Overview
The Durban campus is located in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. Durban is a coastal city which boasts a vibrant yet relaxed lifestyle as well as an active design, art and culture community. Durban hosts the Durban Fashion Fair and the Durban July. The Inscape Durban campus can be found in Morningside, which is one of Durban’s creative hubs. The campus is centrally located and accessible by car, taxi and bus, with pick up points within walking distance of the campus.
Culture
The Durban campus has a diverse group of students drawn from Durban and the surrounding areas. The campus has a dynamic atmosphere with the average day seeing students balance hard work and play. Lecturers actively facilitate classes and students are engaged, energetic, vocal and collaborative. The lecturers and staff at Inscape Durban have built active relationships with local design businesses and suppliers and students benefit from outings, industry visits and talks from leading designers and creatives.
Campus Life
The Durban campus has five studios, equipped with 360deg speakers, Apple/Lenovo computers and HD projectors. In addition, a fully equipped sewing room provides students with the opportunity to work on designs, patterns and garments. A well-stocked library, plus a sample library encourage students to read, as well as look, touch and test materials. There is a common area where students can relax, drink tea and coffee, complete assignments and collaborate.
The campus is open from 06:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday. Students take full advantage of the free Wi-Fi on campus which allows them to research using the online library, access Lynda.com tutorials and check their assignments on Grammarly.
Staff
Student Life
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STUDENT ACCOMMODATION |
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Visit the following student accommodation providers for accommodation options near your campus. *The accommodation providers listed are not representatives or business partners of Inscape Education Group and thus all communications and dealing of any nature (financial or other) with them is at your own risk. |
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RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES |
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Moses Mabhida Stadium | Sky Walk, Sky car and Bungee Jumping | www.mmstadium.com |
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Krantzkloof Hiking Trails | Hiking Trails and Picnic Spots | 152 Kloof Falls Rd |
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Bike hire from Bike and Bean | Durban Promenade | Snell Parade – R50 to hire a bike for 1 hr |
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Snorkelling at UShaka Marine | Vetchies Pier - 079 307 0608 |
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RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES – OPEN ACCESS |
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Peoples Park @ Moses Mabhida | Café, Outdoor gym and Running track | 65 Masabalala Yengwa Ave |
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Japanese Gardens | 6 Prospect Hall road, Durban North |
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Florida Public Fields Centre | 295 Florida Road |
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Botanical Gardens | 9A John Zikhali Road |
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GYM/WELLNESS CENTRE |
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Iron Movement CrossFit Gym | 3 Cobham Grove | 082 316 0385 |
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Virgin Active Kingspark | 43 Isaiah Ntshangase road |
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Planet Fitness | Shop 121A, Musgrave Shopping Centre |
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Relentless Boxing gym | 65 Overport Drive |
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SHOPPING MALLS/CENTRE |
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The Atrium | 430 Peter Mokaba Road - 031 207 7744 |
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Musgrave Centre | 115 Musgrave Rd - 031 277 8420 |
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Windermere Centre | 163 Lilian Ngoyi Rd, Morningside - 031 312 5959 |
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EVENTS |
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Splash Fen | 9 April – 13 April 2020 |
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Durban Film Festival | July 2020 (dates tbc) |
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Zakifo Fest | May 2020 (dates tbc) |
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Music at the Lake | Sunday concerts at Durban Botanical Gardens | 9A John Zikhali Road |
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First Thursdays | Station Drive Precinct - Free entry |
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Music at the Lake | Sunday concerts at Durban Botanical Gardens | 9A John Zikhali Road |
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TRENDY SPACES | HOTSPOTS | ENTERTAINMENT PLACES |
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Station Drive Precinct – 031 | 43 Station drive |
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Florida Road | Afro’s, Starbucks, Pauls Homemade Ice cream, Spiga D’Oro & The Barn Owl, Cubana and Butcher Boys |
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KZNSA (Society of the Arts) | 166 Bulwer Road |
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Suncoast |The Barnyard, The Globe Theatre, Tigers Milk, Suncoast Boulevard and O R Tambo Parade |
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The Morning Trade & I Heart Markets | 15 Station Drive, off Umgeni Rd |
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PUBLIC SERVICES |
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Netcare Parklands Hospital | 75 Hopelands Rd - 031 242 4000 |
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Berea Police Station | 182 Botanic Gardens Rd, Musgrave, Berea, 4001 |
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Overport Post Office | 430 Peter Mokaba Ridge, Morningside |
Content correct at date of publishing - 10/12/2019