Dr. Jyoti Mistry

Professor

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Biography

Jyoti Mistry is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg, recognized for her innovative work in film research and artistic practice. With a background in Cinema Studies, she obtained her PhD from New York University, following a Master’s degree in Cinema Studies and a Certificate in Culture Media, and an MFA in Comparative Literature from the University of the Witwatersrand. Mistry's films, which span multiple genres, draw upon cinematic traditions while being screened at prestigious festivals such as the Berlinale and the Toronto International Film Festival. She co-edited important publications like 'Gaze Regimes: Films Feminisms Africa' and has authored works exploring racial identity in her acclaimed book 'remember differently: Race, Memory, Imagination'. Her teaching engagements include significant institutions such as the University of the Witwatersrand and New York University. Mistry’s research transcends geographical borders, as she leads a BRICS research project focusing on cross-cultural image-making practices. Recognized by her peers, she received the Cilect Teaching Award in 2016 for her innovative approaches to film research pedagogy. Mistry continues to supervise PhD candidates at HDK-Valand and has contributed significantly to the discourse on decolonial pedagogy and film education.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching and supervising students in film research and artistic practices.

Lecturer

— Present

University of the Witwatersrand • South Africa

Instructing courses related to cinema studies and film theory.

Visiting Scholar

— Present

New York University • New York, USA

Engaged in research and lecturing in the Cinema Studies department.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).