Abstract
A strong understanding of fundamental theories and novel technologies is crucial for skilled professionals in areas like engineering and information technology. Universities need to balance these demands to prepare graduates for a dynamic job market. This is done through adopting an agile curriculum framework that involves regular updates and collaboration with industry professionals. Furthermore, emphasising effective communication, collaboration, and interdisciplinary approaches will help students adapt to complex challenges and uncertainties in their future careers.

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Biography
Prof. Wynand Steyn is Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology at the University of Pretoria. He is a professionally registered pavement engineer with a research interest in vehicle-pavement interaction, accelerated pavement testing, pavement engineering, pavement materials, Civiltronics and instrumentation. He completed his undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He has authored, co-authored and edited 60 journal papers, 23 book chapters (author/co-author/editor) and 117 conference papers. He is Associate Editor of the International Journal for Pavement, and has a B3 National Research Foundation (NRF) rating. He is a Fellow of the South African Institution of Civil Engineers and a fellow of the South African Academy of Engineering (SAAE).