International Research Networks and Profile
The Doctoral Programme is supported by the European Music Therapy Confederation (EMTC).The EMTC is a representative and liaison group, working at collaboration between countries for the development of music therapy training, registration and research in Europe.
There is a formal working agreement between the Music Therapy Research School at Aalborg University and The International Consortium of Nine Universities with Doctoral & Research Programs in Music Therapy (Short name: International Consortium of Music Therapy Research).
Supervision of PhD students is undertaken by experienced researchers based inside and outside of Denmark. This situation has developed considerably over the last three years, thanks to an increasing involvement of guest research teachers in the bi-annual courses, and the younger, qualified PhD researchers gaining experience as potential future main supervisors.
The Doctoral Programme can ensure that the student is linked to internationally strong environments, receives qualified supervision, and can take advantage of the international milieu to visit and learn in other lands. The field normally requires an interdisciplinary approach, particularly in the theoretical foundation of many of the research projects. The bi-annual research courses are currently relevant, and with development will increase and widen learning. The Doctoral Programme works within the principles set by the NorFa working group for postgraduate research training * by ensuring a good international benchmark with a publicly defended doctoral dissertation. The research training takes place in an active research environment with several established researchers on the full time staff incorporated within, and managed by, the Faculty of Humanities, University of Aalborg. The quality of the research is tested by the high level and quality of the censors involved in the defence.
The doctoral programme has a well developed history of research courses, and has hosted most of the leading researchers in the field music therapy, as well as other fields. To date the guest professors on these courses represent an international “Who’sWho” of leaders in music therapy research:
There is a formal working agreement between the Music Therapy Research School at Aalborg University and The International Consortium of Nine Universities with Doctoral & Research Programs in Music Therapy (Short name: International Consortium of Music Therapy Research).
Supervision of PhD students is undertaken by experienced researchers based inside and outside of Denmark. This situation has developed considerably over the last three years, thanks to an increasing involvement of guest research teachers in the bi-annual courses, and the younger, qualified PhD researchers gaining experience as potential future main supervisors.
The Doctoral Programme can ensure that the student is linked to internationally strong environments, receives qualified supervision, and can take advantage of the international milieu to visit and learn in other lands. The field normally requires an interdisciplinary approach, particularly in the theoretical foundation of many of the research projects. The bi-annual research courses are currently relevant, and with development will increase and widen learning. The Doctoral Programme works within the principles set by the NorFa working group for postgraduate research training * by ensuring a good international benchmark with a publicly defended doctoral dissertation. The research training takes place in an active research environment with several established researchers on the full time staff incorporated within, and managed by, the Faculty of Humanities, University of Aalborg. The quality of the research is tested by the high level and quality of the censors involved in the defence.
The doctoral programme has a well developed history of research courses, and has hosted most of the leading researchers in the field music therapy, as well as other fields. To date the guest professors on these courses represent an international “Who’sWho” of leaders in music therapy research:
| Prof. Even Ruud. Oslo University (Norway) | 1995-2008 |
| Prof. David Aldridge. University of Witten/Herdecke (Germany) | 1995-2002 |
| Prof. Kenneth E. Bruscia. Temple University. Philadelphia (USA) | 1993, 1994 |
| Ass.Prof. Kimmo Lehtonen. Jyväskylän Yliopisto (Finland) | 1992 |
| Dr. Björn Wrangsjö, S;t Görans sjukhus Stockholm (Sweden) | 1995, 1996 |
| Dr. Jette Fog (Danmark) | 1995 |
| Dr. Daniel Stern, Geneva (Switzerland) | 1996 |
| Prof. Leslie Bunt (Bristol University, (England) | 1998 |
| Dr. Mercedes Pavlicevic (South Africa) | 1999 |
| Prof. Colwyn Trevarthen (Scotland) | 1999 |
| Dr. Gudrun Aldridge, Witten Herdecke University (Germany) | 1999 |
| Dr. Gary Ansdell (England) | 2000 |
| Assoc. Dean Denise Erdonmez Grocke,Melbourne University (Australia) | 2000-2010 |
| Prof. Brynjulf Stige, Bergen University (Norway) | 2000, 2007, 2011 |
| Prof. Tia De Nora, Department of Sociology & Philosophy (UK) | 2007 |
| Prof. Lutz Neugebauer, Witten/Herdecke University, (Germany) | 2001 |
| Prof. Jayne Standley, Florida State University (USA) | 2001 |
| Dr. Henk Smeijsters, Sittard Professional College (Netherlands) | 2002 |
| Dr. Julie Sutton, Belfast & Dublin. | 2002 |
| Dr. Thomas Wosch, Magdeburg University of Applied Sciencs (Germany) | 2003 |
| Prof Tony Wigram, Aalborg University taught on courses: | 1997-2009 |
| Dr. Ken Aigen, New York University, (USA) | 2004 |
| Prof. Barbara Wheeler, Louisville University, (USA) | 2004, 2006, 2011 |
| Dr. Michele Forninash, Lesley College, (USA) | 2004, 2010 |
| Prof. Nicki Cohen, Texas Womans University, (USA) | 2004 |
| Dr. Wendy Magee, Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability,(UK) | 2004 |
| Dr. Brian Abrams, Immaculata University (USA) | 2005 |
| Prof. Susanne Metzner, University of Applied Sciences, Magdeburg (Germany) | 2005, 2007 |
| Hector Fiorini (Argentina) | 2005 |
| Patxi del Campo (España) | 2005 |
| Prof. Christian Gold , Bergen University (Norway) | 2006-2011 |
| Prof. Carolyn Kenny, Antioch University, (USA) | 2006 |
| Prof. Jaakko Erkilla , Jyvaskula University (Finland) | 2007 |
| Dr. Dorit Amir, Bar Ilan University (Israel) | 2007 |
| Prof. Cheryl Dileo (USA) | 2008, 2011 |
| Dr. Tuomas Eerola (Finland) | 2008 |
| Ass. Prof. Gro Trondalen (Norway) | 2009 |
Dr. Cathy McKinney (USA) | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Prof. Raymond MacDonald (Finland) | 2010 |
| Dr. Esa Ala-Ruona | 2010 |
| Dr. Felicity Baker, University of Queensland (Australia) | 2011 |
| Prof. Dr. Martin Orrel, University College London (UK) | 2011 |
| Assoc. Prof. Søren Willert, Aalborg University | 2011 |
*Aasland, A & Nilsen, M (2003) Nordic research training: Common objectives for international quality. NorFa - ISBN 82-996264-1-2