Munich, I couldn’t wait to meet you!
AuthorsCiao everybody!! My name is Anna and I come from Treviso, a beautiful city near Venice, in the north-east of Italy. To be honest, I’d love to say my family is a mixture of different cultures and backgrounds, but the truth is that we’re all Italian and Italy is all I have known for so
Queer Love on Screen – What Thai Media Taught Me About Representation
Authors . Media . Media influence . Politics . SocietyBefore taking the Media Institutions in Munich course, I never thought too deeply about what it meant for someone like me to be seen in media. I enjoyed films, series, and pop culture just like everyone else, but I didn’t realise how powerful, how political, it can be simply to see your identity reflected honestly on screen.
Innovation in Practice: A Visit to Media Lab Bayern
Authors . Excursions . Germany . MediaOne of the absolute highlights of this whole course for me was our visit to Media Lab Bayern. It gave me a feeling more like stepping into a space where media, creativity, and tech were all just vibing together. The vibe was super chill but also buzzing with ideas. We got to see where people are
My Journey through Germany’s Media Landscape
Authors . Media influence . UncategorizedJournalism plays a vital role in promoting transparency, civic engagement, and accountability. Before joining the media institutions class, that was about all I knew about journalism. However, through my research, fieldtrips and presentations made in class, I have gained a comprehensive understanding of the rapidly evolving German media landscape. Journalism informs the public, exposes injustice,
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
Munich Science Communication Lab
Authors . Media . UncategorizedScience communication is currently facing various challenges relating to the links between climate change and human health and trying to point out actions that need to be taken. MSCL plays a crucial role in addressing burning issues in the field of planetary health. MSCL is a science communication lab dedicated to studying and improving the
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 TZ & SZ
Authors . Excursions . MediaA few weeks ago, I got a great opportunity to visit two very different media organisations in Munich: die tageszeitung (TZ) 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