Innovation Hub

Technical University of Denmark

Lost in the Healthcare System

A scavenger hunt for students and PhDs at KU, DTU and KP to design for a more inclusive healthcare system.

Early Engagement

Events

Lost in the Healthcare System

When

Nov 24 2026, 15:00 - 20:00

Where

Praksis- og Innovationshuset, Sigurdsgade 26, Bygning F, 2200 København

Organizations

DTU Skylab
Register here

Lost in the Healthcare System

How might we make the healthcare system more inclusive?

Healthcare systems are designed to serve everyone, yet not everyone experiences them as accessible or fair. Maybe you or someone close to you have even experienced this firsthand? That's why we invite you to join our scavenger hunt around Innovation District Copenhagen and explore how we can make healthcare more inclusive.

Together with other students from UCPH, KP, and DTU, you will discover barriers and identify where you believe change is most needed. You can expect surprise elements, collaboration, new perspectives, and reflections on who may face barriers within the healthcare system.

We promise not to leave you behind at any time. You'll be supported throughout the entire experience and given opportunities to follow up on after the event to turn your frustrations into feasible actions.

In this event, inclusive means including and accommodating people who have historically been excluded based on physical and mental impairments.

Need to know before signing up

  • The event is open to students and PhDs registered at KU, DTU and KP. No matter what you study, your perspective matters.
  • Spoken language: English (fluency not required, but conversation level needed).
  • You must be able to work in mixed groups of 5–6 people.
  • Walking distance in total during the event: 2.6 km (Distance A: 1.8 km; B: 850 m). If you need transportation assistance, say so in the sign-up form.
  • Free dinner will be provided. Remember to state any dietary requirements in the sign-up form.

Once you sign up, you will receive more detailed information about the event.

If you need help signing up or would like more information beforehand, reach out to facilitators Marie and Josefine at outreach@lighthouse.ku.dk.

Program

During the scavenger hunt, you will go on missions to:

  • Train your ability to adapt in complex and changing situations.
  • Practice collaborating with students from different disciplines and connect with innovation actors in Copenhagen.
  • Explore inclusive approaches to problem solving and design.
  • Discover how you and your field can contribute to a healthcare system that works better for more people.
  • Reflect on your learnings and present your team's response to how we might make the healthcare system more inclusive.

Expect: collaboration, fun, new connections, learnings and pizza!

Innovation District Copenhagen is a world class innovation district. As a student you can get help starting your own business, look for a job with one of more than 500 local start-up companies, learn about entrepreneurship at University of Copenhagen, UCC Københavns Professionshøjskole and Rigshospitalet, and join collaboration projects between researchers and industry. innovationdistrictcopenhagen.com/students

This event is a collaboration between Innovation District Copenhagen, KU Lighthouse, DTU Skylab/TUH and Københavns Professionshøjskole.

Facilitators

Josefine, Innovation Consultant at KU Lighthouse. Student outreach and KU program manager of EXPLORE. “I love working with innovation because it gives me the chance to support students realizing that they already have the ability to create change, and that their ideas, experiences, and perspectives matter.”

Marie, Innovation Consultant at KU Lighthouse. Student outreach and creative campaign lead. “I care about innovation, because I think working with innovation teaches students such valuable skills and competencies. And it is really to fun to tackle problems and create meaningful solutions.”

Marie, Team Lead – Student innovation at DTU Skylab. Leading the team of innovation consultants delivering opportunities for students to work with universal design, industry challenges, global networks and sustainability. “What drives me to work with innovation is a humble curiosity about how universal design, wicked problems, and interdisciplinary collaboration can turn knowledge into meaningful impact.”

Helle, Relations Manager at DTU Skylab. “I work with innovation to help contribute to a positive impact in our society and world. I believe people are driven to contribute and develop by default, and when we thrive and collaborate, impact follows. At the university, I connect people and organisations so that challenges, ideas, talent, and support find each other.”

Sara, Innovation Consultant in the Practice- and Innovation House at University College Copenhagen. “I consider innovation, as a broad skillset, to be important in these times of insecurity and large scale change. We need more critical thinkers, creative builders, and change makers, and I really enjoy helping that along.”