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Yannik ThiemView profile

Associate Professor

• Queer Theory
• Critical Theory
• Gender and Sexuality
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Yannik Thiem serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Religion at Columbia University, with his office located at 80 Claremont Avenue, Room 206, Mail Code 9610, New York, NY 10027. He is scheduled for academic leave during Fall 2025 and Spring 2026, with office hours available by appointment only. His contact phone number is 212-851-4128. Education: PhD in Rhetoric, University of California at Berkeley (2009) Dr. theol. in Catholic Theology, Eberhard–Karls–Universität Tübingen, Germany (2004) Thiem's research centers on queer and feminist theory, religious studies, political theology, and critical theory, exploring how religion and sexuality function as methodologies for analyzing 'infrastructures of experience'—material convergences of truth and affect that become visible only when disrupted. His work challenges conventional boundaries by treating queerness and religion as irreducible to bodies or traditions, examining their sedimentation through textual, ritual, architectural, and spatial transmissions. He actively develops queer religious studies frameworks to engage broader fields, with current focus on his project Queer Nuisances: Race, Religion, Sex and Other Monsters , which synthesizes queer theory, transfeminism, critical race theory, and European early modern philosophy. His scholarship critically investigates intersections of gender, race, sexuality, coloniality, class, and ability in meaning-making practices. Thiem's publications from 2014-2023 reveal consistent engagement with queer theory's expansion into religious and political contexts, particularly examining whiteness in psychoanalysis, fetishism in materialist politics, knowledge capitalism's affective economies, and Benjamin's theological metaphysics. His work demonstrates a trajectory toward dismantling normative frameworks and analyzing how collective practices shape embodied experience. Scientific awards: None mentioned in the provided text. Thiem mentors graduate students within Columbia's Department of Religion, though no specific advisees are listed. No grant funding details or collaborative research projects are documented in the available materials, with scholarly activity centered on individual theoretical work and departmental affiliations. No dedicated research labs or institutional teams are referenced; his work operates through the Department of Religion's academic structure, emphasizing textual and theoretical analysis over experimental or group-based research environments.

• Australian Indigenous Archaeology
• Heritage Studies
• Rock Art Analysis
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Dr Tristen Jones is a Lecturer in the Master of Museum and Heritage Studies program at the University of Sydney, specializing in Australian Indigenous archaeology and heritage. Her work emphasizes rock art, cultural landscapes, material culture, and museum collections. Lecturer at University of Sydney PhD and MArchSci from Australian National University (ANU) Research Focus : Indigenous-led methodologies and collaborative partnerships with Australian Indigenous communities Rock art chronology, style, and social function in Arnhem Land Transformative potential of museum collections in disciplinary histories Material culture agency and cultural landscape analysis Scientific Awards : George Chaloupka Fellowship (2014) Australia Awards Endeavour Postdoctoral Fellowship (2017) National Geographic Society Research Award (2019) Key Projects : ARC Linkage Project (2020-2025) on Cape York Peninsula rock art Ubirr Rock Art Conservation (2020-2023) with Kakadu National Park International collaboration with University of Barcelona (2017)

