Our Scholars
Our selection committee puts a lot of time and effort into finding the very best scholarship recipients and here you can read a bit more about the scholars, who have received The Lone Strøyberg Scholarship and what work they carried out during their time in London.
Line Kjergaard
Current Scholar
The Lone Strøyberg Scholar 2024/25
As the Lone Strøyberg Scholar 2024/25, Line will lead discussions, initiatives, and collaborations for sustainability among the Danish-UK Association’s community and beyond, aiming to cultivate a deeper understanding of sustainability in a business context.
With a master's degree in Sustainable Design Engineering from Aalborg University in Copenhagen, Line has gained a strong foundation in sustainability and is continuing to develop the skills needed to drive transformational change in business environments.
The Lone Strøyberg Scholar 2023/24
Throughout his scholarship tenure, Alex made significant contributions to the Danish-UK business community, with a focus on promoting sustainability in entrepreneurship. His key accomplishments include:
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Conducting a research project on Diversity and Equality in Shift Work, offering recommendations for improving workforce inclusivity and management practices. Download full report in PDF here.
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Supporting and participating in the Net Positive Group event featuring Paul Polman, engaging with leaders on topics of sustainable business practices.
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Leading the planning of the Plastics in Healthcare event, initiating vital discussions with key industry players, including Novo Nordisk and Ambu, around plastic recycling and sustainability within healthcare.
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Actively participating in various events, such as the Inner Development Goals (IDG) event hosted by Mannaz, Life Science Summit and Healthtech Ecosystem events in Oxford, and London Climate Action Week, helping drive discussions on sustainability within the DKUK membership.
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Assisting Jessie Frahm on the Planet One Point Five Impact Accelerator with refining the program and strengthening the platform for professional development in sustainability.
See more about the work Alex carried out during his time as the Lone Strøyberg Scholar 2023/24 via references to him on the DKUK website and LinkedIn as well as in his Half-Year and Year-End Reports linked below.
Alexander Horsdal Andersen
Anne Vejerslev Mikkelsen
Hear from Anne on the DKUK Decarbonisation Event in June 2023
The Lone Strøyberg Scholar 2022/23
Anne made significant contributions to the Danish-UK business community throughout her scholarship tenure. Her efforts were centered around advancing discussions on 'Sustainability in Entrepreneurship'.
Her accomplishments included proactively working with the Danish-UK community of leading business leaders around matters such as:
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Compiling a report on successful sustainability initiatives based on extensive interviews with senior executives of prominent Scandinavian companies operating in the UK.
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Organising and participating in the DKUK’s Net Positive Group. Facilitating content and coordinating quarterly meetings of senior leaders of the most influential Danish companies in the UK, to discuss various topics around sustainability such as technology, finance, social issues, and purchasing power.
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Playing an integral role in planning and conceptualizing a high-level stakeholder event centred on "Decarbonising the Industrial Value Chain" for 100 senior executives.
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Assisting in the production of the Green Horizon report and subsequent Panel discussions: producing a “white paper” on sustainability trends of Scandinavian companies operating in the UK, undertaken with Jessie Frahm, through a series of in-depth interviews.
See more about the work Anne carried out during her time as the Lone Strøyberg Scholar 2022/23 via references to her on the DKUK website and LinkedIn as well as in her Half-Year and Year-End Reports linked below.
The Lone Strøyberg Scholar 2015/16
"I had the privilege of being the first Lone Strøyberg Scholar at the Danish UK Chamber of Commerce, now the Danish-UK Association (DKUK), in 2015/16.
Reflecting on what brought the most value for my career development, it became clear that one of the key contributing factors was the network you gain access and insight into. Here I am not only thinking of the interesting and diverse people you get to meet and learn from, which in itself is a great opportunity, but also the skills you acquire when attending these different network events.
Over time I gained the confidence to approach people, I learned how to decipher the minefield that business jargon can be for someone just starting out, and most importantly I learned how to develop and cultivate relationships.
When you leave, the DKUK not only gives you a wide and interesting network that may help you in your future career but also the tools to build and extend it. Another great value the DKUK gives someone that is starting their career is an insight into different industries, organisations, job positions, and topics.
Due to the variety of members, you get to plan and partake in many different events with different stakeholders and different topics. This provides a great forum to learn about the business world in a way that is unrivaled in many other jobs and organisations. To sum up, a scholarship at the DKUK is a great way to learn about the business world, how to navigate it, and how to cultivate and maintain a supporting network."
– Alexandra Holck
Alexandra Holck
