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On this page you will find a selection of recently published articles and podcasts about Siemens Stiftung. 

INDUSTRIEMAGAZIN, 19 September 2024 (Interview, German), PAYWALL

“Solutions directly from the community”

In an interview with INDUSTRIEMAGAZIN, Dr. Nina Smidt discusses the strategic direction of Siemens Stifutng. The focus is on the importance of co-creation and the targeted development of networks.

education, September 2024 (Article, German)

Shaping the future with STEMplus. A holistic approach to the education of tomorrow

The world is changing rapidly, and our education system must keep pace. In their article, Prof. Dr. Reiss, Dr. Smidt, and Dr. Filtzinger present MINTplus (engl. STEMplus) as an innovative educational approach that focuses on creative problem-solving and social responsibility.

archdaily.com, 8 June 2024 (Article, English) 

Collective Reticulárea: Communal Cartographies / LA ESCUELA___

The article describes “Collective Reticulárea: Communal Cartographies,” a participatory project by Miguel Braceli and LA ESCUELA___, which revives the artistic and pedagogical legacy of Gego through a collaborative spatial installation at Sala Mendoza in Caracas, involving international artists, educators, and students to explore new dialogues on art and regional bonds.

Goodcast #53, 22 May 2024 (Podcast, German)

Water as a source of life

Clean water is a human right and a driving force for sustainable development. In a podcast with Julius Bertram, Dr Nina Smidt explains how locally anchored social enterprises are making a decisive contribution to reducing the water supply deficit in Kenya. 

Bildungsfrauen, 18 May 2024 (Podcast, German)

Bildungsfrau Dr. Nina Smidt

In this podcast episode, Siemens Stiftung discusses the challenges and opportunities of the funding landscape in the education sector. Dr Nina Smidt offers insights into the foundation’s work and shows how educational institutions can find suitable foundations for their projects. 

the african pree-seed S2 ep14, 30 April 2024 (Podcast, English)

Charting a path for meaningful impact in Africa

Social enterprises are crucial for sustainable social development in Africa. In the African Pre-seed Podcast, our board member Dr Nina Smidt reports on how Siemens Stiftung achieves impact in the African ecosystem through partnerships and targeted support. 

The Standard, 22 March 2024 (Article, English) 

Invite entrepreneurs in water sector, Kenya told

Regarding the study “Leveraging decentralized, entrepreneurial approach to safe water supply: A comprehensive study on water kiosks and their impact in rural Kenya”, Kenya’s daily newspaper “The Standard” writes about the relevance of social enterprises for the water sector in Africa. 

BildungSPEZIAL, 26 February 2024 (Article, German)

AI in the classroom: Trying out and understanding ChatGPT

Since its release in November 2022, ChatGPT has been used worldwide, bringing artificial intelligence (AI) into public discussion and schools. Fabian Franz and Corinna Hartung write about artificial intelligence in the classroom and our new media package on ChatGPT. 

#Bildungswende – Schule der Zukunft, 12 February 2024 (Videocast, German)

Dr Nina Smidt and Dr Kristina Reiss on the topic of STEM education

In the #Bildungswende videocast, Dr Nina Smidt and Prof Dr Kristina Reiss talk to David Neil Nethen about what it takes to prepare young people for the diverse challenges of our VUCA world. 

welt sichten, 24 January 2024 (Article, German)

Music industry in Africa - fat beats, meagre royalties

The music industry in Africa is growing, but musicians often do not receive their fair share of royalties. Siemens Stiftung supports initiatives such as “Music in Africa” to connect African musicians and create fair conditions for copyrights and royalties. 

infobae, 17 January 2024 (Article, Spanish) 

¿Cómo enseñar educación STEM en prescolar y primaria sin conexión a internet? Aquí una guía inclusiva, sostenible y universal

The new guide from Movimiento STEM shows how STEM education in preschool and primary schools in Latin America is possible without internet, supported by Siemens Stiftung and Fundación SM, focusing on critical thinking and problem solving. 

Frankfurter Rundschau, 15 November 2023 (Article, German) 

Music with great potential for development in Africa

Culture and music are among the biggest employers in Africa. How the enormous potential for entrepreneurial growth can be utilized by all those involved was discussed at Africa’s largest music conference ACCES. Monika Hoegen reported in the Frankfurter Rundschau. 

Trending Topics, 9 November 2023 (Podcast, German)

How the Siemens Stiftung wants to promote climate change education worldwide

Dr Nina Smidt, our Managing Director and Spokesperson, spoke to Oliver Janko, Editor-in-Chief of the magazine, about promoting climate change education worldwide in the “Trending Topics” podcast on 9 November 2023. 