Ernest ColeView profile

Professor

• Post-colonial literature
• African literature
• Disability studies
• +4 more

Dr. Ernest Cole serves as the John Dirk Werkman Professor of English and Chair of the Department of English at Hope College in Holland, Michigan. He began his tenure at Hope in July 2008 as an assistant professor on the tenure track, achieving tenure in 2014. In addition to his departmental leadership, Cole also serves as Director of Global Learning at the institution. His academic career spans multiple institutions across West Africa and the United States, reflecting his deep engagement with post-colonial contexts. Dr. Cole's educational background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut (2008), an MA in African literature from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone (1994), and a BA in English language and literature from the same institution (1990). His scholarly journey reflects both his West African roots and his international academic development. Cole's research focuses primarily on post-apartheid South Africa, with significant contributions to body and trauma studies, particularly examining how bodily injury shapes identity. His work extends to spatial theory as a construct of national and diasporic identities in post-conflict contexts, with specific attention to Sierra Leone. He specializes in post-colonial literature with emphasis on Sub-Saharan Anglophone Africa, disability studies focusing on the disfigured body, and travel and empire studies, especially Victorian literature and its intersections with world literature. His theoretical framework often combines trauma studies with spatial theory to examine post-conflict identity formation. His scholarly publications reveal a consistent focus on trauma, identity, and post-colonial contexts, particularly in West Africa. Cole's work demonstrates an evolving trajectory from analyzing individual trauma narratives toward examining broader spatial and national identity constructions in post-conflict societies. His publications frequently address the intersections of physical trauma, spatial displacement, and cultural memory, with a particular emphasis on Sierra Leone's civil war and its aftermath. Abioseh Porter Best Essay Award (2020) for 'Decentering Anthropocentrism: Human-Animal Relations in Aminatta Forna's 'Happiness'' John Dirk Werkman Endowed Professorship (2017) Motoichiro Oghimi Global Courage Award (2017) Lily Fellow on Peace and Reconciliation in Northern Ireland (2011) Towsley Research Scholar designation (2010) While specific details about his grant history are limited in the provided materials, Cole's research agenda has clearly been supported through prestigious fellowships and endowed positions. His work as Director of Global Learning suggests institutional recognition of his expertise in international contexts and post-colonial studies. Though student advising details aren't specified, his departmental leadership role and extensive publication record indicate significant mentorship responsibilities within the English department. Dr. Cole's research appears to be conducted both independently and through collaborative projects, particularly evident in his co-edited volumes. His work with institutions like the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Sierra Leone suggests connections to larger research initiatives examining post-conflict recovery. His focus on Sierra Leonean contexts indicates ongoing engagement with research communities in West Africa, though specific lab or team structures aren't detailed in the available information.

Celia E. NaylorView profile

Professor

• African-American history
• Caribbean history
• Native American history
• +7 more

Celia E. Naylor is a Professor in the Department of Africana Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University, where she has been a faculty member since 2010. She previously served as Assistant Professor and then tenured Associate Professor of History at Dartmouth College (2002–2010). Her academic home is in the College of Arts and Sciences, where she contributes to interdisciplinary scholarship across history, gender studies, and the African diaspora. B.A., Cornell University, Summa Cum Laude (Africana Studies with concentration in Women's Studies) M.A., UCLA (Afro-American Studies) M.A., Duke University (History) Ph.D., Duke University (History) Her research focuses on African-American, Caribbean, and Native American histories, with deep engagement in women’s and gender studies in the African diaspora, colonialism, and the cultural memory of slavery. She examines how race, gender, and power intersect in historical narratives and public representations. Her work critically analyzes the reconstruction of slavery in modern cultural forms, particularly in tourism and literature. The majority of her recent publications revolve around the history of enslaved people at Rose Hall Plantation in Jamaica, culminating in her 2022 monograph UnSilencing Slavery and a companion digital humanities project. These works combine microhistory, interdisciplinary critique, and digital storytelling to recenter the lives of the enslaved. Earlier works explore Black-Indian relations in U.S. history, particularly among the Cherokee Nation. Her publications span journals and edited volumes in history, ethnic studies, and cultural theory. Columbia University, Black Students Organization, Professor of the Year Award, May 2024 Barnard College, Digital Humanities Center Summer Fellowship, 2019 The Heyman Center for the Humanities, Faculty Fellowship, 2017–2018 Barnard College, BOSS Professor of the Year Award, May 2015 Columbia University, Black Students Organization, Professor of the Year Award, May 2012 Dartmouth College, Jack E. Thomas 1974 Family Fellowship, 2008–2009 Dartmouth College, John M. Manley Huntington Teaching Award, July 2008 Dartmouth College, Arthur M. Wilson Faculty Research Fellowship, 2005–2006 Woodrow Wilson Career Enhancement Fellowship (Alternate), 2005–2006 Nelson A. Rockefeller Center Research Scholars Program, 2004–2006 Professor Naylor advises student research through senior thesis seminars and mentors emerging scholars in Africana and women’s studies. She has received grant support from prestigious institutions including Columbia, Barnard, and Dartmouth. Her work with the Institute for Strategic and Equitable Development (ISED), where she serves as President of the Board of Directors, reflects her commitment to racial equity and community-centered development. She leads initiatives such as Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in Environmental Philanthropy (InDEEP) and the Presidents' Forum on Racial Equity in Philanthropy. She also collaborates with organizations like Keecha Harris & Associates and InPartnership Consulting. Her digital humanities project (Un)Silencing Slavery serves as both a research archive and public educational tool, launched on the 60th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence. She regularly presents her work at major academic conferences including the American Historical Association, Association of Caribbean Historians, and Berkshire Conference on Women’s History. Her scholarship is deeply collaborative, often involving interdisciplinary teams across history, anthropology, and digital media.

