The institute should develop products that are applicable to different industries, such as 3D-imaging and self-driving cars
Special Economic Zones will empower thousands in the Limpopo province
If we increase the number of high-growth, women-founded startups, they can bridge the inclusivity gaps in their respective economies and societies
The country needs an institute that will be a conduit for AI knowledge to industry, society and government
It is fair that higher performance be rewarded accordingly, but within the fair discrimination principles being applied
The government, business, labour and civil society must work together to link potential employees to productive and decent jobs
Investing more in women in science — particularly in the water and sanitation sectors — is imperative if we are to meet the sustainable development goals by 2030
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The main reason is everyone in the region supports a culture of education, with a focus on maths and science
In subjecting ourselves so readily to predictive data, we ignore the commercial interests involved at our peril
Education that complements robots, sustainability, minimum wages and retirement age come into it
Universities need to adapt teaching and curricula to cater for the fourth industrial revolution
It was recently ranked the number one university of technology on the African continent
Googling means students don’t have to memorise things, but knowledge is crucial for critical thinking
As universities grapple with the demands of the fourth industrial revolution, it is clear that a radical shift from business as usual is required
Business leaders must wake up to the fact that they can ‘do good’ and still make a profit
Change elicits fear at first, but if it adds value we must learn to embrace it
Fewer vehicles in cities will allow for more green spaces
Knowing what questions to ask your data will unlock its true potential
The digital revolution may actually create jobs, which is good news for a struggling South Africa
Most South Africans have little idea about 4IR or it’s potential impact
Permanent jobs are shrinking in the farming sector
To pass on digital skills, teachers must be proficient in them
The university is launching four transdisciplinary initiatives to harness knowledge in the 4IR era
The M&G Data Desk aims to find out what 4IR really is
Technology is not necessarily the panacea it’s said to be, de-skilling further the under-skilled
Even a cursory glance at earlier industrial revolutions will show that they have not been associated with the interests of the working or underclasses
With their submissions to the commission of inquiry into state capture, two civil society groups have set out to root out corruption in education
Universities across the globe are adapting to a changing world. It’s crucial that leaders set a good example
Preparing our children for the future begins with our educators. Focusing on ‘lifeworthy’ training is a good step
New technology may be perceived as a threat to the academy, but it can also reinvigorate learning
Graduates need to learn critical, transdisciplinary skills if they are to thrive in the modern workplace