Welcome to the Department of Communication (IfK) at the University of Münster.

In January, students from the Department of Comunication visited the WDR regional studio in Münster as part of a special tour. There, they gained insights into the editorial processes and production of local television and radio programmes.

Master's students from the Department of Communication visited the SPIEGEL magazine in Hamburg in mid-January. There they spoke with journalists from SPIEGEL, manager magazin and Harvard Business Manager. The excursion took place as part of a seminar in the new English-language Master's programme ‘Knowledge and Communication’.

How does a modern media company operate today? Thirty-one students from the Department of Communication explored this question during an excursion to NOZ/mh:n Medien. The programme included insights into editorial practice, digital working methods, and group and corporate communication.

Prof. Dr Julia Metag has been elected as a full member of the Commission for Risk Research and Risk Perception of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). The appointment is valid for the period from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029.

 

Companies are increasingly facing challenges when it comes to their stance and communication on socio-politically controversial issues. Communication on ESG (environmental, social and governance) issues in particular is proving challenging against the backdrop of growing polarisation between and within stakeholder groups and across geographical boundaries.