Abosede GeorgeView profile

Associate Professor

• West African History
• History of Lagos
• History of Youth and Childhood
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Abosede George serves as Associate Professor of History and Africana Studies at Barnard College, Columbia University, and Director of Columbia's Institute of African Studies. A historian of Modern Africa, she specializes in West African urban history with concentrated focus on Lagos, youth and childhood studies, women and gender, and migration patterns across colonial and postcolonial contexts. Her educational trajectory includes a B.A. in History and Political Science from Rutgers University (1998), followed by M.A. (2002) and Ph.D. (2006) in History from Stanford University. Prior to joining Columbia in 2007, she held an Assistant Professor position at Trinity College. George's research interrogates intersections of gender, youth, and urban development through frameworks of social reform and transnational exchange. Her acclaimed monograph Making Modern Girls (2014) examines colonial-era girlhood and labor in Lagos, while current work investigates 19th-century migrant communities' reshaping of citizenship in Lagos. She teaches courses spanning African urban history, childhood studies, and gender dynamics. Recent publications reveal evolving scholarly engagement with neoliberalism's impact on African youth, colonial subjecthood through human-animal relations, and Lagos as a site of architectural transnationalism. Her work consistently centers African agency within global historical processes while challenging Western theoretical frameworks. Award highlights include the Aidoo-Snyder Book Prize (2015), Tow Professorship (2022-2024), and fellowships from the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Studies (2022-2023) and University of Pennsylvania Wolf Humanities Center (2021-2022). George actively mentors junior colleagues across U.S. and Nigerian institutions while serving on executive boards of the African Studies Association Women’s Caucus (which she co-convenes), Global Urban History Project, and Society for History of Childhood and Youth. Her institutional leadership extends to the Columbia University Senate and advisory roles at the Barnard Center for Research on Women.

Helen EnglishView profile

Associate Professor

• Music Sociology
• Creative Ageing
• Colonial Music
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Associate Professor Helen English is a music sociologist and academic at the University of Newcastle , affiliated with the School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences . Her work bridges musicology, creative ageing, and equity in music education. PhD in Musicology (University of Newcastle, 2016) Diploma in Music (Guildhall School of Music and Drama) Master of Arts (Music) (University of Newcastle) Helen's research focuses on music's transformative potential for ageing populations and marginalized communities. She leads the creative ageing research program and investigates: Music sociology and world-building frameworks Music's impact on cognitive and social wellbeing Equity in access to music education Gender dynamics in music technology education Her 15 most recent publications explore: Community music-making for older adults (2025) Modular composition techniques (2025) Gender barriers in tertiary music programs (2024) Historical music practices in colonial Australia (2019) Scientific contributions include: National Council of Women Musicology Award (PhD) ARC DECRA Fellowship (2022-2024) for 'Creative Ageing through Transformative Engagement with Music' Dementia Australia Project Grant (2022-2024) for creative arts programs She supervises 12 postgraduate researchers and collaborates with: Prof Frini Karayanidis (University of Newcastle, Psychology) Prof Jane Davidson & Prof Felicity Baker (University of Melbourne, Music Therapy) International partners at Universities of Leeds, Queensland, and Griffith Key partnerships include: Aged-care providers: NovaCare, Uniting Care, Maroba, Whiddon Care Lake Macquarie Museum of Art and Culture Arts in Care Homes movement (UK partnership)

Sara SaljoughiView profile

Associate Professor

• Cinema Studies
• Critical Theory
• Postcolonial Studies
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Sara Saljoughi is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Toronto Scarborough . She is currently on leave for the 2024–2025 academic year. Her interdisciplinary work bridges cinema studies, critical theory, and postcolonial studies, with a particular focus on non-Western and postcolonial cinemas, Iranian film, and feminist theory. Education & Training: While specific degrees are not detailed in the provided text, her extensive publication record and fellowship history indicate advanced training in cinema studies and critical theory. Research Interests: Professor Saljoughi’s scholarship centers on the intersection of aesthetics and politics , particularly in relation to non-Western, postcolonial, and Iranian cinemas. Her work draws from film theory, feminist theory, and postcolonial studies to examine how cinematic form engages with questions of collectivity, statelessness, and transnational feminism. She is completing a monograph on collectivity in Iranian cinema during the 1960s and 1970s , and developing a second book project titled Stateless Cinemas: Aesthetics, Autonomy, Mobility , which explores the cinemas of stateless peoples. Grants & Fellowships: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Andrew W. Mellon Foundation American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Social Science Research Council (USA) Connaught Foundation Mellon Early Career Fellow, Jackman Humanities Institute Editorial & Scholarly Service: She is co-editor of the book 1968 and Global Cinema (Wayne State University Press, 2018) and co-editor of Discourse: Journal for Theoretical Studies in Media and Culture .

