Laura Huhtinen-Hilden

Laura Huhtinen-Hilden is a Professor at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, serving as a Senior Lecturer, Researcher, Degree Director for the Master's program, and the leader of the Competence Center for Cultural Well-being Research and Education (CuWeRE). She holds a PhD and M.A., specializing in music therapy and pedagogical practices. Her work focuses on integrating arts-based methods into healthcare, education, and community well-being initiatives.

Education: PhD and M.A. in fields related to music therapy and education. Key professional roles include leadership in cultural well-being research and her contributions to Metropolia's academic programs.

Research interests center on creativity's role in social work, elderly care, and early childhood education, emphasizing cultural well-being, accessibility, and pedagogical innovation. She explores how artistic expression enhances life narratives, group dynamics, and professional development in music education.

Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to music in museums, creative interventions in social care, and learner-centered music pedagogy. Her work bridges theory and practice, advocating for arts as a foundation for sustainable well-being.

She leads CuWeRE, a hub for research and education in cultural well-being, fostering collaboration between academia, healthcare, and communities. Current projects include early childhood music experiences in museum settings and creative elderly care strategies.