International World happiness Day Report launched for the first time on the African continent The Department of Business Management celebrated 35 years of academic excellence Prof Fiona Tregenna, partnered with UNU-WIDER for a significant policy dialogue Staying Relevant Our faculty and staff remain at the forefront of public discourse, contributing their expertise through scholarly publications, media engagements, and strategic partnerships. These contributions reflect our commitment to bridging the gap between academic research and real-world application. Key highlights of our recent public and professional engagements include: Scholarly publications: Prof Natanya Meyer, Prof Marius Venter, and Dr Niël Krüger published the fourth volume of the Local Development Book Series, titled The Role of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Sustainable Local Economic Development. 2025 Globelics Conference Media and thought leadership: Amira Asvat, CFP®, shared her expertise on personal finance and financial independence on DStv channel 345. Additionally, a special episode of UJTV – In Conversation featured Prof Tankiso Moloi and Prof Ben Marx in a dialogue with UJ Honorary Doctorate recipient, Prof Lumkile Wiseman Nkuhlu, exploring the vision of new executive leadership and student career prospects. Impactful opinion pieces: Our academics frequently contribute to the national narrative through the media. Notable 2025 opinion pieces include: – Prof Collin Reddy on the urgency of inclusive employee and manager ownership. – Prof Daniel Meyer on reviving the South African economy through domestic investment. Dr Niël Krüger Prof Natanya Meyer Prof Marius Venter 14 15 College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2025 College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2025
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