College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2023 38 esteemed visiting professors (USA), hosted two research workshops focusing on how to publish in top-tier journals. These workshops provided valuable insights and guidance to researchers, enhancing their understanding of the publication process, and equipping them with the necessary skills to succeed in their academic pursuits. These initiatives underscore our commitment to fostering a vibrant academic community and promoting excellence in research. These initiatives and achievements reflect our commitment to nurturing talent, promoting excellence, and fostering a vibrant and engaging academic community. We continue to strive for excellence in all our endeavours, contributing to advancing knowledge and developing our staff and students. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AND IMPACT: SOCIETAL IMPACT, SUSTAINABILITY, INNOVATION AND FOURTH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION (4IR) Our Chair has been actively involved in various societal impact initiatives. One of the key events is the Annual Creativity Week, where Prof Thea Tselepis presented on an international platform, focusing on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and the role of creativity and innovation in SoTL. This event provided a platform for sharing innovative ideas and practices in teaching and learning. In addition, we have been organising annual winter/ summer school or enrichment seminars since 2021. These seminars, organised by SARChI: EE and the Department of Business Management, attract students in CBE, international students online, and interested students at UJ who join the talks by South African entrepreneurs. In 2023, the focus was on the hustle culture of students at UJ, providing insights into our students’ entrepreneurial spirit and drive. Furthermore, our Chair has significantly contributed to the Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) Platform. Prof Cecile Nieuwenhuizen and Prof Thea Tselepis organised the sharing of the Women in Entrepreneurship Education (EE) report on the annual Lekgotla. This event was attended at national and international levels and highlighted the achievements and challenges of women in entrepreneurship education. Prof Natanya Meyer shared the unique Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Report that tracks entrepreneurship on a longitudinal level (25 years) across numerous countries. This report provides valuable insights into the trends and developments in entrepreneurship globally. Since 2021, a core member of the Chair has been adjudicating the women in the education category for Women of Stature. These women are required to illustrate entrepreneurial thinking in education, highlighting the integration of entrepreneurship in education. In collaboration with the Department of Business Management, FNB, and Phakamani Young Minds Academy, we presented workshops for Innovative Business Ideas in August, September, and October 2023. Young entrepreneurs attended these workshops in Soweto, Freedom Park, and Pretoria. The NRF report indicates that about 40 participants attended this project, demonstrating our commitment to nurturing young entrepreneurs. Our Chair is committed to embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) through various initiatives. Dr Aamir Suleman graduated with a 4IR focused PhD, titled ‘The Efficacy of South African Business Schools in Developing Leaders Fit for the 4th Industrial Revolution’. Two articles and a paper
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