Grant Scott

Grant Scott is a Senior Lecturer and Subject Co-ordinator for Photography at Oxford Brookes University's School of Arts. A professional photographer and educator, he specializes in visual narrative, pedagogy, and the future of photography as a medium. His work is held in major institutions like MOMA and the Tate. He produces the podcast A Photographic Life and curates United Nations of Photography.

Education: Currently completing a PhD by publication at Oxford Brookes on 'Narrative and Visual Storytelling.'

Research focuses on visual language, professional photography education, and the evolving role of photography in mass media. His projects include the film No Not Bend and the Photographic Audio Archive.

Professional Roles: External Examiner for London College of Communication and Brighton University. Served as judge for prestigious awards including World Press Photo and Hasselblad Masters. Founded the Cheltenham Design Festival and Gloucestershire Academy for Design.

Labs/Initiatives: Curates exhibitions, leads seminars (e.g., Cheltenham Literature Festival), and maintains active platforms like donotbendfilm.com and grantscott.com.