News Articles / Cross-over Publications

Nyamnjoh, A.-N. & Luescher, T.M. (2023). A lasting legacy? Reflections on the #MustFall movement. University World News, 14 September 2023. https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20230907062303531

Luescher, T.M., Mncwango, B., Keet, A., & Soudien, C. (2023). South African universities fall short of ‘deep transformation’. Mail & Guardian, 30 June 2023. https://mg.co.za/thoughtleader/2023-06-30-south-african-universities-fall-short-of-deep-transformation 

Luescher, T.M., Mncwango, B., Keet, A., & Soudien, C. (2023). Universities fall short of ‘deep transformation’. Mail & Guardian, 22 June 2023. https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20230620151638501 

Paterson, M. &  Luescher, T.M. (2022) Universities in Africa ‘don’t understand what they are’. Mail & Guardian, 20 September 2022. https://mg.co.za/education/2022-09-20-universities-in-africa-dont-understand-what-they-are/

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022) Change the knowledge economy into a knowledge democracy. Mail & Guardian, 9 September 2022. https://mg.co.za/education/2022-09-09-change-the-knowledge-economy-into-a-knowledge-democracy/

Schreiber, B., Luescher, T.M., Perozzi, B., & Bardill Moscaritolo, L. (2021). Understanding context is key to advancing student success. University World News, 24 July 2021. 

Luescher, TM (2020). Implications of theoretical perspectives for student affairs. University World News, 5 September 2020. https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20200823170645233

Altbach, PG &  Luescher, TM (2020). Another Wave of Student Revolts Around the World? Nexos. February 5, 2020. 

Schreiber, B., Bardill Moscaritolo, L, Perozzi, B. & Luescher, T.M. (2020). The impossibility of separating learning and development. University World News. 5 September 2020. 

Altbach, P.G. &  Luescher, T.M. (2019). Students are the vanguard in the youth revolution of 2019. University World News. 07 December 2019. https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20191204072235611

Wildschut, A., Luescher, TM, & Reddy, V. (2018). Evaluating Skills Legislation: A lever to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment. HSRC Review, 16(3): 32-34. 

Luescher, T.M. (2017). From student enragement to student engagement: What is your theory of change? HSRC Review. 15(2): 13-15.

Luescher, T.M. & F. van Schalkwyk (2017). Universities need imaginative, ICT-enhanced presses. University World News Africa. Issue No: 475, 22 September 2017 [Online]. Available at http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20170919095942307

Luescher, T.M., Klemenčič, M. & Jowi, J.O. (2016). Student representation in higher education governance. University World News. 21 May 2016. Available at: https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20160521081934153 

Luescher-Mamashela, T.M. (2015). Re-thinking student engagement’s role in African political development. University World News Africa. Issue No: 357. 6 March 2015. [Online]. Available at www.universityworldnews.com

Luescher-Mamashela, T.M. (2014). AFRICA: Creating high impact citizens through student engagement. University World News: Africa (Special HERANA Issue). Issue 348. 19 December 2014. [Online.] Available at: www.universityworldnews.com

Luescher-Mamashela, T.M. (2014). Creating high impact citizens through student engagement. University World News: Global Edition. Issue 346. 5 December 2014. [Online.] Available at: www.universityworldnews.com

Luescher-Mamashela, T.M. (2013). Initiative to improve student experience goes global. University World News: Global Edition. 25 October 2012. [Online.] Available at: www.universityworldnews.com

Luescher-Mamashela, T.M. (2012). Ex Africa Semper Aliquid Novi: A Sermon (Not for Rats). [Students, the University and Society]. We Are Not Rats: Scotland's Students' Left Review. 1(1). 

Luescher-Mamashela, T.M. (2012). AFRICA: Universities in Africa strengthen democracy. University World News: Special Africa Edition. 25 November 2011. [Online.] Available at: www.universityworldnews.com

Luescher, T.M. (2001). Who is the Future Citizen? Mail & Guardian. 3 May 2001.

I have also published articles in various popular newspapers and university-based student newspapers such as Varsity (UCT) and the Student Governance Review. 


UWN special series: Reimagining the African University (Mastercard Foundation Project)

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2025). HE should birth ‘problem-solvers, innovators, entrepreneurs’ (TIE36_Swaniker). University World News Africa. 06 March 2025. 

