Campus-wide support structures 

The University has various structures in place to ensure that students receive the support they need. For any academic support needs, please contact the Faculty student advisors. The University’s Department of Student Affairs also comprises various units that focus on student life and student development, as well as on student health and wellbeing.

• Faculty student advisors and services 
• UP Department of Student Affairs

In accordance with its value-driven framework, the Department of Mining Engineering focuses on the wellbeing of its students. The aim is to ensure that it can lend support in order to avert any anxiety that students may experience during their studies. Confidentiality is guaranteed and all cases are handled on merit.  Click here for more information on non-academic support in the Department.

The Department’s values are respect, care, honesty, integrity and trust.

Student guardians

These guardians are available to assist students with their personal academic needs:

First-year students: Mr Larrance Ngwenyama Room 5-32 [email protected]	Second-year students: Ms Jennifer vd Walt Room 5-40 [email protected]	Third-year students: Dr Sezer Uludag Room 5-33 [email protected]	Final-year students: Mr Johann Esterhuyse Room 5-28 [email protected]