Press releases

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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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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Graduation Ceremony: Hochschule Geisenheim University Honors Graduates

On March 27, 2026, Hochschule Geisenheim University held its winter graduation ceremony to honor a total of 203 graduates. In a festive setting, many guests including family members, friends and members of the university community watched the graduates receive their diplomas.

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ProWein Press Trip 2026 – International Wine Journalists Visit Geisenheim

This year, Hochschule Geisenheim University was one of the stops of the annual ProWein Press Trip. On March 18, a group of about 15 international journalists visited the university to discuss the hot topic of “climate change in viticulture”.

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Successful Presentation of Hochschule Geisenheim University at ProWein Trade Fair 2026

ProWein 2026 in Düsseldorf has once again confirmed its position as the world’s leading trade fair for wines and spirits. From March 15-17, Hochschule Geisenheim University successfully presented itself at the largest industry meeting. At the joint booth of the Association of German Quality Wine…

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Global Climate Research: Prof. Dr. Claudia Kammann Selected to Contribute to UN IPCC Methodology Report

We are delighted to announce that Prof. Dr. Claudia Kammann, Professor for Research into Climatic Effects on Special Crops, will be contributing to the next IPCC Methodology Report entitled “Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies, Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage for National Greenhouse Gas…

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New Study Released on Wine Tourism in the Rheingau

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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ANNOUNCEMENT: New Landscape Architecture Professors to Hold Inaugural Lecture

Hochschule Geisenheim University warmly invites all interested parties to attend the inaugural lecture of two new professors in the Department of Open Space Development. The event will take place on January 15, 2026 at 2:15 p.m. in Lecture Hall 50, and can also be attended virtually via a…

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