MSCL: Bridging Science and Society
UncategorizedDuring a recent visit to the Munich Science Communication Lab (MSCL),we immersed in a hands-on exercise: allocating virtual time and research funds to investigate social issues, which forced our group to balance rigor with real-world relevance. MSCL’s Role in German Democracy: Fostering Informed Public Participation At its core, MSCL positions itself as a bridge between
Rethinking Media Education: A Critical Look at MediaSchool Bayern
UncategorizedBy Minjing Zhou Introduction to MediaSchool Bayern MediaSchool Bayern, established in 1995 by the Bavarian Regulatory Authority for New Media (BLM), is a nonprofit media training institution that emphasizes hands-on skills over traditional journalistic training. The organization focuses on multimedia production—particularly in audio, video, and digital formats—rather than the conventional teaching of reporting, writing, or
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
SZ’s Fight to Stay Relevant: Traditional Journalism in a Modern World
UncategorizedAs a class we were very lucky to experience a visit from a journalist at Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ). The visit was extremely insightful and told us how traditional journalism is adapting to a time where social media ad AI is changing reader habits and providing news. SZ was founded on October 1945, shortly after WW2,
Role of Media
UncategorizedThis semester’s media research journey brought us face-to-face with key players shaping how stories are told in Germany. Through both prompts and site visits, we can examine what responsibility media organisations carry today—and how differently they approach that task. One core question stood out to me: what role does the media play in supporting democracy
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
Whose stories get told in the media?
UncategorizedLook around in our classroom. Chances are, you’re sitting next to someone from a different country, culture, or background. Maybe their story is completely different from yours or maybe it’s suprisingly similair. But here’s the thing: not all of our stories make it into the media. Whether it’s through films, news, music, or TikTok, the
MS Bayern – A modern approach to media communication
Germany . Media . Media influenceMy recent visit to Mediaschool Bayern offered a fascinating glimpse into the world of media training, revealing an environment that blends academic instruction with experience. Stepping into their campus in the outskirts of Munich, a sense of activity was immediately palpable. The institution, known for its radio station M94.5 and its commitment to grow young
My last 2 field trips
UncategorizedHello les bloggers, On Tuesday May 13, I had the chance to take part in a field trip with my class. So I was able to discover the offices of the Münchner Merkur/TZ newspaper. At first, I thought that newspapers would soon disappear because young people read less and less newspapers but the lady who
What about the role of the Suddeutsche Zeitung
UncategorizedHello les bloggers, Last Tuesday, my class and I hosted Felix Haselsteiner, a sport journalist from Süddeutsche Zeitung. It was a really interesting moment, he answered all our questions about journalism and his possible future. The Süddeutsche Zeitung is a private media and one of the most important daily newspaper of Germany. The Süddeutsche Zeitung