Dr. Jolynna Sinanan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jolynna Sinanan is a Lecturer in Digital Anthropology at the University of Manchester. With extensive fieldwork experience in Trinidad, Nepal, Australia, and Cambodia, she has published widely on topics such as digital data practices, digital visual communication, intergenerational mobilities, and the intersection of work and gender. Her notable publications include books like 'Trinidad' (2017, UCL Press) and 'Visualising Facebook' (co-authored with D. Miller in 2017, UCL Press), as well as 'Digital Media Practices in Households' (co-authored with L. Hjorth et al., 2021, Amsterdam University Press). Jolynna's current research critically examines mobile media and livelihoods within the context of the Everest tourism industry. Additionally, her work engages with the UN Sustainable Development Goals established in 2015, focusing on the roles of digital anthropology and ethnography in understanding development and regional comparative mobilities, family relationships, work dynamics, gender issues, and migration.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.