From Goosebumps to Broadcasts: My Reflections on Science and Media Communication
Authors . Germany . Media . Media influence . Opinion piece . SocietyAs someone who’s always been curious about how messages shape minds, these past few weeks have been a turning point for me. Our guest visits in the room from Munich Science Communication Lab (MSCL) and Media School Munich weren’t just field trips, they were invitations into two very different worlds that both revolve around the same question:How do
Münchener Zeitungsgruppe
Authors . Media . UncategorizedMSCL plays a crucial role in strengthening democratic discourse and regional representation in Germany’s media landscape. It ensures that local news, politics and public concerns are communicated effectively to the public, particularly in Bavaria, through its newspapers Münchner Merkur and tz. They contribute to pluralism of opinion, informs citizens about decisions made by both local
Mediaschool Bayern: Fostering Media Education and Pluralism
Authors . Excursions . Media . Media influence . UncategorizedBy Sangnan Hua In an era where media literacy and diverse journalism are vital for a healthy democracy, Mediaschool Bayern has emerged as a unique institution in Germany’s media landscape. Founded in Bavaria as a non-profit training organization, Mediaschool Bayern operates non-commercial radio and television channels that serve as live laboratories for aspiring media makers.
Inside the Newsroom: My field trip to taz & SZ
Authors . Excursions . MediaA few weeks ago, I got a great opportunity to visit two very different media organisations in Munich: die tageszeitung (taz) and Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ). As a student who’s always been curious about how journalism works from the inside, not just what we read, but how it’s made, this field trip felt like a rare opportunity to step
Reflection on Media Fieldtrips
AuthorsOver the past few weeks, I had the opportunity to visit two of Munich’s key media organizations: the TZ and Sueddeutsche Zeitung (SZ). These visits provided insights into the world of journalism and the history, evolution and ongoing challenges faced by media in modern German society. The first visit was to TZ. One of the
Xiaohongshu: More Than Just a Social Media App
Authors . MediaOver the past decade, Xiaohongshu (also known as RED) has transformed from a humble shopping guide into one of the largest user-generated content (UGC) communities in China. Founded in 2013 in Shanghai, it began as just four PDF files offering overseas shopping tips. Today, it’s a vibrant lifestyle ecosystem that reflects and shapes how China’s
New Semester, New possibilities
Authors . City life . Germany . Opinion piece . Society . Student lifeBy Ollie Standen (Photo by Ollie Standen) My name is Ollie, I am from a little village in the South East of England called Hildenborough. No one really knows where Hildenborough is so I always say I am South of London. I have been in Munich for two semesters now on an exchange programme thanks
New City Vibez
AuthorsHi, my name is Yuha. I was born in Seoul, lived in Toronto for a few years when I was growing up, and now I study Communications and New Media at the National University of Singapore. Korean is my mother tongue, but I feel most comfortable when I mix it with English. Seoul and Singapore
A New Journey Begins🔛
AuthorsHello! I am Sangnan, but you can call me Sophia. My friends in China prefer to call me “Huahua” (meaning “flower” in Chinese) because my last name sounds similar to the word for flower. I was born in a coastal town in Ningbo, a city in eastern China, but grew up in Chongqing, a city
Introducing me…
AuthorsMy name is Chisomaga Anyanwu; Agah to my dad, Chisom or Aga to my friends, Somaga to my mum and siblings. I was born in Ireland but lived in Nigeria for the most part of my life. Ireland is a beautiful country especially the outskirts and the West of Ireland. Although the language is not