Hanne Leth Andersen

Hanne Leth Andersen is the Rector of Roskilde University and a Professor of University Pedagogy. She holds a PhD and has extensive experience in higher education leadership, including roles as director of the Centre for Teaching Development at Aarhus University and director of the Learning Lab at Copenhagen Business School. Her research focuses on foreign language didactics, university pedagogy, educational quality, and innovative teaching methods.

Education: PhD in University Pedagogy. Previous academic positions include Professor of University Pedagogy at Aarhus University and Copenhagen Business School.

Research interests emphasize exam form innovations, teaching development, language learning methodologies, and the role of foreign languages in education. She advocates for educational quality and pedagogical strategies to enhance student learning environments.

Key awards include Chevalier de l'Ordre de la Légion d'Honneur (France), Commandant of the Ordre des Palmes Académiques (France), and Dannebrog Order (Denmark). Notable contributions include developing teacher training programs and advising on educational policies in Norway, Sweden, Finland, and France.

Advising and grants: Pioneered collegial supervision methods for teacher competence development at Aarhus University, contributed to Norway’s university quality systems evaluations, and advised on French bachelor’s program reforms. Engaged in strategic board roles within research, education, and cultural institutions.

Labs/teams: Active in Roskilde University’s Rectorate leadership, previously directed Learning Lab at CBS, and collaborates internationally on educational strategy initiatives.