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News archive (retroactive until 2013)

LOEWE Start Professorship Goes to Geisenheim's Plant Breeding Expert Prof. Dr. Voss-Fels

Two million euros of LOEWE funds to expand breeding research in Geisenheim

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Refugee Project – Learn German! at Hochschule Geisenheim University

Since the beginning of the year, Hochschule Geisenheim University's International Center has again been supporting refugees in the Rheingau region as part of a project funded by the Hessian Ministry of Higher Education, Research, Science and the Arts (HMWK). Part of the current project, which is...

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Powerful Wine Expertise and a Firework of Culinary Delights: Masters of Wine Visit Hochschule Geisenheim University

On the evening of June 30, 2023, Hochschule Geisenheim University was proud to welcome a group of 20 guests from among the 500 participants of the 10th International Symposium of the Institute of Masters of Wine.

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Doctoral Office - Announcement Oral Defence Pierre Moulis

The Oral Defence of Pierre Moulis will take place on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 starting 08:15 a.m. at Université Bordeaux, Institut des Sciences de la Vigne et du Vin in France with the title

“Exploration of the phenomena associated with the production of pyrrole and pyridine derivatives responsible...

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First International Staff Week at Hochschule Geisenheim University

From June 12 – 16, 2023, Hochschule Geisenheim University hosted its first International Staff Week for its 14 partner universities from the Caucasus region and the Western Balkans. In total, 31 participants from Armenia, Georgia, Ukraine as well as Albania and Kosovo attended the training week. In...

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All Eyes on Biodiversity: Hochschule Geisenheim University to Organize First "Science Walks" in May and June

On May 22, the International Day for Biological Diversity, Hochschule Geisenheim University launches a new series of events called “Science Walks” (dates are listed below). The kick-off event is all about biodiversity: Starting at 6 pm in Geisenheim, everyone is invited to discover wild growing...

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Young Scientists Conference Food Biotechnology Summer School in Geisenheim Supported by DECHEMA

Discussing current topics in food biotechnology, learning from experts and peers - that's the goal of our Summer School for doctoral students and early postdocs. Expert lectures provide a comprehensive introduction to topics such as aroma production and analysis, enzymes in food production or...

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Hochschule Geisenheim University Certified as “Fairtrade University”

In mid-April, Hochschule Geisenheim University was awarded the status of a “Fairtrade University” and is only the second university in the whole of Hesse to receive this title. The certification is just one part of the university's comprehensive sustainability strategy and demonstrates its...

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Prof. Dr. Mirjam Hey is the New Vice-President of Academic & Student Affairs at Hochschule Geisenheim University

Change in the President’s Council: Two months ago, Prof. Dr. Mirjam Hey took over as Vice-President of Academic & Student Affairs. The chemistry professor began her role on March 1, 2023, succeeding Prof. Dr. Alexander von Birgelen, Professor for Plant Use, who served the position for three...

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Invitation: First Future Days of Hochschule Geisenheim University from April 17-21, 2023

Our decisions today change our world tomorrow.


At Hochschule Geisenheim University we are committed to creating strategies for a sustainable and livable future. But how can we, as students and employees, make decisions that actively contribute to this future? What does this future look like? How...

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