Press Releases & News

News | Education | 03 February 2021
The project Design Thinking in STEM continues in Mexico and Peru
Siemens Stiftung and The Index Project continue their collaborative project to encourage creativity and innovation in the classroom.

Press release | Education | 14 January 2021
Stronger together in times of crisis: Expansive initiative for STEM education in Latin America
Siemens Stiftung joins its partner network in developing digital and analog education materials for selected STEM subjects. The initiative is supported by Siemens AG, Siemens Caring Hands e. V., and the German Federal Foreign Office.

News | Social Entrepreneurship | 18 December 2020
Environmental Impact of E-Mobility in the Lake Victoria Region: New study examines potential of environmental benefits
The study “Environmental Impact of E-Mobility in the Lake Victoria Region” reports on the environmental advantages of implementing e-mobility in the Lake Victoria region. The largest benefit is the potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Press release | Education | 25 November 2020
Climate change education in Latin America: Siemens Stiftung’s multidisciplinary contribution toward sustainable development in science and technology education
Siemens Stiftung's new publication highlights best practice approaches from the foundation and its partner organizations for embedding climate change education in the curriculum.

Press release | Social Entrepreneurship | 03 November 2020
According to a new Siemens Stiftung study, social enterprises are expected to create much needed jobs in Africa
Findings from a new Siemens Stiftung study show that social enterprises play an important role in the African labor market. Up to one million new jobs could be created by 2030.

Press release | Education | 28 October 2020
Siemens Stiftung provides online vocational orientation courses with the atingi e-learning platform
Siemens Stiftung is working with the atingi e-learning platform to provide digital learning content for vocational orientation free of charge. The materials are designed for young people in Africa who are about to finish school.

News | Education | 14 October 2020
Siemens Stiftung welcomes its first German Chancellor Fellow from Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
On 1 October 2020, doctoral candidate Gustavo Oliviera Pugliese begins his Alexander von Humboldt Foundation German Chancellor Fellowship for future leaders at Siemens Stiftung.

Press release | Education | 16 September 2020
Framework for the future of education: OECD Learning Compass 2030
What competencies do students need in a networked world? The OECD Learning Compass 2030 provides an important framework – now available in German.

Notice | Social Entrepreneurship | 08 July 2020
E-Mobility Solutions for Rural Sub-Saharan Africa – Siemens Stiftung publishes its first booklet
“E-Mobility Solutions for Rural Sub-Saharan Africa” provides insights into the immense potential of Africa’s electric mobility sector for sustainable societal end economic development.

Notice | 02 July 2020
International Conference for Education on Climate Change
The conference on climate change education took place digitally in 2020. It focused on networks for climate protection and the role of STEM education in addressing global challenges.