie Social Sciences Building – coffee, snacks
Vegetarian Kiosk: Leslie Social Sciences, Ground Floor
Glasshouse: Menzies Building – coffee, snacks, light meals
Kaplan Centre Cafeteria: Kaplan Centre, Library Road– full kosher cafeteria
Moot Room: Humanities Graduate School Building – coffee, snacks, light meals, etc.
Purple Haze: Centlivres Building – coffee, snacks, light meals, etc.
UCT Club: Sports Centre - Full sit-down restaurant and licensed bar
Sally’s Corner: Sports centre– sandwiches, snacks, etc.
Super Sandwich: University Avenue, next to NSLT (halaal toasted sandwiches)
MacHarry’s: University Avenue, next to Molecular Biology Building
Rainbow Takeaways: University Avenue, next to NSLT – Chinese food
Cissy Gool Food Court, Steve Biko Students’ Union, Level 3:
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Afrikwazeen (halaal) – traditional African food, drinks, etc.
Campus Café (halaal) – sweets, drinks, etc.
Budget Rolls (halaal)
Varsity Foods (halaal) – fast foods, burgers, wraps, drinks, etc.
Pandaland – sushi and health foods
Dan’s Health Shop – fruit and veg kiosk
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THINGS TO DO IN CAPE TOWN
Take a hike up Table Mountain. Cost: Free
You cannot leave Cape Town without
making it to the top of Table Mountain.
If you’re the active and the adventurous
type or simply on a student budget then
hiking up the majestic table mountain is
definitely for you. However one can also
use a cable car to get to the top.
Sea point putt-putt. Cost R20
Fancy yourself as the next Tiger Woods?
Then test out your putting skills on the
promenade at Sea Point. Even if you don’t
sink any balls you’ll the backdrop of the
ocean and the lovely sea breeze to comfort
you.
Visit an island of seals. Cost: R75
Go on a cruise to Duiker Island to visit
thousands of seals and an amazing
shipwreck nearby.
See the Kirstenbosch Gardens with the Boomslang aerial walkway. Cost: R45
Bring a picnic basket and experience the one
of the world’s best botanical gardens situated
of the slopes of Table Mountain.
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Old school movie viewing at the Labia Theatre. Cost R40
For a movie old school style, visit the Labia
Theatre on Orange Street where you can still
sit on the terrace and sip a drink from the
licensed bar or take it into the cinema and
eenjoy whilst watching your movie.
First Thursdays – your (free) ticket to artsy emancipation. Cost: Free!
On the first Thursday of every month, explore
the art galleries and shops of Cape Town’s
central city until late when Cape Town’s CBD
comes alive as dozens of stores keep their
doors open until 9pm. Even if art is not your
thing you can just go for the free wine!
#MoonlightMass. Cost: Free!
Moonlight Mass is SA’s fastest growing
casual cycling event taking place when
the moon is full. Moonlight Mass
requires zero time trials, registration, or
expensive gear.
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The Galileo Open Air Cinema. Cost: R80 for a movie ticket
Watch a movie under the stars at
an open air cinema. It takes place
at Hillcrest Wine Estate Quarry
(Tuesday), Kirstenbosch Gardens
(Wednesday) and the V&A
Waterfront
(Thursday)
throughout
summer months.
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Take a tour of the city with the blue and red city sightseeing bus. Cost: R150
(R130 online)
For R150 (R130 if you buy your
ticket online) you can hop on city
sightseeing and get a great tour of
Cape Town. The red bus will
acquaint you with the city centre
whilst the blue tour bus goes
around the peninsula.
Go strawberry picking at Polkadraai Farm. Cost: Weight of your picked
strawberries
Enjoy literally the fruits of your
labour on Polkadraai Farm. They
invite you to pick your own
strawberries between October
and December when the
strawberries are in season.
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THE POWER OF YOUR STUDENT CARD
Explore a museum
Catch a show
Your student card halves the admission
price to all Iziko Museums – including the
South African Museum, National Gallery
and Planetarium in the Company’s Garden,
as well as the Bo-Kaap Museum, Castle and
Slave Lodge. Check out their website for a
full list of museums where this concession
applies.
T: 021 481 3800
iziko.org.za
Being on a tight budget doesn’t mean you
have to scrimp on culture. UCT students
are entitled to various discounts, starting
from 10% for shows at the Baxter Theatre
Complex.
