Morag Morrison-Helme

Morag Morrison-Helme is an Associate Professor in Arts Education at the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education. She serves as a Fellow and Director of Studies at St John's College and is a Tutor there. Morag also acts as a Trustee for the Eastern Learning Alliance in the UK.

Her research focuses on experiential and embodied learning, applied theatre, conflict management, and transformative practices in education. She has conducted studies in England, Kazakhstan, Sweden, and China, emphasizing drama pedagogy's role in second language acquisition, peer teaching, and democratic education.

• Education: B.A. (Griffith University, Australia), Grad Dip Teach (Mt Gravatt CAE, Australia), M.A. (University of Sussex, UK), PhD (Griffith University, Australia)

Morag’s publications and projects span drama education, healthcare training, and cross-cultural pedagogy, including leadership in the DRACON international research initiative. Her work bridges arts, teacher development, and social justice, with a focus on disaffected learners and gender equity.

She has supervised doctoral students in topics ranging from moral education in China to ethical challenges in Alabaman schools and radiography training in Sweden. Her teaching includes courses on drama and creativity, PGCE Secondary, and MEd/PhD programs.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Award from Sigma Theta Tau (2012) for contributions to Nursing Education in Sweden