Wolfram-Hubertus Zimmermann

Our project is cultivating a STEM Workforce, by equipping Educators in under-represented communities with project-based learning tools, STEM resources, and refining Educator’s instructional pedagogy where students are allowed to solve ill-defined problems, make real-world connections while deepening their content knowledge and preparing them for STEM careers and future-focused options across…

Anthea Wirges is addressing the limitations of durable Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T cell therapies in hematological malignancies, which suffer from relapses and resistances despite impressive initial response rates. Her solution involves the creation of novel CAR T cells targeting a unique antigen and employing a distinct mode of action…

The breast cancer tumour is one of the fastest-growing tumours and is often diagnosed very late in its growth. X-ray imaging isn’t fast enough here. Hunain Bin Amir’s team has developed a new generation of infrared sensors combined with AI that can be employed in pocket-size gadgets for breast cancer…

There are certain medical advances that have improved the overall quality of modern life by such degrees that civilisation seems unthinkable without them. Antibiotics certainly fall into this category. Infections that used to be life threatening for the biggest part of human history can now be treated with ease, thanks…

Jonathan Mendonca is the Co-founder and Director of Strategy at Barefoot Edu Foundation, a non-profit focused on building educational leadership in India. In his video, Jonathan outlines his mission to empower principles to make education meaningful for children. Rehnuma is an online training and research lab for school principals, by…

Nurudeen Issa and his team are developing an innovative solar-wind hybrid for households and businesses that will offer renewable energy in an affordable way.

In this Falling Walls Breakthrough Conversation with Anne Lamp, digital participants had the chance to discuss and ask questions. The interview series provided an intense personal atmosphere, in which high-level guests, speakers and panelists of the Falling Walls Science Summit 2021 focused on their individual research, career paths and experiences.…

Institutional Discrimination in Science Falling Walls Circle Tables are lending the spotlight to world-leading scientists, science strategists and policy-makers from academia, business and politics discuss how we can apply science, research and innovation to get the world moving again. The killing of George Floyd has triggered global protests challenging institutional…

The nominating institute Botswana Innovation Hub on the breakthrough: Mashaba’s consortium mobilises communities to identify challenges and follow a design innovation framework that quickly creates scalable solutions. The model follows a social entrepreneurship route, and establishes sustainable businesses in the communities — thus enhancing their livelihoods. It is being rolled…

To solve the plastic waste problem, Koffi Alain Fabrice Kouamé has set up a process called plastic pyrolysis that turns plastic waste into fuel. The resulting fuel has been used by drivers and it is judged to be very effective.