What I Learned in Munich
Germany . MediaDuring my stay in Germany, one of the most meaningful experiences was learning about the German media ecosystem and reflecting on the challenges that media industries are facing today. Before coming to Germany, I had an impression that Germany had a very stable and advanced media environment, especially because of its strong public broadcasting system
Looking Back or rather Looking Forward: Reflections on Bavaria’s Media Landscape
Excursions . Germany . MediaHello everyone and welcome back to probably my last blogpost about my Media Institutions course. In this post, I will reflect on the semester and focus on the future outlook of the media landscape in Germany. When I chose the seminar Media Institutions in Munich, I expected it to introduce me to some of Bavaria’s
Where Future Journalists Begin: My Visit to Mediaschool Bayern
Germany . Media . Media influence . Student lifeIntroduction On 16 June 2026, we had the opportunity to visit Mediaschool Bayern. The visit was both intriguing and eye-opening. Coming from Hong Kong, where media education is usually offered as a university major or bachelor’s degree rather than through specialised practical training institutions, I found this kind of educational model particularly interestin Professional broadcasting
Mediaschool Bayern: A Bridge Between Academia and Industry
Excursions . Germany . MediaCapturing gaming scenes with drones, creating stop-motion animation with digital cameras… For our second excursion, we visited Mediaschool Bayern. Although situated in a quiet neighborhood, the building’s interior was vibrant and brimming with energy. The central workspace was bright and aesthetically pleasing, with staff members actively discussing the day’s media segments against a decorative backdrop
Visiting Mediaschool Bayern
Excursions . Germany . MediaDuring my first visit to Mediaschool Bayern, I was highly impressed by the state-of-the-art equipment and the maze-like production spaces. Through the campus tour, we explored all the core facilities, including the radio studios, professional meeting rooms, and broadcasting studios. Watching a dog follow us around the whole time and seeing people chatting freely made
Media School: Why Hands-On Is the Way to Go
Excursions . Germany . MediaA chicken hat, half-cut bell peppers on a counter, a dog, a Minion figurine hanging on the wall, and cucumbers used for playing “Gurki Ball” – these are probably not the first things one would expect to find in a training institution for aspiring journalists and media professionals. Yet, these were exactly the kinds of
My visit to Media School Bayern
Excursions . Germany . MediaWalking into Media School Bayern was an eye opener as it was my first time visiting a professional broadcasting hub, and I was amazed by the advanced equipment. The facility features a maze of production spaces. We toured around their campus, where we got to see their podcast studio, professional meeting rooms, complex technical backend
Radio LORA: The Community Radio Dilemma of Bavaria
Culture . Germany . Media . Politics . UncategorizedRadio LORA is a community radio station operating in Munich. It was founded under the name “Lora Friends Association” in 1986 to financially support the radio station. They received their first frequency in 1993 and later changed to their new home and still lasting frequency of 92.4 fm in 1994. There are three types of
Visit to Radio LORA
Excursions . GermanyVisiting Radio LORA, a local radio station in Munich, was a really special experience for me. To be honest, I didn’t know what it would be like, but the inside of the station totally surprised me. It did not look like the big, fancy TV or radio stations we usually see. Instead, the place was
More than just a radio: Giving a voice to the community
Excursions . Germany . Media . UncategorizedDuring our fieldtrip in May, we visited Radio LORA München, one of the most unique media organizations in Germany. Located in Munich, Radio LORA is a private, non-commercial community radio station that offers a platform for social, cultural, ecological, and political topics. Unlike public broadcasters or commercial radio stations, LORA is run mainly by volunteers