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ProWein Press Trip 2026 – International Wine Journalists Visit Geisenheim

This year, Hochschule Geisenheim University was one of the stops of the annual ProWein Press Trip. On March 18, a group of about 15 international journalists visited the university to discuss the hot topic of “climate change in viticulture”.

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Successful Presentation of Hochschule Geisenheim University at ProWein Trade Fair 2026

ProWein 2026 in Düsseldorf has once again confirmed its position as the world’s leading trade fair for wines and spirits. From March 15-17, Hochschule Geisenheim University successfully presented itself at the largest industry meeting. At the joint booth of the Association of German Quality Wine…

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Professor Dr. Karl H. Mühling is Elected New President of Geisenheim University

The new president of Geisenheim University has been elected: Prof. Dr. Karl H. Mühling, an internationally renowned expert in plant nutrition, will succeed Prof. Dr. Hans Reiner Schultz. Prof. Mühling was elected at the end of January in the first round of voting by the university's extended senate…

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Global Climate Research: Prof. Dr. Claudia Kammann Selected to Contribute to UN IPCC Methodology Report

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…

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New Study Released on Wine Tourism in the Rheingau

A key economic pillar and a potential driver for the future of the cultural landscape: the vital role of wine tourism for the Rheingau's economy, quality of life, and preservation of the region’s unique cultural landscape has been demonstrated in a new study, titled ‘Wine Tourism in the Rheingau –…

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Congratulations, Julia Bächtle!

Julia Bächtle successfully defended her doctoral thesis entitled „Das Potenzial von Lebendbauweisen für den Witterungsschutz auf extensiv genutzten Weiden“ on December 08, 2025 at Hochschule Geisenheim University.

Her Doctorate was supervised by Prof. Dr. Alexander von Birgelen, Department of Urban…

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Congratulations, Madina Akan!

Madina Akan has successfully defended her doctoral thesis with the title “Co-fermentation as a means to generate low alcohol beverages with full flavor” 

on December 1, 2025 at Hochschule Geisenheim University.

Her Doctorate was jointly supervised by Prof. Dr. Jürgen Wendland, Institute of…

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Congratulations, Felipe Andrés Salinas-Bonich!

Felipe Andrés Salinas-Bonich successfully defended his doctoral thesis entitled “Evaluation of natural polyphenolic compounds from plant extracts and hydrolats, as an alternative to SO2 in winemaking“ on December 09, 2025 at Hochschule Geisenheim University.

His Doctorate was carried out within the…

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ANNOUNCEMENT: New Landscape Architecture Professors to Hold Inaugural Lecture

Hochschule Geisenheim University warmly invites all interested parties to attend the inaugural lecture of two new professors in the Department of Open Space Development. The event will take place on January 15, 2026 at 2:15 p.m. in Lecture Hall 50, and can also be attended virtually via a…

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Retrospective: ATW General Assembly 2025

On November 20–21, 2025, the 73rd general assembly of the Ausschuss für Technik im Weinbau (ATW; Committee for Technology in Viticulture) took place at Hochschule Geisenheim University. Around 45 participants from the worlds of academia, practice, and consulting were in attendance at the newest…

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