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iSTUFF is a German student television channel operating in the educational and campus broadcasting format. The name iSTUFF stands for Ilmenauer Studierendenfernsehfunk, which translates to Ilmenau Student Television Broadcast. The channel is a project of the Institute of Media Technology at the Technische Universität Ilmenau (TU Ilmenau) in Thuringia, Germany . iSTUFF is organized as part of the Forschungsgemeinschaft elektronische Medien e.V. (FeM), a non-profit student media association, and is considered one of the largest student non-profit organizations at the university . The channel produces television content by students for students, with the stated goal of implementing their own film and television ideas in a team setting .
On air, iSTUFF broadcasts a varied program of studio productions and live shows. The programming includes magazine formats that cover campus news, university politics, cultural events, and life in the city of Ilmenau . The channel also features segments on art, culture, and sports, along with entertainment formats that sometimes reflect and parody familiar television styles . The schedule includes both pre-recorded iSTUFF classics and live programming, offering viewers a surprise mix of content . The channel has also produced special shows for major university events, including a daily TV show called ISWIsion for the International Student Week in Ilmenau (ISWI) . Documented crew members include Anna Terschüren as director and editor-in-chief, Stefan Söllner as director, and Hendrik Thieler as editor-in-chief and moderator .
iSTUFF is available to students and residents on the TU Ilmenau campus via the local cable network . Viewers can also watch online the live broadcast of iSTUFF through the official iSTUFF website at istuff.de . Online television of iSTUFF ensures that the student-produced programming reaches audiences both on campus and beyond.
iSTUFF provides students with hands-on experience in television production as part of their academic studies. The channel operates two studios: an analog studio for learning traditional production processes and a digital media laboratory equipped with modern SDI technology, a mixing console, audio equipment, teleprompter, and five cameras . This infrastructure allows students to produce television content while gaining practical skills in media technology. iSTUFF strives to serve as a platform for creative and journalistic expression for students at TU Ilmenau, producing content that informs the campus community about university events while also offering entertainment programming. The mission of the channel is to train the next generation of media professionals through hands-on production experience, allowing students to apply their theoretical knowledge in a real-world broadcast environment .

