About
I am Dr. Joseph Bazirake Besigye, a dedicated scholar and researcher in Critical University Studies and Higher Education Transformation, with over a decade of experience in institutional transformation, governance, and policy development. I hold a PhD in Higher Education Studies from the University of the Free State, where my research explored power dynamics, academic governance, and institutional change in African universities.
Key Areas of Expertise
Institutional Transformation
Higher Education Governance
Policy Development
Power Dynamics in Academia
Research Dissemination
Non-Violent Communication
Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution
Academic Diplomacy
Leadership and Community Engagement
Environmental Advocacy
Research Interests
Critical University Studies
Higher Education Policy and Governance
Institutional Change and Social Justice
Power and Leadership in Academia
Knowledge Production and Research Impact
Throughout my career, I have been committed to bridging research, policy, and practice to foster impactful change in higher education. I have collaborated with Nelson Mandela University, Makerere University, CARE International, and International Alert, contributing to projects on institutional transformation, peacebuilding, and academic leadership. My work has resulted in peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and conference presentations, including my forthcoming book, Higher Education Institutional Change: Perspectives from South Africa.
As a passionate academic, I have contributed to teaching, mentoring, and research supervision, particularly in policy formulation, strategic planning, and leadership in higher education. My teaching philosophy emphasizes critical engagement, transformative learning, and bridging theory with practice.
I am particularly excited about ExpertGate’s mission to advance global collaboration and drive innovation. aligning with my commitment to social impact and knowledge accessibility. I am keen to offer my expertise as a consultant, research supervisor, and course leader, contributing to global conversations on higher education reform, leadership, and governance.
Currently, I am available for consultation, research collaborations, and teaching opportunities. I look forward to connecting with professionals worldwide through ExpertGate, fostering knowledge exchange, and driving meaningful institutional change.
Expertise
Researches
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A critical reflection on the conceptual and practical limitations of the responsibility to protect
JB Bazirake, P Bukuluki
The International Journal of Human Rights 19 (8), 1017-1028
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17 | 2015 |
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The contemporary global refugee crisis
JB Bazirake
Peace Review 29 (1), 61-67
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14 | 2017 |
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Climate change discourse in peacebuilding
JB Bazirake
Peace Review 25 (4), 489-494
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10 | 2013 |
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Peace Profile: Marshall Rosenberg
JB Bazirake, G Zimmermann
Peace Review 30 (2), 246-253
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6 | 2018 |
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Beckoning a new post-Covid higher education engagement agenda: Lessons from Nelson Mandela University Covid-19 responses
JB Bazirake, H Hamukuaya, T Chauke, A Mngadi, A De Raedt
Perspectives in Education 41 (1), 3-17
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3 | 2023 |
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Volunteer Tourism among African Youth: An Analysis of the Prospects, Challenges, and Opportunities
JB Bazirake, E Sahilu
International Journal of Organisational Diversity 14 (4), 1-10
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3 | 2015 |
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Policy Crisis and Transformation: An Exploration of Nelson Mandela University’s Approach to Humanizing the Institution
H Hamukuaya, JB Bazirake, C Mapaling, N Honeycomb, N Mukadam
The Bloomsbury Handbook of Diversity, Crises and Transformative Leadership …
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2 | 2024 |
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The role of rotary clubs in post-conflict peace building: a case of northern Uganda (2006-2010)
JB Bazirake, P Bukuluki
International Letters of Social and Humanistic Sciences 10, 54-72
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2 | 2013 |
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An Empathetic Approach to Race-Based Conflicts
JB Bazirake
Peace Review 28 (4), 459-465
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1 | 2016 |
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The Evolution of University Governance at Nelson Mandela University
T Mugume, E De Koker, JB Bazirake, T Nyathi
Achieving Nelson Mandela University?, 236
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2024 | |
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Plastic Refusals: The Africanization Challenge of South African Higher Education
A Keet, MA Penkler, L Staphorst, JB Bazirake, D Rafaely
Working with Theories of Refusal and Decolonization in Higher Education, 124-142
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2024 | |
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Forced migration and asylum seeking
JB Bazirake, C Suransky
The Routledge Handbook of Global Development, 545-554
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2022 | |
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SUPERVISION AND POWER: A PERSONAL REFLECTION
JB Bazirake
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2022 | |
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Global Approaches in Countering Societal Imbalances during the COVID Pandemic
GJ Fraser-Moleketi, JB Bazirake, N Mukadam
Das COVID – Kaleidoskop II "Was tun nach der Krise?" ist da!, 70-72
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2021 | |
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Theorising Institutional Change Through a Historical Analysis of Higher Education in South Africa and a Case Study of the University of the Free State
JB Bazirake
University of the Free State
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2020 | |
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Students as Agents of Change: Reflections on the Social Cohesion & Social Inclusion Program of Higher Education Transformation in South Africa (Book chapter)
JB Bazirake
The Shift of Emancipation: Visual Arts, Cohesion and Transformation in South …
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2016 | |
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Debating the African Philosophical perspective on Social Cohesion
JB Bazirake
https://www.academia.edu/47269832 …
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2015 | |
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Organizational Diversity
JB BAZIRAKE, ES ADERAJEW
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2014 | |
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Peace Through Service: A trail of means and ends
JB Bazirake
https://www.academia.edu/5328095/Peace_through_Service_a_trail_of_means_and_ends
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2012 |