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"Blockchain in the Wine Industry" forum at Hochschule Geisenheim University
[Translate to English:] Michael P. Kramer (l.) mit Referent Mike Tango Bravo vom Weingut Costaflores Organic Winery in Mendoza, Argentinien © Michael P. Kramer

In 2008, an individual or group under the pseudonym Satoshi Jakamoto published the Bitcoin Protocol whitepaper with the goal of laying the foundation for a free and independent digital currency. The Bitcoin protocol works with algorithmic trust ...

University winery donates EUR 12,921 to "Geisenheim hilft! Ukraine" and launches special edition rosé wine dedicated to Ukraine
Iryna Mazur (l.) and Olena Ovadenko (r.) were involved in the design of the label. © Woody T. Herner

In April and May, the winery of Hochschule Geisenheim University donated 1 euro to the "Geisenheim hilft! Ukraine“ initiative. In total, they raised EUR 12,921 to help students and partner universities that are affected by the war. And the amount is ...

Congratulations, Anne-Katrin Kleih!
source: U.Diringer-Fischer, HGU

Ms Kleih successfully defended her doctoral thesis titled „Fresh fruit and vegetable branding: Investigating consumer behavior with visual and mixed methods“ on July 12th, 2022 at Hochschule Geisenheim University.
The cooperative Doctorate was ...

International Award for Geisenheim Junior Scientists
The team of the Department of Wine and Beverage Business © Dr. Larissa Strub

In July, the 13th Academy of Wine Business Research (AWBR) Conference was held in Dijon after it had to be postponed twice due to the pandemic.


Hochschule Geisenheim University was represented by seven junior scientists from the Department of Wine ...

Congratulations, Kathrin Antony!
Source Hochschule Geisenheim U.Diringer-Fischer

Congratulations, Kathrin Antony!
Kathrin Antony successfully defended her doctoral thesis titled “External corporate communication involving green planning and building green in the wine industry" on June 21st, 2022 at Hochschule Geisenheim ...

Europe knows how to bring together wine and football
[Translate to English:]
Bernhard Herzer

There is the upcoming, controversial Football World Cup in Qatar and the current UEFA Nations League, which is often difficult to understand. But in addition to the official European Championship for professional players, there is also a remarkable Championship for Winegrowers – the UENFW VINOEURO 2022. This year, for the first time, eight national teams were competing for the title. The host country – the Czech Republic – won the tournament, Germany finished third.

 

18 international matches, more than 300 players and team members, three venues and over 2,000 bottles of wine for tasting – that’s the summary of the UENFW VINOEURO 2022 which took place in the Czech Republic. For the first time, the agenda also ...

Teaching Award – Call for Nominations to Honor Excellence in Teaching

Do you know an instructor whose course deserves recognition? Nominate them for the Teaching Award!

This year, for the first time, Hochschule Geisenheim University presents the Teaching Award to members of staff in recognition of outstanding contributions to teaching and learning. The aim of the award is to celebrate excellence in teaching and ...

Geisenheim Doctoral Students Awarded at 2nd Wine Graduates' Forum
Presentation held by Barbara Richter © DWV / J. Hartwig

At the 2nd Wine Graduates’ Forum organized by the German Winegrowers’ Association (DWV) in mid-April, the two Geisenheim doctoral students Barbara Richter, M.Sc., and Meike Strobach, M.Sc. were honored for their outstanding presentations and awarded ...