Prof. Magda Fourie-Malherbe is Professor of Higher Education Studies in the Centre for Higher and Adult Education, Faculty of Education, Stellenbosch University. She is an alumna of the University of the Free State, and has worked at various public higher education institutions in South Africa as a researcher, lecturer, supervisor and higher education manager for almost 30 years. Her research includes work on higher education governance and management, teaching and learning, and academic development.