United Kingdom, Switzerland, Ghana, Zambia, Nigeria, Malaysia, Zimbabwe, Georgia, and China. Notable highlights included high-level institutional engagements with Queen’s University Belfast and the Embassy of Switzerland, alongside globally recognised scholars and policy networks. These special academic scholar and research appointments brings scholars and researchers from leading institutions with world-class expertise, knowledge, and diverse perspectives into the CBE, fostering interdisciplinary, intercontinental vibrant academic and research ecosystems. Collectively, this portfolio of partnerships and mobility initiatives serves a multi-dimensional purpose that aligns strictly with the UJ Strategic Plan 2035 and the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). For our students, these engagements expand access to global case studies and professional networks, significantly strengthening their employability and postgraduate readiness. For our staff, these programmes enable collaborative research, co-authorship opportunities, and curriculum benchmarking against international best practices. By focusing on critical themes such as AI in education, governance reform, and climate resilience, the CBE is building a globally connected academic ecosystem that positions the University as an institution of profound influence and credibility across the globe. Global Engagement GLOBAL STAKEHOLDERS MAP Mozambique Nigeria Ghana Tanzania Uganda Namibia Burundi Somalia Zimbabwe Uganda Asia South America India Malaysia Brazil Lithuania Türkiye Poland Finland United Kingdom Taiwan Malaysia Switzerland North America Columbia Berlin (GERMANY) Singapore Australia Netherlands Mauritius SOUTH AMERICA AFRICA ASIA NORTH AMERICA 76 77 College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2025 College of Business and Economics | Annual Report 2025
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