Martin Hansen

Director of Research for Storytelling, Design and Business

Via University College

Martin Hansen has 25 years of experience working with HEIs in the areas of pedagogic, engineering, social, business, and the creative industry. He has specialized in developing strategy and new educational programmes within the Cultural and Creative Industries since 2008.

His main activities and responsibilities are market strategy, education development, quality assurance, research- and PhD-programs, developing organizations and their processes and political advising.

Martin participates in various steering committees in VIA and within the educational and cultural sector, and works with other EU initiatives, such as FilmEU – European Universities Alliance for Film and Media Arts.

Co-founder of MIXR  lab (new technologies in the industries of film, TV, games, and animation). Martin has edited and authored anthologies and papers related to education and creative professions. He also has professional experience as musician and composer. Martin holds an MA in music and film and a Diploma of education and management.