In alignment with the UJ Strategic Plan 2035, CBE’s research is categorised into three transformative themes: Theme 1: Societal Impact & Sustainability (SDGs 1-16): – SDG 1 (No poverty): 227 units – SDG 8 (Decent Work & Economic Growth): 174 units – SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing): 27 units – SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure): 54 units – SDG 4 (Quality Education): 26 units – SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities): 24 units – Rest of SGDs: 191 Research Output Units (ROUs) Theme 2: Global Footprint & Partnerships (SDG 17): Focused on collaborative international development (9 ROUs). Theme 3: Technology for the Future (4IR): 21% of total ROUs are now dedicated to 4IR, with 9% of total ROUs specifically focused on the scholarship of teaching and learning in the digital age. Figure 3. Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) SDG 17 SDG 15 SDG 14 SDG 13 SDG 12 SDG 11 SDG 10 SDG 9 SDG 8 SDG 7 SDG 6 SDG 5 SDG 4 SDG 3 SDG 2 SDG 1 SDG 16 0 50 100 150 200 250 RoUs 9 14 2 1 7 12 23 6 54 174 1 4 10 26 27 4 227 33 College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2025
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