Journalism master's students live on site at the U.S.-German Futures Forum 2022
Digital Journalism master’s students of HMKW Berlin covered the first ever U.S.-German Futures Forum in Münster, a cutting-edge conference on democracy and digitization.
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With diligence and commitment to the Deutschlandstipendium ("Germany Scholarship")
![[Translate to englisch:] Max Beckmann is studying B.A. Journalism and Corporate Communications in his 3rd semester at HMKW Berlin.](/fileadmin/_processed_/b/e/csm_hmkw-berlin-deutschlandstipendium-gewinner-max-beckmann-portraet_b68f09c259.jpg "Max Beckmann is studying B.A. Journalism and Corporate Communications in his 3rd semester at HMKW Berlin.")
Max Beckmann, student of journalism in Berlin, is one of four lucky winners of a German scholarship for the coming academic year. How did he apply for the popular scholarship and what advice does he have for future applicants? That's what he tells us here.
Welcoming new students at enrolment ceremonies in Berlin, Cologne and Frankfurt/Main
![[Translate to englisch:] Erstis stoßen auf ihren Studienstart an (Foto: Werner Siess)](/fileadmin/_processed_/4/e/csm_hmkw-berlin-koeln-frankfurt-immatrikulation-wintersemester-2022-sektempfang_ae9e8383f4.jpg "[Translate to englisch:] Erstis stoßen auf ihren Studienstart an (Foto: Werner Siess)")
In a series of five enrolment ceremonies for the winter semester 2022/23, the university management welcomed the prospective new students at the Berlin, Cologne and Frankfurt/Main campuses and gave an outlook on the new semester.
Hearty graduation ceremony for HMKW alumni at Phorms Theater
Back in presence: At the graduation ceremony in the Phorms Theater in Berlin, Bachelor's and Master's graduates were honored and bid farewell by their professors in a festive atmosphere.
Students interview Nobel Peace Prize winner
At the Deutsche Welle Global Media Forum, HMKW Master's students had the unique opportunity to interview Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa. They also attended the two-day conference program to research and make contacts for a semester project. HMKW professor Katja Artsiomenka was a panelist on a "News Enlightenment Initiative" (German: Initiative Nachrichtenaufklärung) panel.
Prof. Dr. Markus Ziener in the BBC Radio 4 Briefing Room
Recently, journalism professor Markus Ziener was invited as an expert on the BBC radio program "The Briefing Room". Here he discussed how far the war in Ukraine has had an influence on German politics.
Student film about schizophrenia honored at Meduc Award
Anna Lilly Gansau and Lea Heinert are studying graphic design and visual communication in their 4th semester at Campus Berlin. In 2021, they made their own short film, "Drowning Mind," which received a "Special Mention" at the Meduc Award. They told us in a short interview how the nomination and award came about and what advice they would give students from the design department.
Adobe InDesign, Illustrator & Photoshop: Free workshop for HMKW students
New semester, new skills! Starting May 3, twice a week there will be an online and on-site Adobe beginners' course (in English) for all HMKW students and employees starting at 6 pm. Participation is free of charge!
HMKW professor Maren Urner on two panels at the 16th International Journalism Festival (IJF) in Perugia
The 16th International Journalism Festival (IJF) took place in Perugia, Italy, from April 6th to 10th. HMKW professor Dr. Maren Urner presented and discussed the future of journalism with international guests on two panels.
Enrollment for summer semester 2022
A warm welcome to HMKW: HMKW's first bachelor's and master's degree students will be ceremonially enrolled at all three campuses during the first days of April. The Cologne campus made the start, Berlin had its ceremony today. Frankfurt will welcome their students tomorrow.