The Important Field of Science Communication
ExcursionsI was excited to hear from the Science Communication Lab because science communication is such a topical subject in the current climate of the world. Many scientific topics have become heavily politicised, and it is now harder than ever to get clear and concise scientific journalism. I was intrigued to hear how they have been
Bayerischer Rundfunk: A balance between state funding and creative liberty
ExcursionsI unfortunately was unable to attend the first field trip because of scheduling conflicts but I was interesting to hear everyone else experience on the field trip. The media system is different from Ireland which is understandable due to the size differences of the countries and our history. Ireland has two public service broadcasters, RTE
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
Trying something new: writing a blog about my Erasmus life at LMU Munich
Germany . Student lifeHey everyone! So… I don’t know how to start… To be honest I’ve actually never really done a blog before, but why not start now here in Munich, right? 😄 I thought it could be fun to share a little piece of my life, my thoughts, and some experiences while I’m here. You’ll probably see
My Erasmus journey to Munich
Germany . Student lifeHi everyone! My name is Ádám Pongrácz, I am 21 years old, and I am an Erasmus+ Exchange Student. Although officially I don’t have any other first or middle names, somehow, almost everyone who forgets my first name calls me David. I don’t really know why, but it happens always, like literally 99% of the
Introduction Post
UncategorizedHi! My name is Grace and I’m from Galway in Ireland. Galway is on the west coast of Ireland and in comparison, to Munich it is tiny, but I like how close everything is in the town but I’m enjoying experiencing big city life for the first time in Munich. Galway is known for being
Nice to Meet U LMU
City life . Student lifeHey everyone!I’m Jia — nice to meet you all! I’m from Hangzhou, a beautiful city in eastern China known for West Lake, green tea, and a mix of modern life and traditional culture. It’s a really peaceful place to live, with lots of cafés, riverside walks, and creative energy everywhere. This semester, I’m in Munich
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.