We contribute to a democratic and sustainable society

News

Yearbook 2024: Gain insight into our contributions to society

23 January 2025

Laureats of the Daylight Award 2024

New fish atlas to provide an overview of saltwater fish in Denmark

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Projects

Organ sparing surgery vs. standard resection for early stage colon cancer in elderly frail patients

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Anniversary Project 70i30

An ocean in balance

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Algorithms, Data and Democracy - ADD

Human and social science research and culture

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Create together: From Grey Housing Associations to Green Housing Communities

Interdisciplinary Research Practice - Collaborating to Address Societal Challenges

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Extraordinary grant for Ukraine - Elderly Ukrainian Refugees in Denmark

Transitions and changes during the adult life

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Contribution to a democratic and sustainable society

VELUX FONDEN’s 2030 strategy addresses a wide range of significant societal challenges and opportunities influencing democracy and sustainability in the Danish society.

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The founder and the history

It started with a good idea.

His father was a clergyman, and money was tight. However, KR possessed drive, ideas and ambitions that led him first to Sorø Academy and then to Technical University of Denmark (now DTU), where he graduated as an engineer in 1932.