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Rheingauer Volksbank Honors Geisenheim Viticulture Students

Young talent shaping the future of viticulture through passion and innovation: On November 14, 2025, Michael Bruch and Jakob Müller won over the jury of the Rheingauer Volksbank Prize with their excellent bachelor's theses in the field of Viticulture and Enology. Both students received an award of …

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Design Exhibition for the Federal Horticulture Show in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley Opens

On Friday, November 7, the exhibition 'Ideas and Approaches for the BUGA 2029' was officially opened. BUGA, a shortening of 'Bundesgartenschau', is Germany's biennial federal horticultural show which will be held in the Upper Middle Rhine Valley in 2029. The exhibition presents visions and concepts…

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Free Student Tickets Available for the 2025 International DWV Congress in Mainz

The Deutsche Weinbauverband e.V. has 50 free day passes available for students and pupils who want to attend the 65th International DWV Congress, which will take place December 1–3 in Mainz under the title 'Developing Wine Culture with a View to Precision, Efficiency, and Sustainability'. The free…

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Hochschule Geisenheim University Welcomes First-Semester Students and Awards Prizes for Volunteer Work

Hochschule Geisenheim University welcomes 278 new students at the start of the 2025/26 winter semester, including over 40 international students.

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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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Applications Open for the Adolf and Dr. Eberhard Fraund Prize 2025

If you are planning to continue your education with a master's or MBA degree after completing your bachelor's program, make sure to apply to the Adolf and Dr. Eberhard Fraund Prize!

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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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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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Passion, Innovation, and Praxis: Landscape Architecture Students Celebrate the End of the Semester

On July 9, students from the Landscape Architecture degree program at Hochschule Geisenheim University marked the end of the 2025 summer semester with their ‘Epilogue’ event, featuring various presentations and prizes. Lecturers, subject representatives, guests, and students gathered in the new…

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