Paterson, M. and Luescher, T.M. (2025). Regional approach deployed to strengthen HE in East Africa (TIE35_Jowi). University World News Africa. 27 February 2025. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2025). Africa cannot afford ‘the old ways of thinking’ anymore (TIE34_Aina). University World News Africa. 20 February 2025. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2025). The decolonised university should be a ‘space of exchange’ (TIE33_Mpofu). University World News Africa. 13 February 2025. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2025). HE should produce free thinkers, not conformers, expert says. (TIE32_ Ganapathee). University World News Africa. 06 February 2025

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2025). ‘African universities are becoming more and more ambitious’. (TIE31_Aryeetey). University World News Africa. 30 January 2025. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2025). ‘Adopt student-centred institutional cultures’ – Expert. (TIE30_Ballim). University World News Africa. 23 January 2025. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2023). Society-centred institutions require cultural shift in HE. (TIE29_EARTH). University World News Africa. 25 January 2023. 

Paterson, M. &  Luescher, T.M. (2023). Structural HE reforms required to balance knowledge, skills. (TIE28_Bradford). University World News Africa. 19 January 2023. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Universities should be dynamic, ‘transformative spaces. (TIE27_Moja). University World News Africa. 24 November 2022. 

Paterson, M. &  Luescher, T.M. (2022). ‘There is no such thing as an African university’. (TIE26_Langa). University World News Africa. 17 November 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). ‘Africa needs digitised open universities and dual education’. (TIE25_Kahihu). University World News Africa. 3 November 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). African HE can be more competitive through 4IR technologies. (TIE24_Marwala). University World News Africa. 26 October 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Duality of knowledge paradigms requires institutional agility. (TIE23_Atewologun). University World News Africa. 23 September 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Explore new ways to restructure knowledge production. (TIE22_de_la_Rey). University World News Africa. 22 September 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Universities in Africa ‘don’t understand what they are’. (TIE21_Nkhoma). University World News Africa. 15 September 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Rebuild the intellectual community on the continent. (TIE20_Shivji). University World News Africa. 08 September 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Change the knowledge economy into a knowledge democracy. (TIE19_Czerniewicz). University World News Africa. 1 September 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Systemic decolonisation needs a pan-African approach. (TIE18_Ndlovu-Gatsheni). University World News Africa. 25 August 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). True transformation on HE requires deep discussion and time (TIE17_Badat). University World News Africa. 18 August 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Solution to Africa’s HE problem lies beyond campus gates (TIE16_Schreiber). University World News Africa. 04 August 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Reconfigure HE for employable graduates, relevant research (TIE15_Materu). University World News Africa. 28 July 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Perspectives on advancing emerging research universities (TIE14_Frittelli). University World News Africa. 02 June 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). ‘Divorced universities’ could thrive though community bond (TIE13_Tandon). University World News Africa. 12 May 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Young academics need mentorship from universities (TIE12_Ngcobozi). University World News Africa. 02 May 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). African universities should differentiate their missions clearly (TIE11_Aina). University World News Africa. 28 April 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Find a balance between indigenisation, internationalisation (TIE10_Zeleza). University World News Africa. 21 April 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Research focus on Africa ‘re-influences’ North’s thinking (TIE9_Arnot). University World News Africa. 13 April 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Are we prepared to think beyond national boundaries? (TIE8_Habib). University World News Africa. 07 April 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Universities must find ways to fast-track the ‘brightest’ (TIE7_Turok). University World News Africa. 31 March 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Vigorous intercultural democratic debate on science needed (TIE6_Odora_Hoppers). University World News Africa. 24 March 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Academic ‘conveyer belt’ approach dehumanises education (TIE5_Razak). University World News Africa. 17 March 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Uncomfortable conversations about universities needed (TIE4_Chikane). University World News Africa. 10 March 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Universities must grasp the opportunity to change (TIE3_Mabokela). University World News Africa. 03 March 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). Africa needs ‘pluriversities’ to respect more ways of knowing (TIE2_Ramose). University World News Africa. 24 February 2022. 

Paterson, M. & Luescher, T.M. (2022). The future of African higher education is in its diversity. (TIE1_Mohamedbhai). University World News Africa. 14 February 2022. 

Paterson, M. and Luescher, T.M. (2022). The future of African higher education is in its diversity. (TIE1_Mohamedbhai). University World News Africa. 14 February 2022.