معرفی
David Grant is a Senior Lecturer in Drama at Queen’s University Belfast’s School of Creative Arts. He has worked there since 2000, combining academic roles with theatre direction and community arts projects. His affiliations include the Senator George J Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice.
**Education & Career**: Prior to academia, Grant held roles as Managing Editor of Theatre Ireland, Programme Director of the Dublin Theatre Festival, and Artistic Director of the Lyric Theatre, Belfast. He has directed notable productions like *Mojo Mickybo* and *Oscar Wilde at Home*. He served as Director of Education in the School of Creative Arts (2011–2015).
Research Interests
Grant specializes in **applied drama**, focusing on post-conflict contexts, health sectors, and youth engagement. His work integrates Augusto Boal’s Image Theatre techniques and explores themes like reconciliation, LGBTQ+ rights, and prison education. Key projects include:
- Peace-building workshops in Israel/Palestine and Bosnia
- Arts interventions in prisons and mental health programs
- Community projects like *Days in the Bay* with Tiger’s Bay Men’s Group
Recent Research Trends
His publications (2020–2024) emphasize **arts-based interventions** in health, peace-building, and gender equity. Notable topics include LGBTQ+ rights in Northern Ireland, male mental health, and prison education. Methodologically, he blends qualitative research with participatory practices.
Awards & Recognition
Awarded the *Origin 1st Irish Festival New York Award 2016* and *QUB Teaching Award 2004*, Grant has been a National Teaching Fellowship nominee (2006, 2008) and received a Student Nominated Teaching Award (2013).
Grants & Projects
He has led/co-led projects funded by ESRC and others, including:
- ‘Applied Drama and Mental Health in North Belfast’ (2012)
- ‘The Art of Reconciliation’ (2017–2021)
- Gender-transformative education in prisons (2018–2020)
Labs & Collaborations
Active in international collaborations, Grant has worked with institutions like the Peres Peace Institute, Al Midan Theatre (Haifa), and Sarajevo Acting Academy. His work often bridges academic research with grassroots community initiatives.
