Dr. Ruby Cheung

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ruby Cheung is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton, where she serves as the Head of the Department of Film Studies. With a focus on international film industry studies, Ruby provides subject leadership across undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD levels. Her research primarily centers on East Asian cinemas, with a specific emphasis on contemporary Hong Kong cinema and Chinese-language film industries. She is a recognized specialist in the field, having published extensively in peer-reviewed academic journals and authored critical works, including the award-winning monograph 'Hong Kong’s New Indie Cinema' (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023). Ruby has engaged in various committees and work groups at the university, contributing to the development of academic programs and research ethics. She has also built a significant network of scholars in her field and is involved in several international academic associations, including the Network for European Cinema and Media Studies. Her insights extend to mainstream media platforms where she comments on developments within Chinese-language cinemas.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Southampton • Southampton, England

Serves as Head of the Department of Film Studies, providing leadership and guidance for film industry studies at various academic levels.

Lecturer

2015-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Southampton • Southampton, England

Joined the Film Department as a Lecturer, contributing to curriculum development and teaching.

Visiting Lecturer

2015-01-01 — 2015-12-31

Royal Holloway, University of London • London, England

Delivered lectures on media arts.

Assistant Professor

2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

United International College • Zhuhai, PRC

Taught courses in culture and creativity management.

Research Associate

2008-01-01 — 2011-01-01

University of St Andrews • St Andrews, Scotland

Conducted research in film studies, later becoming an Honorary Research Fellow.

Part-time Lecturer

2008-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Lingnan University • Hong Kong

Taught courses in visual studies.

Awards

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Monograph Award

2024-01-01