Main Road, Rondebosch
T: 021 685 7880
baxter.co.za
Print your best shot
Take a trip to the top
Want to ride the cable car to the top of
Table Mountain? Go on a Friday and pay
R130 for a round trip or R68 one way (over
40% off) upon presenting your student
card at the ticket office (unfortunately
online ticket purchases don’t qualify for
the discount). The trip is also free on your
birthday (provided you’re 18 or older and
have a valid South African identity
document).
Lower Cable Station, Tafelberg Road
T: 021 424 0015
tablemountain.net
One-stop photography shop Orms offers a
15% discount on developing and printing
for all students.
Shop 5, Roeland Square
Upper Canterbury Street, Gardens
T: 021 465 3573
ormsdirect.co.za
Watch a movie
The Labia, Cape Town’s only independent
movie house (and formerly an embassy
ballroom), offers students a R5 discount on
tickets that usually cost R40. They also
have weekly specials where you can get
dinner and a show for under R100 (see
website for details).
68 Orange Street, Gardens
T: 021 424 5927
thelabia.co.za
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PUBLIC HOLIDAYS & EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN 2015
Dates
Description
Thursday, January 1
New Year’s Day
Saturday, March 21
Human Rights Day
Friday, April 3
Good Friday
Sunday, April 5
Easter Day
Monday, April 6
Family Day
Monday, April 27
Freedom Day
Friday, May 1
Worker's Day
Tuesday, June 16
Youth Day
Sunday, August 9
National Women's Day
Monday, August 10
Public Holiday
Thursday, September 24
Heritage Day
Wednesday, December 16
Day of Reconciliation
Friday, December 25
Christmas Day
Saturday, December 26
Day of Goodwill
EBE PG SC EVENTS
The EBE PG SC has many activities planned for the year. These are excellent platforms to
network and feel part of the EBE PG Family.
Event
Description
Date
Dean's welcome
Cocktail themed event
March
Postgraduate Olympics
Team building event
March
Research Expo
Networking event for Postgraduates and working
officials
April
Financing workshop and
funding
Financial advisors Q&A and funding awareness
June
Collection drive
Outreach project
Mandela day
Heritage day
Cultural cocktail evening
Heritage day
Graduation ball
Final year event
October
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POSTGRADUATE REGISTRATION CHECKLIST
1. FEES CLEARANCE
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Ensure that the initial fee that is applicable to you is paid before proceeding to the fees office (See the 2015 Fees
Handbook)
Go to the fees office in level 3 Kramer Building, Middle Campus for fees clearance.
Students are strongly advised to bring a copy of the payment document to pre-registration. Clearance will only be given
when payment has been received in the university’s bank account.
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Students who are receiving funding from a UCT department should take the funding confirmation letter to the
Postgraduate Funding Office (Otto Beit Building, Upper Level, Upper Campus) to be endorsed before proceeding to the
fees office
Students who are sponsored by a UCT recognized corporate or government sponsor must please bring a copy of your
2014 bursary award letter at pre-registration.
Once this is complete, Local students can skip to STEP 3.
2. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: PRE-REGISTRATION
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Provide your passport (ID page and permit valid for studies at UCT) at the IAPO office (Masingene Building
Level 3, Middle Campus)
Submit a copy of proof of medical cover (i.e. a membership letter for the current year).
All students will be expected to provide IAPO with copies of the aforesaid whether previously submitted or
not.
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Data capturing by IAPO
Once all the necessary documentation is verified and captured onto the UCT system, IAPO data capturers will
lift the block on the system and provide the student with a signed and stamped IAPO Clearance Form to
present to the faculty as proof of IAPO clearance.
3. FACULTY REGISTRATION
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Go to the respective departmental office for registration.
Refer to pages 8 - 10 for contact details of administrative staff members to whom you can address any queries
4. NEW STUDENTS – STUDENT CARD
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Go to access control to obtain a student card.
Candidates must keep this card in order that it can be revalidated for use in the following year.
5. UPDATE PEOPLESOFT DETAILS
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Access the PEOPLESOFT SELF-SERVICE online facility and enter your contact and bank account details. Correspondence
cannot be sent to you and payment of funding due to you cannot be processed if these details are not in the system.
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