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WOW Conference „Sustainable Wine Tourism“ taking place at Hochschule Geisenheim University in December

A hybrid conference on Sustainable Wine Tourism will take place at Hochschule Geisenheim University on December 2-3, 2021.

Experts and professionals from the field will analyze the current situation and future perspectives of the sector. There will be keynote talks from international boards, such...

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Prof. Dr. Dimitrios S. Paraforos becomes new Deputy Professor for Agricultural Engineering

Dimitrios S. Paraforos grew up on a farm in Northern Greece. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in automation engineering earned from the University of Athens and a Master’s degree in agricultural engineering awarded by the University of Thessaly. After working in the industry for several years, he joined...

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Professor Müller Thurgau Prize 2021 awarded to Dr. Rolf Bernhardt

The prize is jointly awarded by Hochschule Geisenheim University and the Geisenheim Alumni Association e.V. (VEG) to honor Dr. Rolf Bernhardt’s outstanding commitment to promote the university and its predecessor institution.

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Prof. Dr. Christoph-Martin Geilfus new Professor for Soil Science and Plant Nutrition

Christoph-Martin Geilfus studied Agricultural Science and Environmental Management (B.Sc.) and Agrobiotechnology (M.Sc.) at Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen. He also holds a doctoral degree in Plant Nutrition earned at Christian Albrechts University in Kiel. In his doctoral thesis he studied the...

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Mentoring Program for Women in Business and Science – Apply Now!

Mentoring Hessen, a joint project of Hessian universities and universities of applied science, provides tailored career guidance for women.

Apply now to take part in the mentoring programs ProCareer.MINT, ProCareer.Doc, ProAcademia and ProProfessur. ProCareer.MINT aims to provide support for...

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Geisenheim Research Forum 2021: More than 40 Posters, 36 Presentations, Groundbreaking Projects and Fertile Ground for New Ideas

For two days - between September 30 and October 1, 2021 - the Aula of Hochschule Geisenheim University turned into a vibrant hub for innovative ideas. Divided into the University's five research focal points, experts presented their projects and engaged in scientific discussions

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Welcome Prof. Dr. Moritz Wagner

Moritz Wagner studied at the University of  Hohenheim in Stuttgart where he obtained his PhD in 2017 on methodological approaches for assessing the environmental performance of the cultivation and use of renewable resources in the context of bioeconomy. After his PhD he worked as a postdoc and...

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The Maths Behind a Perfect Cup of Coffee

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Can maths help us make a better cup of coffee? Yes, indeed! Because each of the coffee making processes, such as grinding and roasting, are science-driven. Great taste and subtle flavors are not a coincidence but rather the result of mathematical models. In cooperation with PROBAT, the world market...

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Study Info Day Goes Digital: Learn More About Hochschule Geisenheim University's Degree Programs on November 12, 2021

On our “Digital Study Info Day” on November 12, 2021, prospective students have the chance to learn more about studying at Hochschule Geisenheim University with just a few clicks. Between 4:00 – 7:00 pm, the heads of the degree programs will provide information on the B.Sc. Horticulture, Beverage...

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