Even a cursory glance at earlier industrial revolutions will show that they have not been associated with the interests of the working or underclasses.
South Africa’s labour market is more favourable to men than to women. The 4IR may widen the gap.
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The world of the fourth industrial revolution looks set to be one dominated by forms of knowledge and industries – like science and technology – that have long been dominated by men.
The demand for free higher education is one of the key factors that have led to competing waves of thinking and organisation in the sector.
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South Africa’s universities are detached from society because of a waning public and civic sector that once fueled the anti-apartheid struggle. Here’s what can be done.
South Africans with jobs fear that automation could make them redundant.
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Choosing a career that is unlikely to become automated or done by artificial intelligence, and learning soft skills will give graduates better career prospects in the long run.
Ordinary citizens are mere consumers of sport now - mainly through watching it on television.
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Learning to code is often presented as a solution to job market problems of the 21st century, but are students really learning the competencies they will need?
South Africa seeks to amend its outdated copyright legislation.
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The way humanities disciplines are taught at many universities does not lend itself to ready engagement with a changed and changing world.
Technology and artificial intelligence are already profoundly changing how we live, work and travel. Are we ready for more profound changes?
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Technology is already changing how we live our lives and go about our days. Are we ready with collaborative planning processes so we are not taken by surprise by more profound change?
Assistant Professor, Educational Technology, Chair in Educational Leadership in the Innovative Pedagogical Practices in Digital Contexts - National Bank, Université Laval