Georgina Grant | architectural cast iron | Best Researcher Award

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

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🎓 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

  1. 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

 

  1. 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

 

  1. 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.