Stiftung & Sponsoring 5/23, November 2023 (Article, German) 

Foundations as catalysts for resilience

As links at local, national and international level and drivers of innovative approaches to sustainable social development, foundations play a crucial role in promoting resilience in the VUCA world. A contribution by our board member Dr Nina Smidt

Stifter TV, 20 October 2023 (Interview, German) 

An overview of the Siemens Stiftung's work

In this interview, Dr Nina Smidt presents the Siemens Stiftung’s new areas of focus. She discusses the three pillars “Access to Essential Services“, “Connected Societies” and “Climate & Sustainability” and explains selected projects and their impact. 

Table.Bildung, 11 October 2023 (Article, German) PAYWALL

Education will determine who benefits from the fourth industrial revolution

Siemens Stiftung emphasizes that education must catch up quickly with technological development to promote social prosperity. Digital education is crucial to prepare students for technologies such as AI and enable them to participate in the future. 

Founders Factory Africa, 21 September 2023 (Article, English) 

Partnerships and ecosystems make entrepreneurship sustainable in the long run

Siemens Stiftung supports African social enterprises with programs such as the SESA Incubator Program to promote sustainable energy alternatives. These collaborations strengthen innovation and resilience through local networks and mentoring. 

Stiftungswelt, 19 September 2023 (Article, German)

"Our strategy process is an evolution"

Siemens Stiftung has reorganized its project work to better address global challenges such as the pandemic and the climate crisis. The foundation’s new thematic areas are “Access to Essential Services“, “Connected Societies” and “Climate & Sustainability”. 

Alliance Magazine, 15 August 2023 (Article, English) 

Climate change education: Learning to act

Siemens Stiftung emphasizes the importance of climate change education and works closely with partners such as Red STEM Latin America and the Office for Climate Education. Their goal is to comprehensively integrate climate change education into schools to strengthen societal resilience. 

Die Stiftung, 14 August 2023 (Article, German) 

Siemens Stiftung: New topics for a changing world

With the new thematic areas “Access to Essential Services“, “Connected societies” and “Climate & sustainability”, the Siemens Stiftung aims to respond better to global challenges such as the pandemic and digitalization. 

GBC Ghana Tubee, 24 June 2023 (News Broadcast, English) 

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation “News Tonight”

Report on our long-standing commitment to STEM education in Ghana: Siemens Stiftung supports one hundred primary schools in Ghana in STEM education.

El Mercurio, 19 June 2023 (Article, Spanish) 

Piden integrar el cambio climático a los currículums escolares y capacitar a docentes

Dr Nina Smidt reports in “El Mercurio” (Chile) on climate change education in the classroom. 

Alliance Magazine, 12 June 2023 (Article, English)

Shaping the future of education by connecting societies

Dr Nina Smidt discusses the future of education in the age of digital transformation, emphasizing the importance of networks and partnerships as well as the use of Open Educational Resources (OER), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (ER) to promote equitable education worldwide. 

EZWENINEWS, 2 June 2023 (Article, English) 

MIAF on 10 years of supporting the African music industry

Siemens Stiftung has been supporting the Music In Africa Foundation for 10 years, helping to professionalize the music industry on the continent and promote African musicians, especially in the face of challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crises. 

nmz – neue Musikzeitung, 12 May 2023 (Article, German) 

60 years of the African Union and 10 years of Music In Africa: African Music Days Munich

The “African Music Days Munich” on 24 and 25 May 2023 at the Muffatwerk Munich celebrate 60 years of the African Union and 10 years of Music In Africa with seven African bands. The event promotes cultural exchange and economic opportunities for music creators on the continent. 

foundations 20, 4 May 2023 (Article, English) 

Cooking up an entrepreneurial storm to provide sustainable energy solutions in remote regions in Kenya

Siemens Stiftung supports Sunken Limited in Kenya through the epScale “Women in the Green Economy” funding call to scale the production of energy-saving cookstoves, create jobs and expand economic opportunities in remote regions. 

miz – deutsches Musikinformationszentrum, 23 March 2023 (Article, German) 

Eight bands from eight African countries perform at the African Music Days Munich

The African Music Days Munich took place on 24 and 25 May 2023 at the Muffatwerk in Munich and was a platform for African music. The festival celebrated the diversity of the African music scene and facilitated exchange between artists and music lovers from different countries. 

