Kai Ruo Soh

Dr Soh Kai Ruo was awarded with a PhD in Creative Industries (Media Studies) in December 2019 at the University of Wollongong. Her thesis examines film production culture to consider how foreign film collaborations are transnational in their ability to forge connections across borders both culturally and economically. After completing her PhD, she returned to Singapore and worked professionally in marketing and communication within the arts and cultural sector and social impact space, including leading the promotional efforts of Our Better World’s award-winning campaign, Silent No More – Giving Voice to Mental Health Caregivers. Currently a Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow at NUS, her teaching areas including global media and cultures, international media practices, media representation and strategic communication.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) University of Wollongong (2015 — 2019)
• Bachelor of Arts Honours University of Wollongong (2010 — 2014)
• Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce University of Wollongong (2010 — 2013)
• Diploma in Mass Communications Ngee Ann Polytechnic (2006 — 2008)

Companies

• Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow National University of Singapore (2022)
• Social Media Community Manager Our Better World (2020 — 2021)
• Part-time Lecturer National University of Singapore (2020 — 2021)
• Marketing Lead TheatreWorks (S) Ltd (2019 — 2020)
• Casual Academic Tutor University of Sydney (2017 — 2019)
• Casual Academic Tutor University of Wollongong (2016 — 2019)
• Research Assistant University of Wollongong (2014 — 2019)
• Co-Owner: Marketing and Finance Mondays Off (2017 — 2018)
• Festival Assistant - Programme Marketing The Esplanade Co Ltd (2010 — 2011)