Press releases

Hochschule Geisenheim University and Armenian National Agrarian University Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Geisenheim University and the Armenian National Agrarian University (ANAU) have elevated their long-standing collaboration to a new strategic level. On Thursday, President Prof. Dr. habil. Karl H. Mühling and ANAU Rector Dr. Hrachya Zakoyan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Geisenheim.…

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Prof. Dr. Katrin Kahlen Elected New Vice-President of Research

On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, Hochschule Geisenheim University’s senate unanimously elected Prof. Dr. Katrin Kahlen as new Vice-President of Research to serve for a three-year term. She will take office on October 1, 2026, succeeding Prof. Dr. Annette Reineke, who has headed the university’s research…

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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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"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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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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