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Mikkel is docent and researcher at Center of Pedagogy, University College Absalon, Denmark, and guest teacher at the Rhythmic Music Conservatory (RMC). He is doing research within the field of pedagogics, creativity, music, play, entrepreneurship, and art-based learning. He is a senior researcher in the Playful Learning project and chair of the Danish Network of Music Pedagogical Research and Development (DNMpFU). Currently he is working on various research projects, including "Alkymister, Superhelte og andre Videnskabsfolk" and "Pædagogisk Entreprenørskab". He is head of the research program at Absalon, “Movement, Creativity, and Aesthetics in Pedagogical Work”.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, University of Southern Denmark
Award Date: 1 Sept 2015
Master - Learning, Organisation, Profession, Aarhus University
Award Date: 1 Jun 2010
Associate professor qualification, University College Sjælland - Campus Roskilde
Award Date: 1 Jul 2006
MA , University of Copenhagen
Award Date: 1 Dec 2002
Positions
Associate Professor, University College Absalon
1 Dec 2002 → …
Foredragsholder ved folkeuniversitetet, skoler, universiteter, m.m.
2002 → 2018
Conductor
1 Jan 2001 → 1 Jan 2008
lærer- og pædagogmedhjælper
1992 → 2002
Keywords
- aesthetic learning processes
- music
- creativity
- contracting courses
- action research
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Research Outputs
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Editorial: Playing with futures: Imagining and designing utopias in higher education
Boysen, M. S. W., Holflod, K., Skovbjerg, H. M., Jensen, J. B., Lund, O. & Winters, T., 2 Apr 2026, In: Arts and Humanities in Higher Education. 25, 2, p. 83-87 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Eleverne skal kunne bestå de praktisk-musiske prøver uden at sige et ord
Aisinger, P. & Boysen, M. S. W. (Other), 19 Mar 2026Research output: Other contribution › Contribution to digital media
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Forskningsprojekt: Hvordan får vi legen til at opstå i undervisningen?
Boysen, M. S. W., Hørning Hansen, S., Lund, O. & Pedersen, L. D., 1 Feb 2026, VIA Playful Learning. En erfaringsopsamling 2018-2025. Pasgaard, M. & Pugh, H. S. (eds.). VIA University College, p. 26-29Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Contribution to report › Communication
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Klub Skabertrang - Midtvejsevaluering
Pedersen, L. D. & Boysen, M. S. W., 3 Mar 2026, Professionshøjskolen Absalon. 36 p.Research output: Book/Report/PhD thesis › Report › Research
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Musikken som løftestang i dagtilbud: forskningsrapport
Boysen, M. S. W., Pallesen, L. N., Egense, S. H. & Thorsen, T., 2026, Slagelse: Professionshøjskolen Absalon. 49 p.Research output: Book/Report/PhD thesis › Report › Research
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Green Food Pedagogy: Creative and Social Activities for a Plant-based Food Practise in Afterschool Institutions (6-14 years)
Aaslyng, M. A. D. (Principle researcher), Nielsen, R. H. (Co-researcher), Dethlefsen, S. L. (Co-researcher), Boysen, M. S. W. (Co-researcher), Mærsk, E. (CoPI), Devonas Hoffmann, F. (Co-researcher), Jensen, R. K. (Co-researcher), Wilstrup, E. (Co-researcher), Pedersen, T. K. (Co-researcher) & Laursen, V. F. (Co-researcher)
01/01/26 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Rabalder
Thorsen, T. (Principle researcher), Boysen, M. S. W. (Principle researcher), Pedersen, L. D. (Co-researcher) & Sørensen, P. W. (Co-researcher)
01/04/25 → 31/07/28
Project: Research
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Byg din egen fremtidsby
Jensen, R. K. (Principle researcher), Boysen, M. S. W. (Principle researcher), Mariegaard, S. (Co-researcher), Bønnelycke, J. (Co-researcher), Lie, P. M. (Principle researcher) & Ibsen, T. (Co-researcher)
01/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Research
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Veggie Magic. Creative learning programmes in early childhood institutions that promote children’s taste preferences for vegetables and expand the institution’s food culture in a greener direction.
Byskov, L. H. (Principle researcher), Boysen, M. S. W. (Co-researcher), Hawes, N. W. (Co-researcher), Bechmann, N. B. (Co-researcher), Aaslyng, M. A. D. (Co-researcher), Dethlefsen, S. L. (Co-researcher), Nielsen, R. H. (Co-researcher) & Jensen, R. K. (Co-researcher)
01/10/24 → 01/10/27
Project: Research
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Klub Skabertrang
Pedersen, L. D. (Principle researcher), Boysen, M. S. W. (Co-researcher) & Rold, M. (Co-researcher)
01/06/24 → 01/06/27
Project: Research
Press/Media
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Sådan booster I hverdagen med 'pædagogisk entreprenørskab'
02/12/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Nyt studie afslører: Derfor brænder visse pædagoger særligt igennem
02/12/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Ny forskning: Derfor brænder visse pædagoger særligt igennem
02/12/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Mit BUPL Har du en forsker i maven? Få 6 gode greb til at udvikle din pædagogiske praksis
02/08/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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GRASP 2025
Zeuthen, F. (Paricipant), Bisgaard, D. R. (Paricipant), Boysen, M. S. W. (Arranger) & Sørensen, P. W. (Arranger)
26 Sept 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Conference
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GRASP 2025
Sørensen, P. W. (Facilitator) & Boysen, M. S. W. (Facilitator)
25 Sept 2025 → 26 Sept 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Seminar
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Build your own moon base: diffractive readings of science worldings in leisure time care facilities
Hardahl, L. K. (Introductory speaker), Mariegaard, S. (Introductory speaker), Sørensen, P. W. (Other role), Boysen, M. S. W. (Other role) & Jensen, R. K. (Other role)
4 Sept 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture or presentation
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GRASP´24
Sørensen, P. W. (Paricipant) & Boysen, M. S. W. (Paricipant)
27 Sept 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Conference
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Arts and Humanities in Higher Education (Journal)
Boysen, M. S. W. (Member in group of editors), Holflod, K. (Member in group of editors), Skovbjerg, H. M. (Member in group of editors), Jensen, J. B. (Member in group of editors) & Lund, O. (Member in group of editors)
Oct 2024 → Sept 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Reviewer/editor of journal
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