The Power of Communication in Science: Lessons from the MSCL
Authors . Culture & Music . Media & Journalism . Munich & City Life . Munich Media Landscape . Opinion Piece . Research@IfKW . Science, Health & Environment . Travel . UncategorizedSometimes, learning doesn’t happen in a lab or on a field trip it happens in a classroom, when someone manages to connect science to real life. That’s exactly what happened during our session with Bernhard Goodwin, executive director of the Munich Science Communication Lab (MSCL). I’ll admit, before that day I had never heard of
Nice to Meet U LMU
Munich & City Life . Student LifeHey everyone!I’m Jia — nice to meet you all! I’m from Hangzhou, a beautiful city in eastern China known for West Lake, green tea, and a mix of modern life and traditional culture. It’s a really peaceful place to live, with lots of cafés, riverside walks, and creative energy everywhere. This semester, I’m in Munich
The Rhythm of Link
Munich & City Life . Student Life . TravelGuten Tag! I’m Jeonghyeon Lee from South Korea. But just call me ‘Lily’ because I understand how hard it is to say my name. Even for natives, it can be tricky: for example, my aunt still always call me Jeongyeon and it’s been about 20 years! I want to focus on communication, not pronunciation. My
The far reaches of Journalism in a German landscape
Culture & Music . Media & Journalism . Munich & City Life . Opinion Piece . Politics & Society . TravelBy Ollie Standen Media, in general, is defined as “the means of communication, such as radio and television, newspapers, magazines, and the internet, that reach or influence people widely” (Dictionary.com, 2018). Journalism, as a major branch of the media, plays a crucial role in informing and educating the public through these various channels. From a
SZ’s reach within the German landscape
Culture & Music . Media & Journalism . Munich & City Life . Opinion Piece . Science, Health & Environment . TravelBy Ollie Standen The Suddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) is a Bavarian based newspaper founded in 1945 and is one of the largest newspapers in Germany. The tonality of the newspaper shifts towards a centre-left, liberal stance on politics and views, with readers being typically more educated fitting the A, B and C1 readership demographic. Media organisations
A Tale of Two Papers
Media & Journalism . Munich & City Life . Munich Media Landscape . Student Life . TravelMy recent visits to two vital pillars of Munich’s Media landscape offered a fascinating approach to German journalism. While both are giants in their own right, their methods and priorities couldn’t be more distinct, each offering unique strengths. Local Roots vs. Political Heart This past month I’ve got lucky enough to visit two headquarters of
Media Narratives in Contrast
Culture & Music . Media & Journalism . Munich & City Life . Opinion Piece . Politics & Society . TravelBy Ollie Standen Throughout the past two week, the group visited the TZ/Merkur and the SZ media organisations to see how the paper and online media world functioned in Germany. Both papers cover international, national and regional news stories with reports being printed on the daily or updated every minute on their websites. The TZ/Merkur
Hallo from Pao – A City Girl in Munich 🇹🇭➡️🇩🇪
Culture & Music . Munich & City Life . Politics & Society . Student Life . TravelSawasdee everyone! My name is Nannaphat Phromsopha, but most people call me Mangpor – it means dragonfly in Thai. I love the symbolism behind it – always moving, light, and curious. Just like me, flying from place to place, collecting experiences and stories in every places that I go, or you can call me Pao, if that’s easier! Currently, I’m a third-year student in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) international program at Thammasat University. I’ve always been curious about how societies work, how we make decisions, and how our values shape the world – that’s what drew me to PPE. I speak Thai, English, and a little bit of Chinese. So, I’m now picking up some German to challenge myself. I’m from Bangkok, Thailand, a city full of hope, life, colours, traffic, temples, street food, and beautiful chaos that I call it home. I grew up surrounded by people, stories, and energy – which is probably why I feel most alive in big cities. So, when I had the chance to study abroad, I looked for a place that had both city life and character – and Munich was the perfect choice. So….Why Munich? I’m a total city girl, and I need that buzz of movement around me. Munich has it all: elegant architecture, deep history, cozy cafés, cool art spaces, and green parks everywhere. Plus, it’s super close to the Alps, so you can go from city strolls to mountain hikes in no time. Honestly, I love how it makes myself feel grounded and free at the same time. Moreover, I chose Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) because of its strong academic reputation, diverse international student community, and the chance to experience life in one of Europe’s most dynamic cities. Munich has a unique character
New Semester, New possibilities
Authors . Munich & City Life . Opinion Piece . Politics & Society . Student Life . TravelBy 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
Exploring Munich’s Green Heart: The English Garden
Authors . Culture & Music . Munich & City Life . Student Life . TravelThis article was co-written by Borbely-Kubina Hannah and Adriana Piñeiro The English Garden (Englischer Garten) is not just Munich’s largest park, it’s a historical and cultural landmark that reflects the city’s unique blend of tradition, nature, and modern leisure. Spanning over 910 acres, it stretches from the city centre to the northeastern districts, making it