Mette Hjort

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Head of Department of Literature and Cultural Studies at The Education University of Hong Kong

Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR

Overview

Mette Hjort is the Chair Professor of Film and Media and Head of Literature and Cultural Studies at The Education University of Hong Kong. An established academic in Film and Media Studies, her work is informed by an aspiration to connect communities globally, particularly through internationalization in education. She earned her BA from McGill University.

She is passionate about exploring how the creative arts can deliver public value and enhance human flourishing. Mette directs the Research Centre for Creative Arts and Public Value, which champions innovative research on arts contribution to society, including its role in health and wellbeing. She has led experiential learning projects for students in Zanzibar.

As part of her research into “cultures of care, ” she launched a project with a UK-based choir for cancer survivors who have undergone laryngectomies.

Personality Overview

Fast-paced

Risk-Accepting

Deliberate Doer

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Arts for Health
Her research explores the therapeutic value of moving images in healthcare settings and she is involved in projects like "Film-in-Hospital HK" to benefit patients.
Creative Arts Value
As Director of the Research Centre for Creative Arts and Public Value, she champions art's role in addressing societal challenges and enhancing human flourishing.
Global Student Learning
She creates international and experiential learning opportunities, such as a recent summer program in Zanzibar for students from Hong Kong and Tanzania.

Media Appearances

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Work History

10-2024
Head of Department of Literature and Cultural Studies at The Education University of Hong Kong
7-2024
Chair Professor of Film and Media, The Education University of Hong Kong at The Education University of Hong Kong
6-2022 - 7-2024
Professor of Film and Screen Studies, Head of Lincoln School of Film, Media and Journalism (LSFMJ) at University of Lincoln
8-2018 - 6-2022
Dean of Arts (on leave from June 2022 to May 2023) and Chair Professor in Humanities at Hong Kong Baptist University
8-2016 - 7-2018
Professor, Film and Media at Department of Media, Cognition and Communication, University of Copenhagen

Education

1986 - 1989
Nouveau doctorat from EHESS - Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales
1980 - 1985
BA Hons (English) from McGill University

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mette is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mette

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mette move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Mette take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

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