College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2023 37 Innovative and new teaching and learning initiatives Six toolkits have been developed for staff in the School of Management with the prospect of sharing in CBE, which the SARChI EE team members developed. A toolkit for supervisors was launched in May 2023. This toolkit is purposed to serve as a one-stop document containing all the phases in the research process and sources that may be consulted to support various phases of research. We have been involved in developing a flexible degree and new modules for Entrepreneurship at UJ. New modules for Entrepreneurship were implemented in 2023, where old modules were refined. A SARChI EE team member developed a module on Academic Inquiry for Business and Economics. This new module, a firstyear module in the flexible degrees, was proposed for all first-year students in CBE to enhance their thinking and application skills in 2025. The importance of entrepreneurial/enterprising ways to teach is coached in an initiative driven by the ViceDean: Teaching and Learning in CBE. Student development and well-being initiatives We have encouraged students to participate in various initiatives. These include academic writing workshops, research workshops, funding information sessions, career information sessions, and suicide and mental health awareness initiatives. These initiatives aim to support our students’ academic journey and ensure their well-being. Several students have published journal articles in both local and international journals. After graduating with a PhD, Dr Aamir Suleman was appointed to a prestigious USA university. Ms Mpho Tau was funded with an NRF bursary and graduated with her master’s degree (cum laude). These achievements are a testament to our students’ hard work and dedication, as well as the quality of education and support our Chair provides. We are proud of their accomplishments and look forward to their future successes. POLICY AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES Staff in the news initiatives Prof Meyer has consistently presented in the media, sharing her expertise on various topics. She has been a regular guest on the TV show ‘Ontbytsake’, where she has discussed a range of subjects, including innovation, women’s entrepreneurship, the importance of education in entrepreneurship, the entrepreneurial pipeline, and creativity. Her insights have also been featured in several newspaper articles, covering topics such as the steady rise of women entrepreneurship in South Africa, the future of consumer payments, the benefits of in-store advertising, and more. These media publications’ total value (AVE) is estimated at R259 922.28. Hosted and collaborated open and public lectures The Chair has been actively contributing to an annual entrepreneurship winter school. This initiative brings together academics and alumni as speakers to promote a culture of entrepreneurship. It provides a platform for sharing knowledge, experiences, and insights, fostering a vibrant and engaging learning environment. Hosted and co-hosted conferences, seminars, webinars, master classes, etc. In March 2023, Prof Michael Holmes, one of our
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