We argue that Africa has a rightful place in the 4IR. We focus on the higher education sector
(universities only), with a specific focus on South Africa. We argue that South African …

Academic advising remains an emerging profession and practice in the South African higher
education sector, with an increase in evidence-informed literature about advising for this …

The imperative to replenish the South African higher education professoriate has inspired
varied responses, ranging from aggressive recruitment of post graduate students to the …

As a result of the changing higher education context, institution-wide curriculum renewal or
review projects are common and, in some institutions, there are dedicated curriculum units …

The study aimed to conceptualise the key competencies for academic employees in the
current dynamic South African higher education environment. Key competencies that enable …

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) is a complex phenomenon. Its transformative
nature holds implications for South African universities, graduate employability and the …

Engineering education is increasingly criticized for producing students who cannot 'apply
knowledge'in industry, despite curricula emphasizing applied and practical knowledge. This …

The participation of academics in professional learning (PL) opportunities for teaching plays
an important role in promoting the desired outcomes of teaching and learning in higher …

Transformation of higher education in South Africa over the last two decades has been
intensely shaped by post-apartheid pressures. Since 1994, the South African higher …

Despite playing a critical role in universities grappling with change, practitioners working in
the field of academic staff development often struggle with legitimacy. Being a relatively …