The personal style crisis in the digital world
Media . SocietyIn the era of social media, personal style has become both hyper-visible and oddly vacant. The most important form of individual expression, that was created through development of taste, life experiences, regional differences and the society one grew up in, has now become, more so, an expression of social media. Especially for the younger generation
Reflection on Media Institutions in Munich
UncategorizedIn an age when most people chase quick dopamine hits and the latest news through bite‑sized 15‑second videos, touring Munich’s local media institutions was a genuinely eye‑opening experience. It served as a reminder of the continuous relevance and power of local journalism. Institutions like the Süddeutsche Zeitung and Merkur are not just news producers—they are
The role of Media School Bayern & MSCL
UncategorizedVisiting Media School Bayern and the Munich Science Communication Lab were two insightful experiences which illustrated contrasting elements of Germany’s media landscape. Serving as an outlet for young German voices, the Media School offers various training opportunities in different specialties such as radio, podcasting and television/video editing. Their internship program provides eager new journalists an
Munich Science Communication Lab’s Workshop
UncategorizedOur fourth excursion outside the classroom was to one of LMU’s own buildings. It was a visit to Munich Science Communication Lab (MSCL), a research organization dedicated to raising public awareness on planetary health. At MSCL, there was a huge emphasis on evaluating the impact of research projects. During the workshop, there was a mock
German Science Education: A Critical Reflection
UncategorizedIn the past weeks, I had the opportunity to visit the Munich Science Communication Lab (MSCL) The academic visit offered a compelling case study of how research-based evaluation transforms science communication into an educational practice within Germany. Unlike many initiatives that treat evaluation as an end-stage task, MSCL embeds it across the entire process, treating formative, process,
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
Media School Bayern and its potential
ExcursionsThe Media School Bayern is one of a kind schools in Bavaria, being a non-profit educational institution and offering fully free training in journalistic practices, audio and video editing and radio broadcasting. Created in 1995, the institution has its roots in both Munich and Nuremberg and over time became the foundation to two student broadcasting
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,