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
Visiting Radio LORA Munich: A Different Side of Broadcasting
Germany . Media . Radio Free Europe . UncategorizedAs part of our media institute in Munich class, I have got an opportunity to visit Radio LORA München, a non-commercial and independent community radio station located in the heart of Munich. Unlike mainstream public or private broadcasters, LORA is run mainly by volunteers and focuses on social, cultural, ecological, and political issues. The second
Voice of the Voiceless: Radio LORA and the Resilience of Community Media in Germany and Beyond
Excursions . Germany . MediaOn May 5, 2026, we visited the offices of LORA Community Radio and learnt about LORA’s past and present through an insightful introduction and presentation by Karin Bergs. This visit allowed us to dive deep into the editorial department and step onto the front lines of broadcast production, firsthand experiencing the unique role of community