Do you want to improve your writing skills?

The CUT Writing Centre helps students enhance their academic writing through tailored, in-person or virtual one-on-one and group consultations, as well as workshops. These interventions are conducted by qualified, knowledgeable, and experienced consultants, who are mainly postgraduate (master’s and PhD) students. Through guided interventions, the Writing Centre promotes intellectual independence and lifelong learning.

What the Writing Centre offers:

• Supporting undergraduate students with planning, organising, and refining their essays and assignments.
• Guiding postgraduate students through aspects of research writing and formulating concept notes and research proposals.
• Promoting ethical academic practices such as referencing and responsible AI use.
• Refining academic style, tone, and register.

The Lexicon Project 

In the year 2023, the Writing Centre continued with the ongoing project of lexicon development. In collaboration with the Faculty of Management Sciences, the Centre successfully produced a lexicon booklet. This collaborative effort involved the faculty management, lecturers, and students, who worked together to ensure the effective development of terminologies for Human Resources Management, Office Management and Technology, and Accounting and Auditing. The terminologies were successfully verified, authenticated, and endorsed by the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB).

Multilingual Essay Writing Competition

Annually, the Writing Centre, in collaboration with the Language Development and Support Unit (LDSU), coordinate a high-level writing competition that allows students to cultivate their cultures through creative narratives, while harnessing their research skills. Look out for competition information on eThuto.

Where to find us

Bloemfontein campus

Student Academic Support Centre | Room 025, Ground Floor

Welkom campus

G&H Building | Room H4

Consultation Hours

Monday to Friday | 08:00 - 16:30

Book an Appointment

Bloemfontein Campus: Book your appointment here

Welkom Campus: Book your appointment here

Request a workshop: pmasingi@cut.ac.za