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New Study on Wine Tourism in the Rheingau Released

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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Honoring Longstanding Members – Alumni in the Spotlight

As part of the annual general meeting of the VEG – Geisenheim Alumni Association e.V., numerous long-standing members of the association were honored on November 29, 2025. For Hochschule Geisenheim University, this occasion provides a welcome opportunity to focus on the people who once studied,…

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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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Future Perspectives for Viticulture in the Rheingau: Opportunities in a Time of Crisis

In spite of the current crisis in viticulture, there are still opportunities waiting to be leveraged. Highlighting such opportunities was the primary goal of a recent professional conference held on December 4, 2025, at Hochschule Geisenheim University.

 

'What does structural transformation in…

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Startup Award 2025: Entrepreneurial Spirit Lights up the Rheingau-Taunus Region

At the grand finale of the sixth edition of the Startup Award, founders and startup teams from universities, schools, and across the Rheingau-Taunus region presented innovative ideas and business models to an audience of around 130 guests at the EBS University of Business and Law. As always, the…

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Dry-Stone Wall Course Takes Place in the ‘Krähennest’

University course gives students hands-on experience in building and preserving historic dry-stone walls.

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KINDERUNI 2025: Kids Awarded Kinderuni Diplomas For Exploring Chocolate, Robots and Insects

Hochschule Geisenheim Univeristy has honored 44 young researchers with special KINDERUNI diplomas for taking part in a series of kid-friendly lectures and expanding their knowledge of science.

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Successful Opening of the 65th International DWV Congress in Mainz

Today, the scientific portion of the 65th International DWV Congress was officially opened at the Electoral Palace in Mainz. Klaus Schneider, President of the German Winegrowers’ Association (DWV), remarked that it was 'wonderful to once again hold an in-person congress with so many dedicated…

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