Media
Here you’ll find an archive of all our press releases, news articles, and background reports. In addition, videos, photos, and some of our other publications provide you with deeper insights into our foundation’s work.

STEAM Hub Siemensstadt Square launches in Berlin
Siemens Stiftung’s new STEAM Hub will offer space for young people to learn and design together in Berlin’s new district Siemensstadt Square. As a Think and Do Tank, the STEAM Hub will facilitate a transfer of knowledge between local and global educational practice.
Press releases & news

News | Education | 11 August 2022
Global Design Thinking Challenge for Sustainable Learning in Schools
HPI School of Design Thinking and the Global Design Thinking Alliance bring the first ever Global Design Thinking Challenge from 8 September – 14 October 2022. We are happy to be part of this academic challenge where interdisciplinary teams from the global education community collaborate and exchange best practices.

Innovative Global Action on STEM Education to Drive Sustainable Transformation
On Earth Overshoot Day, we have compiled an outline of our latest teaching and innovative learning materials on climate change education in STEM subjects.
Courage & Innovation – Siemens Stiftung’s new podcast
Dr. Nina Smidt hosts experts from our international network for 15-minute conversations about inspired and inspiring innovations for sustainable development.

Background stories & interviews

Education | 27. October 2021
Science with a pink rabbit
Teaching in a completely different way! Facundo Mercado Sandoval and his fictional persona Facu bring STEM education to preschool and elementary school children in Chilean Patagonia – until close to Antarctica.
Publications

Development Cooperation | December 2020
Environmental Impact of E-Mobility in the Lake Victoria Region, Western Kenya
The new study seeks to establish the potential of Greenhouse Gas abatement in addition to any other environmental benefits accruing from the adoption of e-mobility. The findings have led to three fundamental recommendations.

Education | November 2020
Climate Change Education in Latin America
This brochure reflects the joint commitment of Siemens Stiftung and its partner organizations and includes best-practice approaches in STEM and climate change education.

Development Cooperation | October 2020
Social Enterprises as Job Creators in Africa
The comprehensive study by Siemens Stiftung and GIZ examines how social entrepreneurship can create jobs in 12 African countries between 2020 and 2030. Study – Part I: Main Report.