Press releases

Rheingauer Volksbank Prize 2024 Awarded to Geisenheim Graduates for Their Outstanding Work in the Field of Viticulture

This year, the Rheingauer Volksbank Prize was awarded to two graduates of Geisenheim's Viticulture and Enology degree program: Kira Dreis and Joachim Bumen. Dreis was honored for her innovative contribution to weed control for winegrowing on steep slopes, Bumen for his groundbreaking work on…

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Thomas Muschkullus Appointed as a New Professor at Hochschule Geisenheim University

Hochschule Geisenheim University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas Muschkullus as the new Professor of Construction Operation and Management in the Department of Landscaping and Vegetation Technology. This role was previously held by Professor Gerd Helget, who taught at Geisenheim…

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Working Together to Improve Teaching: Teaching Award 2024

What makes for an outstanding idea in the world of teaching? How can teachers inspire each other? And are there new interior space designs that can help support great teaching? These questions were at the center of the university’s annual Teaching Award ceremony and subsequent Teaching Forum event,…

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Hochschule Geisenheim University Welcomes New Students and Awards Prizes for Social Commitment

Today, Hochschule Geisenheim University welcomed 307 new students at the start of the winter semester, 13 percent of whom were international students. During the ceremony, Vice-President of Academic and Student Affairs Mirjam Hey, President Hans Reiner Schultz, and Mayor of Geisenheim Christian…

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Head of Koblenz's Building Department Dr. Andreas Lukas Becomes an Honorary Professor at Hochschule Geisenheim University

On 22 October, Dr. Andreas Lukas will give an inaugural lecture as Geisenheim University's new honorary professor. Interested students, employees, and members of the public are invited to attend. The lecture will be held in German in Lecture Room 10 at the Villa Monrepos and will begin at 5 p.m.

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International Workshop on European Canker at Hochschule Geisenheim University Draws in Experts From Around the World

The 5th International Workshop on European Canker at Hochschule Geisenheim University took place this year on October 8–9, 2024. Experts from all over the world convened in Geisenheim to discuss the management of this widespread fungal plant pathogen.

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Hochschule Geisenheim Marks Hessian Sustainability Day with a Packed Program

What do apples, packaging solutions, biological diversity, and community activism for wind power have in common? These topics all represent different facets of sustainability and were the subjects of diverse talks held yesterday at Hochschule Geisenheim University’s Hessian Sustainability Day event.…

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Arboriculture Conference at Hochschule Geisenheim University Met with Great Interest

The annual Arboriculture Conference, organized by the Rhine-Main municipal arboriculture working group and Hochschule Geisenheim University, took place this past Thursday on September 19, 2024. For the first time, there were over 130 experts in attendance. This year, the theme of the conference was…

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Summer School on Foods with Geographical Indications at Hochschule Geisenheim University

Parma ham, Allgäuer Bergkäse, and Frankfurter Grüne Soße – these are just some examples of foods with a protected designation of origin. Such protections are intended to not only guarantee the quality of a product but also help support regional economies and promote traditional production methods.…

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Germany's Second 'Climate Box' Set Up in Geisenheim

The reason behind the ominous green posters adorning Geisenheim's town center and the cryptic message in the local paper was finally revealed on August 9: a Climate Box has been constructed in Geisenheim, the second of its kind in Germany.

 

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