About

Teaching Philosophy

Cheraine has taught a diverse range of media studies courses across higher education institutions in both the UK and the US. Her teaching includes Music Video History, Postcolonial Visual Culture, Contemporary Debates in Music, and Fashion and Power.

As a Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA), she is committed to reflective, inclusive, and student-centred approaches to teaching and learning. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes interactive, reflective, and experiential learning. She fosters dynamic classroom environments where students are encouraged to think critically, collaborate, and connect academic work to real-world experiences. By prioritising inclusive learning environments that respond to a range of learning styles, she seeks to ensure that students feel seen, supported, and empowered throughout their educational journey.

Research & Publications

Cheraine’s work contributes to conversations on Black British culture, documenting its cultural, social, and political impact. She has published in international journals such as Dialogues in Urban Research, Soundings, and Surface Design, and is committed to making scholarship accessible beyond the academy. View publications. Her public-facing work includes writing for zines like Fashioning the Self and Nostalgia 99, and appearing on several podcasts. See projects.

Academic & Industry Background

In addition to her Ph.D., Cheraine also holds an MPhil in Media, Culture, and Communication from New York University, a Master’s in Cultural and Critical Studies from the University of Westminster, and a BA in Fashion Design from the University for the Creative Arts. Before pursuing an academic career, she spent over a decade working in the UK fashion industry, holding product development roles at renowned brands including Puma, Musto, MCQ, and Erdem.

Creative Practice & Collaborations

Cheraine co-hosts The New Nationwide Project, a podcast show on Substack exploring 21st-century popular culture. She has also participated in collaborative research projects with UK and US institutions such as the Magnum Foundation, Stuart Hall Library, Center for Artistic Activism (C4AA), and the Black Cultural Archives. These collaborations demonstrate her ability to execute research plans, organize events, and contribute to writing and editorial work, expanding her research practice into dynamic and public-facing forms.