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News Archive (dating back to 2013)

Fire as a tool for nature conservation
[Translate to English:] Kontrolliertes Brennen auf einer verbrachten Heide (Bildquelle: Ilona Leyer)

Hochschule Geisenheim University is examining the effects of controlled habitat burning on the regeneration of endangered plant species.

Burning is certainly not one of the first measures that comes to mind when it comes to re-naturing habitats. However, when used in suitable areas and at the right time, it can be a method of restoring species-rich open soil habitats.  


Because they ...

Mezcal – A spirit with many faces
[Translate to English:] Jan Hendrik Giersiepen bei der Agavenernte, Bildquellen: Porfirio Gallegos Casillas und Jan Hendrik Giersiepen

An article by Jan Hendrik Giersiepen.

 


In summer 2016, I applied for an internship in a spirits company in Mexico. My wife is Mexican and I wanted to get to know a different side of her country, so, instead of just going there for holidays, we wanted to dive into everyday life. The ...

Wine tourism generates 5.5 billion euros
[Translate to English:] Rüdesheimer Berg (Bildquelle: Winfried Schönbach)

Hochschule Geisenheim University, together with the German Wine Institute (DWI), has conducted a scientific survey on the economic significance of wine tourism. According to the survey’s results, 50 million people travel to German wine regions per year, creating approximately 86,000 jobs and contributing 5.5 billion euros to the economy.

Hochschule Geisenheim University, together with the German Wine Institute (DWI), has conducted a scientific survey on the economic significance of wine tourism. According to the survey’s results, 50 million people travel to German wine regions per ...

“Expert know-how in the food sector is a big plus on the job market”
[Translate to English:] Die ersten Absolventinnen und Absolventen des Studiengangs Logistik und Management Frischprodukte (B.Sc.).

On February 15, 2019, the first cohort of eight students on the “Logistics and Management of Fresh Produce” degree program graduated from Hochschule Geisenheim University. For the upcoming winter semester, the program’s curriculum is due to be extended.  

For the past three years, the degree program has enabled students to gain the knowledge required to become experts in the food sector, offering a unique combination of production, logistics and economics. Now, the university’s management team has ...

“Food safety – more relevant than ever”
[Translate to English:] Lea Unvericht und Nils Dächert mit Dr. Eva Spindler-Raffel (l.) und Prof. Dr. Simone Loos-Theisen, Studiengangsleiterin Lebensmittelsicherheit (r.).

The very first cohort of students of the “Food Safety” Bachelor Program have just graduated from Hochschule Geisenheim University.

 


Three years ago, Hochschule Geisenheim University designed the Food Safety B.Sc. Program to educate future professionals. Graduates of the program acquire the qualifications required to work in the food sector alongside food chemists, veterinarians ...

Hochschule Geisenheim University Inaugurates its First Forum for Cultural Landscapes

A new series of conferences entitled “Under pressure for change: Cultural landscapes in 2030” started on December 13, 2018.

An article by Professor Eckhard Jedicke.

 


On the occasion of his retirement, Professor Klaus Werk initiated a series of conferences as a final contribution to his colleagues and to the Kulturlandschaft (cultural landscapes) center of excellence. The series also represented a contribution ...

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Hochschule Geisenheim University bids farewell to graduates at the Eberbach Monastery

On February 15, 2019 it was time to celebrate at the Eberbach Monastery. 143 graduates of Hochschule Geisenheim University received their Bachelor and Master diplomas. For the very first time, students of the newly established "Food Safety" and ...

Professor Andreas Holzapfel is presenting Hochschule Geisenheim University at the Steinhöfelschule in Mainz

Professor Andreas Holzapfel is presenting Hochschule Geisenheim University at the Steinhöfelschule Mainz and will give an insight into the degree program "Food Chain Management".

Professor Dr. Knut Keding has recently passed away

On February 5, 2019 Professor Knut Keding sadly passed away at the age of 78. The memorial service takes place on Friday, February 15 at 2 p.m. in the cemetery chapel, Hargesheim.

Hochschule Geisenheim University is mourning the loss of an excellent scientist and we will always honor his memory. Our sympathy goes to his family. 

Professor Monika Christmann becomes Patron of „Klartext reden!“ (let's talk openly) Parent Workshop
Prof. Dr. Monika Christmann (l.) and Angelika Wiesgen-Pick, Head of BSI.

On February 13, 2019, 7.30 p.m. a workshop for parents about the responsible use of alcohol within families will be taking place at Hochschule Geisenheim University. The workshop is part of the initiative „Klartext reden!“ (let's talk openly) with Professor Monika Christmann, Head of the Department of Enology, who is Patron of the initiative.

Next Wednesday, February 13, Hochschule Geisenheim University will be organizing a parent workshop which is part of the state-wide “Klartext reden!” initiative, the goal of which is to educate participants about responsible use of alcohol and give ...

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