Throughout 2023, the Accelerated Academic Mentorship Programme (AAMP) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) experienced unprecedented growth, welcoming 65 new academics, and elevating its membership to a total of 601. This surge represents the programme’s most substantial increase in new participants to date. The AAMP plays a pivotal role in driving institutional transformation by diversifying the racial and gender composition of the academic staff. It significantly bolsters their ability to forge national and international connections and cultivates their research and leadership acumen. The programme supports its participants by providing financial assistance for teaching relief, attendance at conferences both locally and internationally, help with publishing their work, and fostering international partnerships. These efforts aim to meet the developmental needs of academics in research, teaching, and leadership. The AAMP constitutes the three following levels: In 2023, the Division embarked on a promotional roadshow across faculties to enhance the visibility of the AAMP, specifically targeting UJ academics engaged in PhD studies. This initiative contributed to the programme’s growth. Data reveal that, cumulatively, 47 participants have successfully completed their doctorates across the years 2019 to 2023, showcasing the programme’s impact on academic achievement. A survey conducted in September 2023 among AAMP Level 1 participants to gauge their progress toward PhD completion received responses from 120 individuals. The feedback highlighted substantial research progress, with 20 participants anticipating completion in 2023 and 10 having submitted their theses for examination. CHART 6: 20223 AAMP PARTICIPANTS BY LEVEL 46% 38% 16% Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 2023 ANNUAL REPORT DIVISION FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE 34
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