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New Programs and Expanding Research Excellence: President Mühling Shares Vision for Hochschule Geisenheim University

New degree programs, a stronger international focus, and driving research and industry partnerships – Prof. Dr. habil. Karl H. Mühling shared his strategic vision for the future of Hochschule Geisenheim University during an academic reception held on October 26, 2026. About five months after taking…

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Hochschule Geisenheim University Celebrates Opening of New Research and Educational Brewery

On October 1, 2026, we celebrated the official opening of our new experimental and educational brewery – an important milestone for research and education at Hochschule Geisenheim University!

Prof. Dr. Bernd Lindemann welcomed the guests – including Prof. Dr. Martina Gastl, professor and head of…

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Hochschule Geisenheim University to Open its Doors for Researchers' Night on September 25, 2026

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What will next-generation agriculture look like? What’s in our food and beverages? How are digital technologies used in viticulture and horticulture? And why are there robotic assistance dogs on a construction site? These questions – and many more – will be addressed on Friday, September 25 from…

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Bridging Research, Practice and Innovation: Prof. Dr. Jochen Vestner Takes on Professorship for Enology

On August 1, 2026, Prof. Dr. Jochen Vestner took on the Professorship for Enology at Hochschule Geisenheim University. Vestner, who holds a PhD in chemistry and enology, combines international research experience with many years of practical experience in the wine industry. His research focuses on…

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Summer Graduation 2026: Celebrating Graduates’ Achievements in Academia and Research

On July 24, 2026, Hochschule Geisenheim University bid farewell to 156 graduates and three doctorate holders at its summer graduation ceremony. Numerous guests including family, friends and members of the university community attended the ceremony to watch the graduates receive their certificates.

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Hochschule Geisenheim University and Armenian National Agrarian University Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Geisenheim University and the Armenian National Agrarian University (ANAU) have elevated their long-standing collaboration to a new strategic level. On Thursday, President Prof. Dr. habil. Karl H. Mühling and ANAU Rector Dr. Hrachya Zakoyan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Geisenheim.…

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"With Both Heart and Mind" – Hochschule Geisenheim University Bids Farewell to Long-Standing President Prof. Dr. Hans Reiner Schultz

With a huge round of applause, personal appreciations and a symbolic gesture, Hochschule Geisenheim University bid farewell to its long-standing president Prof. Dr. Hans Reiner Schultz on Thursday, June 25. After more than 13 years at the head of the university, his successor Prof. Dr. habil. Karl…

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Refreshing Ideas for Innovative Beverages

At the 2026 Drink Innovative Challenge (DIC), five creative teams pitched their visionary ideas to the jury and audience to win cash prizes and the chance to produce a prototype.

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Prof. Dr. Karl H. Mühling Takes Office as President of Hochschule Geisenheim University

On June 1, 2026, Prof. Karl H. Mühling officially took office as the new president of Hochschule Geisenheim University. The internationally renowned scientist and plant nutrition expert succeeds Prof. Hans Reiner Schultz, who has significantly shaped the university over the past 13 years. Prof.…

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"We Can Learn a lot from Plant Adaptability"

On June 1, 2026, Prof. Dr. Mühling took office as the new president of Hochschule Geisenheim University. A recognized agricultural scientist and academic manager, he has been associated with the university for many decades. In this interview, he discusses his career, his passion for research and…

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