Forum Nachhaltig Wirtschaften, March 2023 (Article, German) 

Women's power for entrepreneurship and innovation

Women are crucial for the transition to a sustainable economy. “Forum Nachhaltig Wirtschaften” reports on Christine Atego and her social enterprise Sunken, with which she wants to protect thousands in Kenya from harmful smoke in the kitchen. 

17goalsmagazin, 8 March 2023 (Article, English) 

Inspiring change: Promoting gender equality through social entrepreneurship, music, and education

Siemens Stiftung promotes gender equality in Africa and Latin America through initiatives in clean energy, music, and education, supporting multiple SDGs and empowering women in social enterprises and the music industry in Africa. 

Innovative Frauen, 16 February 2023 (Article, German) 

Dr Nina Smidt on women's participation in science and technology

Dr Nina Smidt from Siemens Stiftung emphasizes the importance of women’s participation in science and technology for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially in STEM fields, to advance social justice, economic inclusion and sustainable development. 

El Mercurio, 16 February 2023 (Article, Spanish) 

En Chile existe un gran interés en ofrecer educación STEM de alta calidad

In an interview with the Chilean daily newspaper El Mercurio, Dr Nina Smidt talks about the growing STEM education network in Latin America and why digitalization and gender equality in education are crucial. 

sheconomy – Die neuen Seiten der Wirtschaft, 10 February 2023 (Article, German) 

Equal opportunities in science: Sustainable development for all

Dr Nina Smidt underlines the importance of a STEM education offensive for women to tackle global challenges such as climate change and achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. 

Deutsche Welle, 29 January 2023 (Article, German) 

How electric pioneers are making Africa mobile

Siemens Stiftung supports electric mobility projects in Africa, such as the “Hamba” tricycle in Zimbabwe and solar-powered vehicles in Kenya and Uganda, to promote sustainable mobility and economic development in rural regions. 

nmz – neue Musikzeitung, 29 January 2023 (Article, German) PAYWALL 

DNA of African music

The pan-african network Music In Africa is constantly present on the internet. Julia Schölzl reports in nmz – neue musikzeitung on the impact it has when creatives from the entire continent come together in one place. 

La Opinión , 17 January 2023 (Article, Spanish) 

¿Por qué la educación STEM es esencial para salvar al mundo?

At CIIE 2023, Dr Nina Smidt emphasizes the importance of STEM education for Latin America to tackle global challenges such as climate change and promote sustainable innovation. 

BR Klassik, 1 December 2022 (Article, German) 

Meeting of the African music industry in Tanzania

ACCES has been around since 2017 – and every year it gains in importance for the music market in Africa. A follow-up report on BR Klassik about increasing political attention, the diversification of the music industry and digital business models. 

Business and Financial Times, 9 November 2022 (Article, English) 

Bridging the learning gap through digital STEM education using social entrepreneurial solution

Siemens Stiftung and Bluetown launch AccessSTEM to provide up to 5,000 teachers in semi-urban areas of Ghana with access to high-quality Open Educational Resources (OER) for STEM subjects (mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology) via local cloud infrastructures. 

Clean Technica, 31 October 2022 (Article, English) 

Paving The Way For “Made In Ghana” E-Mobility Solutions

Initiatives in Ghana are promoting e-mobility through local solutions such as “Charge 2022”, supported by Siemens Stiftung and Impact Hub Accra, to develop and promote sustainable mobility. This aims to strengthen the e-mobility industry in West Africa and introduce climate-friendly transport options. 

Stifter TV, 30 September 2022 (Interview, German) 

German Foundation Day 2022 - Interview with Dr Nina Smidt

“Acting in accordance with the Sustainable Development Goals is becoming increasingly important for foundations”, says Dr Nina Smidt at the German Foundation Day. The focus was on the topic of “Shaping a sustainable future”. 

Stiftungswelt, 13 September 2022 (Article, German) 

Founded to have a sustainable impact

How do foundations promote sustainable development? Stiftungswelt provides a variety of insights – including an experience report by our board member Dr Nina Smidt about our cooperation with social enterprises in Kenya. 

bildung + science, autumn 2022 (Article, German) 

Learning innovation and promoting creativity

How can pupils approach complex topics such as climate change or health in a solution-oriented way and build future skills at the same time? A plea for design thinking by our project manager Christine Niewöhner in the magazine bildung + science. 

Talking Creativity, January 2022 (Podcast, German) 

Siemens Stiftung inspires creativity!

Can creativity change the world for the better? The answer is clearly yes! In the podcast Talking Creativity, our Managing Director talks about the role creativity plays for her personally and the work of Siemens Stiftung. 
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