Pierre EnglebertView profile

Professor

• African Politics
• International Relations
• Fragile States
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Pierre Englebert serves as the H. Russell Smith Professor of International Relations and Professor of Politics at Pomona College, where he has held faculty positions since 1998 and maintains an office in Alexander Hall 236. He also holds the designation of Oldenborg Faculty Fellow within the institution. His educational foundation includes a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, an M.A. from Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies, and dual B.A. and M.A. degrees from the Free University of Brussels. With over three decades of specialized research, Professor Englebert focuses on African political systems, particularly in Francophone West and Central Africa. His scholarly work examines state fragility, nationalist movements, separatist dynamics, development challenges, democratization processes, and security frameworks. This research is informed by extensive fieldwork, with biannual research trips to Africa supporting his analysis of postcolonial state formation. His recent publications (2015-2019) demonstrate consistent engagement with critical African political issues, particularly electoral integrity in the Democratic Republic of Congo, secessionist movements across the continent, Sahelian state reconstruction efforts, and the enduring legacies of colonial border demarcation. These works collectively highlight patterns of state resilience amid fragility and the complex interplay between international interventions and local political realities. Professor Englebert's scholarly contributions have been recognized through significant honors including: Minerva research grant (2018-2021) from the U.S. Department of Defense Overseas Development Institute Grant (2016-2018) Wig Distinguished Professor Award for Excellence in Teaching (2016) Three Pomona College Wig Distinguished Teacher Awards (2001, 2006, 2011) 2010 Best Book Award from the African Politics Conference Group Fulbright Scholar designation at University of Bordeaux (2010-2011) His teaching portfolio spans advanced seminars in African politics, comparative political economy, and international relations methodology, while his research has secured substantial external funding from organizations including the Minerva Research Initiative, Overseas Development Institute, and United States Institute of Peace, reflecting sustained scholarly impact in the field of African political studies.

• Education and International Development
• Decolonial Studies
• Racism and Identity Politics
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Laila Kadiwal serves as an Associate Professor (Teaching) in the Department of Education, Practice & Society at the UCL Institute of Education, University College London. Her academic work bridges critical theory with practical applications in international education contexts. Dr. Kadiwal earned her DPhil from the University of Sussex, an MSc in Higher Education from the University of Oxford, and completed the Graduate Programme in Islamic Studies and Humanities through SOAS University of London and the Institute of Ismaili Studies. Prior to her UK appointment, she taught for 12 years in diverse educational settings across India. Her research employs a decolonial lens to investigate racism, identity weaponization by authoritarian actors, and knowledge production politics in education and international development. Working across India, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and the UK, she examines education's role in conflict zones, refugee experiences, climate injustice, and minority rights. Notable contributions include developing the Theatre of the Privileged decolonial pedagogy and the 'india and me: engage.reflect.act' public education program that engages with grassroots movements addressing intersectional injustices. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent scholarly output focused on decolonial education approaches, critical consciousness development, and resistance to authoritarianism, particularly in South Asian contexts. Her work demonstrates methodological diversity, incorporating semi-structured interviews, participatory approaches, visual analysis, and conceptual frameworks. As co-director of Best Foot Music, Dr. Kadiwal extends her academic work into community practice through an intercultural organization collaborating with displaced and refugee artists in the UK. With extensive international teaching experience, she has supervised over 550 students from 46 countries. At UCL, she leads MA modules including 'Education and Development in Asia' and 'Education in Muslim Communities,' while also serving as a visiting lecturer at institutions including the University of Sussex, University of Brighton, King's College, and universities in Sweden and China.

Avraham DoronView profile

Associate Professor

• Modern History
• German Political Philosophy
• Nationalism
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Avraham Doron is an Associate Professor at the General History Department, Bar-Ilan University . Specializing in Modern History , his research focuses on German political philosophy, nationalism, colonialism, and Jewish identity formation. Key research areas include: German political thought (18th-20th centuries) Racial theory and its historical applications Colonialism's impact on Jewish communities Religious nationalism in European contexts Recent publications analyze: 2025 article on German colonization in China; 2024 work on Prussian Conservative nationalism; 2023-2022 studies of colonial 'Othering' and racial identity; 2019-2021 research on German religious movements' national influence. Scientific achievements include: ISF Research Grants (2022-2025, 2017-2020) Yigal Alon Fellowship (2009-2012) Oxford University Fellowship (2016) Excellent Teacher Award (2012-2013) His scholarship bridges German history, Jewish studies, and colonial discourse analysis, with particular emphasis on the intersection of religion, race, and national identity formation.

