The impact of the 4th industrial revolution is upon us and has drastically changed production methods and trade methodologies. Disruptive technologies such as 3D printing, the use of cryptocurrencies, machine learning, the use of big data and algorithms to create data analytics, robotics, etc. are defining the new normal of conducting daily business and studies. Such developments speak to the need for building capacity in the legal, commercial, and technology fields at the university. Embracing the effects of 4IR cannot be left to ‘catch-up’ processes at the tail end but should be part and parcel of training and development by institutions of higher learning, such as ours.
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