Dr. Hanne Ochsner Ridder

Professor

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Biography

Hanne Mette Ochsner Ridder is a professor and research group leader specializing in music therapy at Aalborg University. She leads the international PhD specialization in music therapy and teaches courses on music therapy theory and research. In addition to her teaching duties, she supervises students' problem-based learning projects and oversees their internships. Her research focuses on person attuned musical interactions in dementia care and their impact on treatment processes. Ridder’s work aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. She has extensive experience in the fields of music therapy, gerontology, neurodisability, and therapeutic techniques involving music. Her contributions to the field include numerous publications and collaborative projects aimed at enhancing care for individuals with dementia through innovative musical interventions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Aalborg University • Aalborg, Denmark

Professor of music therapy and head of the international PhD specialization in music therapy.

Awards

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Folkeoplysningens Pris 2024

2024-10-30
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Ridderkorset af Dannebrogordenen

2023-08-22
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Årets Underviser 2023

2023-01-01
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EMTC Award 2019

2019-06-26
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HN-prisen

2018-11-08

Requirements for Aalborg University

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
Prerequisites
Relevant Bachelor's degree English proficiency level B
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma and transcripts
  • Official English translation of documents
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Specialization Notes

Requirements apply generally to Master's programs across departments including Sociology, Business, and Engineering at Aalborg University.