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Universities from across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland Convene at Hochschule Geisenheim University to Discuss Fundraising Strategies

This year, Hochschule Geisenheim University hosted the 'Fundraising for Universities' symposium, organized by the alumni-clubs.net, a specialist network for universities in German-speaking states. Over 30 experts from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland travelled to the Rheingau to discuss strategies,…

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Professor Jürgen Gross Receives the Applied Chemical Ecology Award 2025

At its conference in late August, the International Society of Chemical Ecology (ISCE) honored Professor Jürgen Gross with the Applied Chemical Ecology Award 2025 in recognition of his pioneering research on plant-pest interactions.

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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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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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Hochschule Geisenheim University Celebrates the Graduation of 141 Students and the Conferral of Three Doctorates

On Friday, July 25, 2025, Hochschule Geisenheim University bid farewell to 141 graduates and three newly fledged doctorate holders at its summer graduation ceremony. Over 600 guests, including family and friends of the graduates and members of the university community, were in attendance to watch…

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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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Drink Innovation Challenge Hosts Refreshing Finale – 0% Alcohol, 100% Innovation

For the fourth Drink Innovation Challenge (DIC), organized by the Gründungsfabrik Rheingau, alcohol-free beverages took the spotlight. Out of 16 applications from across Germany, five teams made it through to the final round, where they presented their innovative concepts to a live audience and…

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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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