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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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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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University Winery Offers Refreshments at Berlin's 'Hessenfest'

For the first time, Hochschule Geisenheim University's own winery was represented at Hessenfest, the traditional summer festival held by the Hessian state government in Berlin.

The event, which took place last week, was once again a meeting point for a range of players from the world of politics…

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Professors Döring and Muschkullus Explore Sustainability and Digitization in Inaugural Lectures

On July 3, 2025 two newly appointed professors at Hochschule Geisenheim University held their inaugural lectures. Dr. Johanna Döring (Professor of Organic Viticulture) and Dr. Thomas Muschkullus (Professor of Construction Operation and Management in Landscaping) offered guests fascinating insights…

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Sustainably Greening Indoor Spaces: An Interdisciplinary Cooperation Between Hochschule Geisenheim University and RheinMain University of Applied Sciences

How can university spaces be made greener, more technically innovative, and nicer to spend time in? This is a central question of the SNIB project – Smart Sustainable Indoor Greening – which was recently launched as a collaboration between Hochschule Geisenheim University and the Hochschule…

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