William A. DarityView profile

Professor

• Racial inequality
• Stratification economics
• Reparations economics
• +6 more

William A. Darity Jr. ('Sandy') is the Samuel DuBois Cook Distinguished Professor of Public Policy at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy, with joint appointments in African and African American Studies and Economics. He serves as director of the Samuel DuBois Cook Center on Social Equity and is an affiliate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society. Previously, he held leadership positions including chair of the Department of African and African American Studies at Duke and director of Graduate Studies at UNC Chapel Hill. Darity's research centers on racial and economic inequality, with particular focus on stratification economics, reparations, the racial wealth gap, labor market outcomes by skin shade, the Atlantic slave trade's economic impact, and the social psychological effects of unemployment. His work bridges economics, public policy, and social justice, examining how structural inequalities persist across generations and how policy interventions might address them. He has developed the theoretical framework of stratification economics to explain intergroup inequality beyond traditional market-based discrimination models. His publications reveal a consistent focus on racial economic disparities, with recent work examining reparations policy implementation (2024-2025), Latinx stratification economics (2024), and the century-long impacts of events like the Tulsa Massacre (2024). His scholarship spans theoretical economics, empirical analysis of racial disparities, and policy proposals for addressing systemic inequality. Samuel Z. Westerfield Award (2012) American Academy of Arts and Sciences Member (2025) Distinguished Fellow, American Economic Association (2024) Politico 50 recognition (2017) Award from Global Policy Solutions (2017) President of National Economic Association President of Southern Economic Association Darity has advised numerous PhD students throughout his career and has secured significant research funding, including grants focused on reparations, wealth inequality, and structural barriers to economic inclusion. His current projects include the Samuel DuBois Cook Center's research on racial and economic inequality and the ARC of Justice podcast series exploring racial economic inequality. He has served as Editor in Chief of the International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences and co-authored the influential book 'From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the Twenty-First Century' with A. Kirsten Mullen.

Henning MelberView profile

Research Fellow

• Civil Rights
• Colonies & Colonization
• Emigration & Immigration
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Professor Henning Melber serves as a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London, with a fellowship term running from July 2015 to July 2026. His academic work bridges the Nordic Africa Institute in Uppsala, Sweden, where he is based, and the University of London's research ecosystem. Holding a PhD in Political Sciences and Habilitation in Development Studies, Melber has established himself as a leading scholar on African politics, particularly focusing on Southern Africa, Namibia, and German-Namibian historical relations. His research interests span Civil Rights, Colonies & Colonization, Emigration & Immigration, Communities, Classes, Races, Globalization & Development, History, Human Rights, International Relations, and Politics. Melber's scholarly focus centers on the history of racism, liberation movements as governments, Namibian politics, and the complex legacies of German colonialism in Africa. His recent work demonstrates particular expertise in the German-Namibian genocide reconciliation process and post-colonial memory politics. Analysis of Melber's 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on decolonial perspectives, with particular attention to Namibian history and politics, German colonial legacies, liberation movements in governance, and critical development studies. His scholarship increasingly examines the intersection of historical justice, memory politics, and contemporary political challenges in Southern Africa, with notable contributions to understanding the evolving relationship between Germany and Namibia regarding colonial genocide recognition and reparations. Melber maintains an active research profile with publications spanning journal articles, book chapters, and monographs, demonstrating his position at the forefront of critical African studies and post-colonial scholarship. His work often bridges historical analysis with contemporary political challenges, particularly regarding how historical legacies shape current governance and international relations in Africa.

