About

Teaching

Cheraine has taught a diverse range of media studies and music courses, including Music Video History, Contemporary Debates in Music, Sounds In and Out of Africa, and Fashion and Power. As an advocate for creative pedagogies, she emphasizes the importance of diverse and interactive learning approaches. Her teaching philosophy centers flexibility and student-led strategies, allowing space for experimentation while maintaining a strong grounding in course objectives. Cheraine fosters dynamic classroom environments where students are encouraged to think critically, collaborate, and connect academic work to real-world experiences. By prioritizing inclusive learning spaces that respond to a range of learning styles, she ensures 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. Her public-facing work includes writing for zines like Fashioning the Self and Nostalgia 99, and appearing on several podcasts.

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. Alongside her academic work, 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 monthly radio show on Repeater Radio 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.