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Improving the life and health of allergy patients: a cooperation project between Hochschule Geisenheim University and renowned partners led by R-Biopharm combines clinical, analytical and production know-how

In a joint effort to repopulate Arnica montana in its natural habitat, BUND Taunusstein, Hochschule Geisenheim University, the Botanical Garden of Marburg and the University of Marburg planted 500 seedlings across the Rheingau area.

Some of you already know the Academic Bicycle Challenge (ABC) from the last two years. The ABC wants to find the most active cycling institutions of higher education worldwide. Our university is joining the ABC in June 2021. Together we will be able to prove that we are awesome on the bicycle as well!

The Franco-German University (DFH) continues to fund the international doctoral program “Impact of Climate Change on Special Crops and Their Products” for another four years. Soon, the program will consist of seven doctoral candidates who benefit from a close cooperation with the Australian Wine Research Institute and the University of Adelaide.

The invasive drosophila suzukii, commonly known as spotted wing drosophila, has become a serious fruit crop pest in Germany and Europe, causing severe damage to berry fruits, cherries and (red) grapevines. So far, there are no effective biological control methods. Therefore, the research project “ParaDrosu” aims to develop an innovative strategy for sustainable and biological pest control based on specific natural antagonists.

Hochschule Geisenheim University welcomes 23 students at the launch of the new program for managers and professionals employed in the German wine industry, which is offered in cooperation with the Center for Distance Degree Programs zfh (Zentrum für Fernstudien im Hochschulverbund). The application period for the winter semester 2021/22 starts on May 2, 2021.

About 32.6 million euros for a new science building for viticulture, sustainability and climate change – the German Council of Science and Humanities has recommended funding the application of Hochschule Geisenheim University

Within the scope of the ESF project Pre-Studyplus, which is organized by the International Center, learning modules in a blended learning format are to be developed in the medium-term, for example for the subject-specific acquisition of German language skills and key competencies. With the modules, Hochschule Geisenheim University wants to help internationals and students in need for support to settle into university life. The project is funded as part of the program entitled "Offene Hochschule: Potenziale nutzen, Übergänge vorbereiten" by the Hessian Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and the Arts and the European Social Funds (ESF).