Dr. Mónica Moreno Figueroa

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Biography

Mónica G. Moreno Figueroa is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Social Sciences at Downing College. Her research focuses on intersectional lived experiences of 'race' and racism in Mexico and Latin America, as well as the development of antiracist academic-based impacts. She has developed expertise in qualitative research methods and visual methodologies and thrives on interdisciplinary collaborations. Currently, she is leading the development of the Global Racisms Institute for Social Transformation (GRIST), which has been established with seed funding from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. With a commitment to exploring social justice and the lived realities of racism, Mónica has co-founded several initiatives and been awarded multiple recognitions for her teaching excellence. Her notable projects include examining the representation of blackness in Mexico and the study of institutional racism in the contemporary Mexican state. Mónica has published extensively on these subjects, contributing to fundamental change in understanding racism and fostering sustained conversations on racial healing.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor of Sociology

2010-08-01 — Present

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, ENG

Mónica G. Moreno Figueroa is a Professor of Sociology specializing in race and racism studies.

Awards

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Pilkington Teaching Prize

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Student-Led Teaching Awards: Innovative Teaching

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Student-Led Teaching Awards: Supporting Students

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.