College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2024 RESEARCH GROWTH AND FOCUS ere was an increase in the number of PDRFs, from 87 at the start of the year to 95 by the end of 2024. PDRFs are an important mechanism for growing research capacity through exposure to critical research resources and capability. The CBE actively aligned its research output with the strategic shift towards Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. The strongest emphasis was on Societal Impact and Sustainability (843.33 units). Technology for the Future (266.82 units), which replaced the previous 4IR focus, indicates CBE’s dedication to innovation, digital transformation, and future-ready business practices. The Global Footprint and Partnerships (11.10 units) reflects the research focus on international collaborations. The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) output saw a marginal increase in contributor units. CBE also saw significant progress in aligning its research outputs with key UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from 2024 to 2025, reflecting a broader and more impactful research agenda. The most notable growth has been in Decent Work and Economic Growth (SDG 8), which increased from 173.91 to 251.95 units, reinforcing the College’s commitment to labour market dynamics, economic resilience, and financial inclusion. The CBE annually hosts the Honours Research: Poster Presentations skills development project, and 2024 saw a huge number of participants, individuals and groups, with great topics and research posters. PATENTS The CBE still has not yielded any patent registered even though there are some software projects that remain under development. This is an area for improvement. Post Doctoral Research Fellows Forum Honours research posters presentations 2024 finalists 24
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