Dr. Selina Mudavanhu

Biography

Selina Mudavanhu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies and Media Arts at McMaster University. Holding a PhD in Media Studies from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, her academic work is grounded in critical media studies, critical race studies, decolonial studies, and social media politics. She has contributed to various platforms including the African Gender Institute at the University of Cape Town, where she served as Program Convenor and Web Content Developer. Additionally, she has held the position of Acting Director at the African Gender Institute, coordinating initiatives through the Women’s Media Watch Unit and working on media gender projects with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung. Selina has experience as a Current Affairs Producer at Zimbabwe Television and has contributed as a News Reporter and Features Writer for the Sunday Mirror Newspaper. Her diverse academic and research profile is complemented by postdoctoral fellowships and a strong background in communication and media studies from the University of Zimbabwe. Selina engages in scholarly activities that explore the intersections of race, gender, and media in contemporary society.

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