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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

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.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Head of Department of Literature and Cultural Studies
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR
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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.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Head of Department of Literature and Cultural Studies
The Education University of Hong Kong
7-2024
Chair Professor of Film and Media, The Education University of Hong Kong
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)
University of Lincoln
8-2018 - 6-2022
Dean of Arts (on leave from June 2022 to May 2023) and Chair Professor in Humanities
Hong Kong Baptist University
8-2016 - 7-2018
Professor, Film and Media
Department of Media, Cognition and Communication, University of Copenhagen
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Education
1986 - 1989
Nouveau doctorat
EHESS - Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales
1980 - 1985
BA Hons (English)
McGill University
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