Dr. Sukhmani Khorana

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sukhmani Khorana is a Scientia Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales' School of the Arts and Media, and Co-Director of the Media Futures Hub. She holds a PhD and a Bachelor of Media Honours (First Class) from the University of Adelaide. Her research expertise lies in media cultural studies, focusing on how migrant communities utilize media storytelling to foster belonging and agency. She is the author of 'Mediated Emotions in Migration: Reclaiming Affect and Agency' (2023) and co-author of 'Migrants, Television and Australian Stories: A New History' (2025). Her work critically examines issues of race and multiculturalism in the context of information disorder. Sukhmani is recognized for her contributions to media literacy, having advised the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA). She has received several grants, including ARC Linkage Grants, aimed at benefiting young migrant women. As a sought-after speaker, she has presented at various national and international conferences in media and cultural studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Scientia Associate Professor

— Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and conducting research in media cultural studies.

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.