Carolin Matzko is a German science journalist, author, TV and radio presenter, and keynote speaker. She studied Communication Science, Political Science and Sociology at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, graduating with a Magister Artium in 2006. Since 2002, she has worked for Bayerischer Rundfunk, especially for Bayern 2, where she presents and contributes to formats such as 1zu1 – Der Talk, radiowissen, IQ – Wissenschaft und Forschung and radiospitzen. From 2016 to 2025, she co-hosted the BR television show Ringlstetter. Her work focuses on science communication, social issues, democracy, mental health, feminism, innovation, sustainability and public dialogue. As a moderator, she regularly hosts conferences, panel discussions and public events for universities, cultural institutions, foundations, companies and public-sector organisations. Carolin Matzko is also active as a keynote speaker and author. In her talks and texts, she explores topics such as leadership, listening, participation, resilience, diversity, failure culture and the role of science in society.
"Das Deutsche Museum braucht neue Maschinen!" – diesem Aufruf des Generaldirektors sind Kinder aus Münchner Grundschulen gefolgt. Gemeinsam mit Lehramtsstudierenden der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) entwickelten sie eigene Maschinenideen – kreativ, mutig und überra…