Department of Applied Ecology

Experience research first-hand! Hochschule Geisenheim University has opened its new research trail above the campus. Designed for both experts and the interested public, the 2.8-kilometer trail highlights ongoing research in sustainable viticulture, biodiversity, water management, and…

We are delighted to announce that Prof. Dr. Claudia Kammann, Professor for Research into Climatic Effects on Special Crops, will be contributing to the next IPCC Methodology Report entitled “Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage for National Greenhouse Gas…

In spite of the current crisis in viticulture, there are still opportunities waiting to be leveraged. Highlighting such opportunities was the primary goal of a recent professional conference held on December 4, 2025, at Hochschule Geisenheim University.

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Today, the scientific portion of the 65th International DWV Congress was officially opened at the Electoral Palace in Mainz. Klaus Schneider, President of the German Winegrowers’ Association (DWV), remarked that it was 'wonderful to once again hold an in-person congress with so many dedicated…

During the second Fall Symposium on Nature Conservation and Biodiversity Promotion, organized by the Institute for Applied Ecology, NaturGarten e.V., and the Cultural Landscape Competence Center (KULT), around 100 experts and interested students gathered at Hochschule Geisenheim University to…

On Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31, 2025 Hochschule Geisenheim University warmly invites the public to its Open Campus 2025. Over the course of both days, members of the public, prospective students, professionals, alumni, and friends of the university will have the opportunity to…

On June 25, 2025, Geisenheim University was delighted to welcome a high-ranking delegation from Hungary, led by István Jakab, Vice President of the Hungarian National Assembly. He was accompanied by Tibor Cseh (Chief of Staff), Beatrix Kese (Deputy Head of the Foreign Affairs Office of the National…

At the latest BUGA-Dialog event, hosted on May 6 at the historic Hilchenhaus in Lorch, the conservation of biodiversity in the Middle Rhine Valley sparked lively, in-depth discussions. Organized by BUGA Gmbh in cooperation with Hochschule Geisenheim University’s academic outreach project GeisTreich,…

Hochschule Geisenheim University is in the process of developing an interactive and educational nature discovery trail for children with the aim of teaching them about biodiversity, climate change, and sustainable nature use. The project has been made possible through a cooperation with Fürstlich…