A Chat with Journalist Bernd-Uwe Gutknecht

Bernd-Uwe Gutknecht, a radio journalist at Munich’s Bayerischer Rundfunk, has forged an incredible career for himself. With over 30 years of experience, Bernd has witnessed and reported on major news events, rubbed shoulders with celebrities and politicians, and travelled to over 100 countries through his work. I was lucky enough to sit down with him Read More

Not a ‘goodbye’, but a ‘see you later’

I cannot believe the time has come to say goodbye to Munich. Four months ago, the road before me was seemingly endless, but now I can finally see the end. This has truly been one of the best experiences of my life. While I knew it would be rewarding, I don’t think I could have Read More

The Past, Present and Future of the Süddeutsche Zeitung

Amongst the whirring sound of the printing press and the thick smell of ink, a sense of order and certainty could be felt. There was a job to be done, a deadline to meet. Anticipation hung in the air. This was the atmosphere of Munich’s Süddeutsche Zeitung Printery last Thursday evening as it pumped out Read More

Straight Into the Deep End

My name is Ella Power-Bridger and I am an exchange student this semester at LMU. I am from Melbourne, Australia, and my home university is the University of Melbourne, where I study a Bachelor of Arts majoring in History and Media and Communications, as well as a Diploma of Languages in German. I studied German Read More