Pilar Nogues-MarcoView profile

Associate Professor

• Financial Development
• Monetary Systems
• Globalization
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Pilar Nogues-Marco is an Associate Professor in Economic History at the University of Geneva 's Paul Bairoch Institute of Economic History. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics (International Finance) from Sciences-Po Paris and has held academic positions at Carlos III University of Madrid, Pompeu Fabra University, Sciences-Po Paris, and the University of Barcelona. Research Interests include Financial Development, Monetary Systems, Globalization, and Capitalism, with a focus on monetary and financial history from the early modern period to the present. Her work bridges economic theory with historical analysis, examining topics like colonial extraction, currency integration, and banking institutions. Key Publications span monetary geography, gold standard dynamics, and early financial derivatives. Her research has been funded by the Bank of Spain (2024-2027) and supported by the Geneva School of Social Sciences and the University of Geneva's IT Commission. Scientific Awards Hamilton Prize 2020 Figuerola Prize (best paper in European Review of Economic History, 2007-2009) Administrative Roles include directing the Scientific Committee for the Ph.D. Program in Economic and Social History and representing the Paul Bairoch Institute on the CAP-HIST Lab Executive Committee (2024-2028). Teaching encompasses Master-level courses in Global Capitalism History and Bachelor-level courses in Early Modern Economic History. She co-organizes the Research Seminar in Economic History at the University of Geneva.

Pauline MuirView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Culture
• Religion
• Congregational singing
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Pauline Muir is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute for Creative and Cultural Entrepreneurship (ICCE) at Goldsmiths, University of London. She previously served as Course Director for the BA (Hons) Arts Management/Arts & Festival Management program at London South Bank University for over two decades (2007-2016). Her educational background includes a PhD in 'Sounds Mega - Musical Discourse in Black Majority Churches,' a BA in Music, a Diploma in Orchestral Studies, a Licentiate qualification from Trinity College London (LTCL), and an MA in Arts Management from City University. Dr. Muir's research focuses on the intersection of culture, religion, and music, with particular emphasis on Black British Gospel Music, congregational singing in African megachurches, and decolonizing musical practices. Her work explores how Black Majority Churches serve as critical sites for musical development that connect local gospel traditions to global secular music arenas. She examines how worship practices reflect cultural identity, power dynamics, and the transmission of musical knowledge within diasporic communities. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on Black British Gospel Music as a dynamic cultural practice rooted in the African diaspora experience in Britain. Her scholarship spans historical analysis from the Windrush Generation to contemporary expressions connected to movements like Black Lives Matter, revealing how gospel music functions as both cultural preservation and social commentary. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) Dr. Muir has extensive teaching experience in Arts Management, bringing her research expertise into the classroom to explore the cultural and economic dimensions of creative industries. Her work on decolonizing congregational music contributes to broader conversations about representation, copyright systems, and multicultural worship practices in contemporary religious settings.

Candace Kaleimamoowahinekapu GallaView profile

Associate Professor

• Indigenous Language Revitalization and Reclamation
• Indigenous Literacy and Education
• Decolonizing Methodologies
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Candace Kaleimamoowahinekapu Galla is an Associate Professor in the Department of Language and Literacy Education at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Education, with a cross-appointment in the Institute for Critical Indigenous Studies within the Faculty of Arts. Her work centers on Indigenous language revitalization, decolonizing methodologies, and the integration of digital technology in language education and cultural practices, grounded in her Kanaka Hawaiʻi identity and commitment to community-centered approaches. Her educational background includes a B.A. in Linguistics, M.A. in Native American Linguistics, and Ph.D. in Language, Reading and Culture from the University of Arizona, preceded by secondary education at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama. She previously served as Program Coordinator for the American Indian Language Development Institute and as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language, University of Hawaiʻi Hilo. Galla's research focuses on Indigenous Language Revitalization and Reclamation, Indigenous Literacy and Education, Decolonizing Pedagogies, and the role of digital technology in language preservation, emphasizing community-driven frameworks and traditional cultural practices like hula. Her scholarship bridges academic rigor with community engagement to support Indigenous well-being through language reclamation. Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a cohesive trajectory exploring community-centered language revitalization, relational accountability to Indigenous languages, and innovative pedagogical materials. She examines the intersection of language, technology, and cultural practices while advocating for systemic decolonization within academic institutions to create space for Indigenous knowledge systems. Galla has secured funding for significant projects including 'Building Indigenous Language Teacher Proficiency and Fluency for Hawaiian and CHamoru Language Medium Education' and 'Digital Technology Use for First Nations Language Education and Revitalization in British Columbia.' She actively organizes community events such as the 'Living Our Indigenous Languages' workshops at UBC's First Nations Longhouse, fostering collaboration between language advocates, educators, and community members. She maintains strong connections with the First Nations and Endangered Languages Program at UBC and continues collaborative work with the American Indian Language Development Institute, demonstrating sustained commitment to Indigenous language communities across North America and the Pacific.