Carolina Matos | Sociology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Carolina Matos | Sociology | Best Researcher Award

Senior Lecturer | City St. Georges, University of London | United Kingdom

Dr. Carolina Oliveira Matos is currently Senior Lecturer in Media and Sociology at City, University of London (2013–present), where she also served as Programme Director for the MAs in Media and Communications and International Communications and Development (2018–2022) and is presently Director of Research for the Department of Media, Culture and Creative Industries. In 2023, she was a Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Miami, USA, delivering courses, workshops, and national talks on Global Communications. She has also been a Visiting Researcher at IESP-UERJ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2019, 2022), where she led research linked to her GCRF project and delivered training for NGO practitioners. Earlier roles include Part-Time Lecturer in Media and International Relations at the University of Essex (2012–2013), Independent Scholar and Freelance Journalist (2010–2012), during which she authored Media and Politics in Latin America (I.B. Tauris, 2012), awarded the Premio Jabuti (2014); Visiting Researcher and Fellow at the London School of Economics (2008–2010); Visiting Tutor at St. Mary’s University College, Twickenham (2007–2008); and Visiting Lecturer at the University of East London (2005–2008). She completed her PhD in Media and Communications at Goldsmiths, University of London (2007), following her MA in Film and Television Studies at Warwick and two BAs in English Literature (UERJ) and Journalism (Estácio de Sá University, Brazil).

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Featured Publications

  • Matos, C. (2008). Journalism and political democracy in Brazil. Lexington Books.

  • Matos, C. (2012). Media and politics in Latin America. I.B. Tauris.

  • Matos, C. (2012). Globalization and the mass media. In G. Ritzer (Ed.), The Wiley-Blackwell encyclopedia of globalization (Vol. 1, pp. 1–15). Wiley-Blackwell.

  • Matos, C. (2017). New Brazilian feminisms and online networks: Cyberfeminism, protest and the female ‘Arab Spring’. International Sociology, 32(3), 417–434.

  • Matos, C. (2008). Jornalismo e política democrática no Brasil. Publifolha.

Thabang Sefalafala | Sociology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Thabang Sefalafala | Sociology | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Thabang Sefalafala, Wits University, Wits University

Dr. Thabang Masilo Sefalafala is a dedicated sociologist and educator based at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. With a focus on labor dynamics and inequality in post-apartheid South Africa, Dr. Sefalafala’s research delves into the experiences of unemployment, wage work, and precarious employment, particularly among marginalized communities. As a lecturer and research associate, he actively contributes to academic discourse and societal understanding of these issues. Dr. Sefalafala’s commitment extends to mentorship and supervision of graduate students, fostering the next generation of scholars. 🎓📚✊

 

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Education:

Dr. Thabang Masilo Sefalafala pursued his academic journey at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, culminating in a DPhil (PhD) in Sociology in December 2018. His dissertation explored the complexities of unemployment and the significance of wage work, focusing on ex-gold mineworkers in the Free State Goldfield. Prior to this, he earned a BA Masters in Sociology in 2012, investigating precarious work among security guards in Johannesburg, and a BA Honours in Sociology in 2011, delving into union dynamics at Driefontein East Gold Mine. His foundational education includes a BA in Sociology from 2007 to 2010. 📚🎓

Teaching experience:

Dr. Thabang Masilo Sefalafala has a rich teaching background, spanning various institutions and courses. At the University of the Witwatersrand, he currently teaches courses such as SOCL 1013A, focusing on Southern Africa in the Era of Globalisation, and SOCL 4014/7010, delving into Economic Sociology. Additionally, he contributes to SOCL 2008/2001, exploring Organisations, Movements & Change. Dr. Sefalafala’s teaching extends beyond Wits, including engagements with the ENGAGE PROGRAMME SOUTH AFRICA on Global Governance. His commitment to education is evident through past roles as a guest lecturer at the University of Johannesburg and as a seasonal lecturer at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. 📚👨‍🏫

Research Focus:

Dr. Thabang Masilo Sefalafala’s research primarily focuses on labor dynamics, socioeconomic inequalities, and the experiences of marginalized communities, particularly in post-apartheid South Africa. His work delves into the complexities of unemployment, the significance of wage work, and the challenges faced by individuals in precarious employment situations, such as ex-gold mineworkers in the Free State Goldfields. Through his research, Dr. Sefalafala sheds light on the structural and systemic issues affecting vulnerable populations, contributing to a deeper understanding of social justice and inequality. 📊✊

 

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