Cum laude master’s graduates: Acknowledging exceptional academic performance and technical mastery Africa by Bus: Students visiting the Women’s University in Africa, Zimbabwe Student Academic and Cultural Enrichment In 2025, during the University of Johannesburg’s 20th celebration, and as part of the University’s Pan-African, Global South, and globalisation agenda and continental collaboration initiatives, the CBE visited Zimbabwe from 29 August until 4 September 2025. Final year undergraduate students in a variety of business and economics programme qualification mixes were introduced to a small portion of the Indian Ocean Trade Route to enrich their studies, encourage cultural diversity exchange to broaden and deepen their knowledge, and develop skills for workplace and society preparedness. The Africa by Bus 2025 trip to Zimbabwe was an immersive educational and cultural experience. The purpose of the tour was to provide students with a deeper understanding of Africa’s rich cultural heritage, trade networks, and economic landscapes. The programme was designed to blend history, education, industry exploration and networking, and cultural exchange. Student Satisfaction (Survey 2025) Undergraduate enrolments remained strong, student success rates improved or held steady at a high base, and overall satisfaction with the teaching and learning experience reached 94.9% amongst respondents, with a derived overall satisfaction score of 90.8%, up from 89.2% in 2024. Concurrently, the Utrecht General Engagement Scale (UGES) highlights both strengths and areas for continued attention: strong lecture preparedness and approachability, improving tutorial participation and effectiveness, growing adoption of AI tools for learning, and robust perceptions of academic integrity; alongside workload pressure, internet access constraints for a segment of students, and wellbeing challenges that require sustained, systemic support. 21 College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2025
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