Universities need to adapt teaching and curricula to cater for the fourth industrial revolution
		
	 
	
		
		The qualification must evolve beyond the niche to better the society in which academics live
		
	 
	
		
		The country is still locked into the past and the world is moving on, so we need to act quickly
		
	 
	
		
		The threats are not only to the individuals but also to democracy and freedom of news media
		
	 
	
		
		Its credibility is at stake and an open, all-encompassing approach needs to be taken
		
	 
	
		
		Industry 4.0 affects the humanities and they need to seize on the opportunities to mitigate problems