Dr. Morag Grant

Biography

Morag Grant possesses a solid academic background with an M.A. (Hons) from the University of Glasgow and an M.Mus and Ph.D. from King’s College London. She began her musicological career at the University of Glasgow and has since garnered over two decades of experience in musicology, particularly focusing on the intersection of music, society, and violence. Her research is distinctive for its sociological and anthropological lenses, addressing how music functions within human social contexts. Currently, she is investigating the role of music in collective political violence and has extensive experience in topics related to music and conflict. Her professional journey includes significant roles, such as the junior professorship in musicology at the University of Göttingen where she led a research group on music and state conflict. Morag is actively involved in teaching and has developed various undergraduate and postgraduate musicology courses. She is dedicated to advancing knowledge in her fields of interest and fosters scholarly communication through organizing conferences and workshops. Additionally, she is a member of several editorial boards, contributing to the discourse in music studies, particularly in Scotland.

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