The second Siegen Children’s Book Prize goes to Berlin-based author Benjamin Tienti. More than 350 children from elementary schools in the Siegen-Wittgenstein district voted his book “Wer schnappt Ronaldo?” as their favorite. They praised the story as “cool and exciting,” thereby making the author the recipient of the joint award presented by the University of Siegen, the Siegen Community Foundation, and the Siegener Zeitung. 

In the coming months, Deutsche Bahn will be carrying out extensive modernization and renovation work on rail lines in North Rhine-Westphalia. This will result in significant service disruptions on routes toward Siegen. Employees, students, and visitors to the University of Siegen are asked to check in advance for the latest regulations. An overview of the most important information on traveling to Siegen and tips on living there is available here.

Teams of students present innovative startup ideas at the concept stage: The University of Siegen’s MedTech business simulation allows students to develop market-ready startup concepts in medical technology and medical informatics and pitch them to a panel of experts. 

The 2026 World Cup is set to become a symbol of continental unity. However, political tensions are growing between the host countries USA, Canada and Mexico. US President Donald Trump has already used the tournament for his own purposes in the run-up to the tournament. In this interview, US expert Prof. Dr Daniel Stein from the University of Siegen explains why the tournament could become a stage for geopolitical conflicts, social polarization and possible "sportswashing" strategies.