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Record Number of Visitors Attend Open Campus

This past weekend, Hochschule Geisenheim University opened its doors wide to welcome guests to its Open Campus. Held under the theme ‘Research, Education, Praxis’, the event attracted plenty of visitors, including curious members of the public, prospective students, and alumni. Over the course of…

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International Symposium on the Future of Vine Rootstocks in Geisenheim: New Impetus in the Fight Against Phylloxera

Even 160 years after their introduction, the use of resilient vine rootstocks remains the only effective method for controlling Phylloxera. In order to protect viticulture from this dangerous pest in the long term – and to aid in combatting the climate-related challenges such as rising temperatures,…

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GiESCO 2025: Geisenheim Welcomes the Global Viticulture Community

Solutions for the viticulture of today and tomorrow were at the core of the 23rd international GiESCO conference, which took place at Hochschule Geisenheim University this week. Under the theme ‘Above and Below – Towards the Future’, 350 experts of viticulture from across 23 countries gathered to…

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Saving Microbes to Preserve Crops: Geisenheim Researchers Call for Action

Healthy soils, resilient plants, and stable harvests – these all share a key factor that has long been underestimated: the wild relatives of our cultivated crops and their associated microbes. A newly published article in Nature Communications, led by Hochschule Geisenheim University, explains why…

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University President Hans Reiner Schultz Awarded the 'Goldene Lindenblatt'

A special award for a special person – what an honor! During the traditional 'Stunde der Heimat' at Geisenheim's Lindenfest – an annual event celebrating the town's history, culture, and people – the university's president, Professor Hans Reiner Schultz, was awarded with the Goldene Lindenblatt…

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Research, Education, Praxis: Hochschule Geisenheim University To Open Its Doors For The 2025 Open Campus

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…

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University’s ‘Wein im Wandel’ Podcast Releases New Episode on Novel Grape Varieties

One of the most fundamental challenges facing the wine industry is ensuring the resilience of viticulture. New grape varieties, as well as fast and efficient breeding, have the potential to make a significant impact. But what experiences are being made with new varieties in practice? And what…

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Professors Döring and Muschkullus Explore Sustainability and Digitization in Inaugural Lectures

On July 3, 2025 two newly appointed professors at Hochschule Geisenheim University held their inaugural lectures. Dr. Johanna Döring (Professor of Organic Viticulture) and Dr. Thomas Muschkullus (Professor of Construction Operation and Management in Landscaping) offered guests fascinating insights…

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High-Ranking Hungarian Delegation Visits Hochschule Geisenheim University

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…

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Organic Viticulture and Construction Site Robots: New Professors at Hochschule Geisenheim University To Introduce Their Research

At 4 p.m. on July 3, 2025, inaugural lectures for two new professors at Hochschule Geisenheim University will take place in Lecture Hall 50. Professor of Organic Viticulture Dr. Johanna Döring and Professor of Construction Operation and Management Dr.-Ing. Thomas Muschkullus will introduce their…

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