Ms. Georgina Grant | architectural cast iron | Best Researcher Award
Curator of Technology, National Museums Scotland, United Kingdom
Georgina Grant, based in Edinburgh, is a curator specializing in technology and material culture. She serves as the Curator of Technology at National Museums Scotland, contributing to decolonization, exhibitions, and curatorial scholarship. With a background in archaeology and museum studies, her expertise lies in managing collections, leading interdisciplinary projects, and delivering impactful public engagement initiatives.
Publication Profile
🎓 Education
MA Museum Studies (Distinction) – Newcastle University, 2012-2013. BA (Hons) Ancient History & Archaeology (2:1) – Newcastle University, 2008-2011
đź’Ľ Experience
Curator, Technology – National Museums Scotland (2022–Present). Senior Curator – Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust (2018–2022). Curator – Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust (2017–2018). Conservation Intern – National Trust (2011–2012)
🏆 Awards & Honors
Headley Fellowship – Art Fund (2021–2023). Featured on BBC Midlands Today with a pop-up exhibition reaching 458,000 viewers.. Recognized for innovative approaches in decolonizing museum collections.
🔬 Research Focus
Georgina’s research spans industrial heritage, material culture, and decolonizing museum practices. Her projects integrate public engagement, innovative interpretation, and academic scholarship to promote inclusive narratives.
Publication
- Ornamental and Architectural Iron: The Coalbrookdale Company 1890–1922
- Year: 2025
- Authors: Georgina Grant
- Citation: Grant, G. (2025). Ornamental and Architectural Iron: The Coalbrookdale Company 1890–1922. The International Journal for the History of Engineering & Technology. https://doi.org/10.1080/17581206.2024.2436366
- Retrospective Thinking: Decolonizing Minerals at National Museums Scotland
- Year: 2024
- Authors: Georgina Grant, Ellie Swinbank
- Citation: Grant, G., & Swinbank, E. (2024). Retrospective Thinking: Decolonizing Minerals at National Museums Scotland. Museum & Society, 22(2-3). https://doi.org/10.29311/mas.v22i2-3.4594
- Schooling Good Taste: The Coalbrookdale School of Art 1856–1924
- Year: 2022
- Authors: Georgina Grant, Gillian Crumpton
- Citation: Grant, G., & Crumpton, G. (2022). Schooling Good Taste: The Coalbrookdale School of Art 1856–1924. Journal of the Tiles & Architectural Ceramics Society.