Helen Margaret Murray

Helen Margaret Murray is a University Lecturer in the Department of Teacher Education at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specializing in Indigenous education with a focus on South Sami language and culture. She coordinates the course 'Sami themes in school (LÆR2004)' and serves as the coordinator for 'Take Credit – English KfK 8–13' and 'DEKOM: Sami perspectives in LK20' in collaboration with Nord University.

Her research interests center on Indigenous peoples both in Norway and internationally, South Sami language and culture, intercultural competence, multiculturalism, and the analysis of textbooks and curricula. She has developed significant expertise in examining representations of Indigenous peoples in educational materials, particularly in English language teaching contexts.

Murray's publication record demonstrates consistent focus on Indigenous representation in Norwegian education, with recent works analyzing colonial narratives in EAL textbooks, developing practical approaches for teaching about Indigenous peoples, and creating resources for Sami language revitalization. Her research shows a clear trajectory from theoretical analysis to practical application in educational settings.

• Qualifying scholarships from the Literacy community (2019/2020 and 2020/2021)
• Language grant from the Sami Parliament for Southern Sami language
• Qualification Scholarship from Institute for Teacher Education (ILU), 2023–2026
• LIM scholarship from NTNU, 2024

Murray supervises four master's students and has received multiple research grants supporting her work on Indigenous education. She actively disseminates her research through guest lectures at various institutions, articles in national newspapers, development of digital teaching resources, and community projects like the Sami city walking tour in Trondheim. As co-leader of NTNU's Strategic Research Network 'Community – Team Sápmi' and leader of the 'Research Group: Indigenous Topics in Education,' she plays a significant role in advancing Indigenous scholarship at NTNU.