"At DTU, we create technology for people – all people. To achieve this, we need diversity – diversity of people and of disciplines. When we develop solutions that are essential for some, but inclusive of everyone, we create better solutions for all.”

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“In my many years in business, I have often found that we know too little about the enormous potential that lies in working with inclusion. That is why I believe there is still a need for research and development, ideally across disciplines, into this vast untapped potential.”

Follow the link to read more in our interview with Bo Rygaard. The article is in Danish, but the video has English subtitles.

“The Bevica Scholarship Programme is a crucial strategic effort for a more just society, as it cultivates a catalogue of solutions and fosters pioneers across disciplines and fields, which together make it possible for more people to participate in and actively contribute to society, so that fewer are left behind.”

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“Architecture and design play a major role in shaping cities, urban spaces, and buildings so that they provide well-being and accessibility for everyone. But it is an interdisciplinary task, and the Bevica Scholarship is a valuable opportunity to learn and find solutions together.”

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"I do not believe it is intentional that we have a society where many people are not properly included – it has simply, and unconsciously, developed that way. But now, there is a need for the next generation to become aware of the mistakes made by the previous one – and to take action to correct them. It is my hope that the Bevica Scholarship Programme can serve as a catalyst for that revolution.”

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“Denmark has already committed itself through the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Sustainable Development Goals to leaving no one behind. With universal design, we can make that pledge tangible. We can create frameworks where the community takes greater responsibility, and where the individual is not left entirely on their own.”

Follow the link to read more in our interview with Naima Yasin. The article is in Danish, but the video has English subtitles.

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