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Cathy Gelbin is a film historian and cultural studies scholar specializing in Jewish cultures and Holocaust representations. Her research focuses on the dynamics of modern German-speaking Jewish culture through various mediums, including feature films, video testimonies, and literary texts. Gelbin's recent work explores intersectional queer Jewish portrayals in European and Israeli cinema, particularly in relation to Jewish dissidence during the Soviet-era in East Germany (GDR). She has previously held the position of Research Associate Director at the Centre for German-Jewish Studies, University of Sussex, and has participated in key research projects such as the German Holocaust video testimony project in collaboration with Yale University. Gelbin's contributions extend to curating exhibitions, organizing conferences, and producing academic publications. With expertise that aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, her work is influential in both cultural awareness and academic discourse.
University of Manchester • Manchester, England
Teaching and supervising PhD projects in Film and German Studies.
Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.