Press releases

HGU Hosts EU-GIFT Staff Week, Bringing Together Guests from Partner Universities

In the first week of July, Hochschule Geisenheim University hosted the EU-Gift Staff Week, bringing together 10 colleagues from the European partner universities of Bordeaux, Verona, Eger, Cluj-Napoca and Trás-os-Montes /Alto Douro. Key topics included expanding direct and virtual collaboration,…

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Congratulations on your doctoral degree, Dr. Shanmugapriya Selvaraj

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We warmly congratulate Dr. Shanmugapriya Selvaraj on the successful completion of her doctoral studies.

In her doctoral thesis, entitled "Mapping Winter Catch Crops in Germany Using Sentinel-1 SAR and Sentinel-2 Optical Time Series," Dr. Selvaraj investigated satellite-based approaches for mapping…

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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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Living Classroom: Hochschule Geisenheim University Opens new Research Trail

Experience research first-hand! Hochschule Geisenheim University has opened its new research trail above the campus. Designed for both experts and the interested public, the 2.8-kilometer trail highlights ongoing research in sustainable viticulture, biodiversity, water management, and…

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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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Studying with a Practical Focus: Hochschule Geisenheim University Impresses Visitors at Study Info Day

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Hochschule Geisenheim University opened its doors to welcome over 200 prospective students and industry representatives from across Germany. Between 1 – 6 pm, prospective students, parents and teachers took the opportunity to explore the practice-oriented range of…

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New Study Examines Correlation between Vitamin C and Uric Acid Levels

High levels of uric acid in the blood are a significant risk factor for gout. Around 20% of adults have elevated levels, while 1-2% already suffer from the metabolic disease. A new nutrition study involving the University of Kiel and Hochschule Geisenheim University now suggests a possible link…

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Green Interiors – Smart and Sustainable

Cross-university project successfully completed

 

Three programs, two universities, one goal: smart, sustainable, AI-supported indoor greening. The SNIB project – a collaboration between the Media Management and Business Informatics programs (Hochschule RheinMain) and Geisenheim's Crop and…

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