Insights from meeting with Munich Science Communication Lab
Excursions . MediaHello everyone! I’m back with another post, this time I will tell you about our session learning about the Munich Science Communication Lab! This time we got to meet Bernhard Goodwin, executive director and board member of the Munich Science Communication Lab (MSCL), and it was an inspiring experience. MSCL is a non-profit research and
Bayerischer Rundfunk Munich, The Broadcaster For People
Excursions . MediaVisiting Bayerischer Rundfunk Munich (BR) was such an amazing and insightful experience for me. As an exchange student from Bangkok, I felt like it was truly a great opportunity to explore an independent media organization in a totally different continent like BR, to see how they operate, get to know their long and meaningful history,
Exploring Munich Science Communication Lab, Communication Sci For Society
Excursions . MediaMy visit to the Munich Science Communication Lab (MSCL) somehow changed my perspective and gave me a new point of view of how science can be communicated to the public, not only just for the academic world. Although we didn’t have an actual tour of the MSCL’s working space, we still got to know that
Two Fieldtrips: From Broadcasting📢 to Planetary Health🌍！
Germany . Media . SocietyWhen I missed our first fieldtrip, I felt truly guilty — not only because I stayed behind, but also because I missed what seemed like a window into German media history. Luckily, my classmates kindly shared their notes, and I learned from their vivid stories about Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR) — a public broadcaster built in
The far reaches of Journalism in a German landscape
City life . Culture . Germany . Media . Media influence . Opinion piece . Politics . SocietyBy 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
Journalism in Transition: Learning from Munich’s Media Institutions
Media . UncategorizedBy Sangnan Hua During this semester, I had the chance to visit and reflect on various media institutions in Munich. Each of them represents a different facet of Germany’s evolving media ecosystem—rooted in legacy journalism, education and access, as well as experimentation and innovation. Together, they offer a multifaceted understanding of journalism’s current challenges and
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
Journalism: the Sleeping Giant
Culture . Germany . Media . Opinion pieceThis semester’s “Media Institutions in Munich” seminar has been more than just a series of visits; it’s been a profound immersion, offering a clear view into the beating heart of Bavarian news. From the innovation of Media School Bayern to the political views of Süddeutsche Zeitung and the local emphasis of Münchner Merkur, each stop
Wrapping Up: My Personal and Academic Takeaways
MediaStepping into the media institutions of Munich was like walking through a portal that connects the past, present, and possible futures of journalism. Through visits to places like the Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ), the Bayern Pressehaus, and the Munich Science Communication Lab (MSCL), I came to better understand journalism’s evolving role, not just as a profession, but as a