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MARK YOUR CALENDER: Walk-in Vaccination in the Rheingau-Taunus District

Even after the vaccination center in Eltville closed its doors on September 30, 2021, the Rhenigau-Taunus distrcit continues its vaccination campain in the region entitled "Be smart - get the jab". In various towns throughout the region, mobile ...

Mentoring Program for Women in Business and Science – Apply Now!
[Translate to English:] © Mentoring Hessen

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.  ...

Geisenheim Research Forum 2021: More than 40 Posters, 36 Presentations, Groundbreaking Projects and Fertile Ground for New Ideas
[Translate to English:] Bildquelle: Winfried Schönbach

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

The event was organized in a hybrid format so that all interested members of the University had the chance to join. "We have provided fertile ground for new projects to grow. Now it is up to us to continue to invest in them so that they can bear ...

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 ...

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 leader in coffee processing plants, Hochschule Geisenheim University simulated the very complex coffee roasting process and was able to identify solutions to improve the process. The results help to further improve the roasters and save energy. If you want to learn more about the project, please click on the video:

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 ...

Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Beverage Technology Center and Academic Building at Hochschule Geisenheim University
Turning the first sod: Angela Dorn, Michael Boddenberg, Thomas Platte, Prof. Dr. Hans Reiner Schultz and Christina Aßmann, mayor of Geisenheim (l.), as well as Martin Bez from the architectural firm Bez + Kock Architekten Generalplaner GmbH (r.) © Woody T. Herner

Start of the construction phase to build enhanced study, teaching and research facilities

With a symbolic turn of the sod, Angela Dorn, Minister of State for Higher Education, Research, Science and the Arts of Hesse, Michael Boddenberg, Minister of Finance of the State of Hesse and University President Hans Reiner Schultz celebrated the ...

Wine Industry and Key Stakeholders Join Forces to Define Sustainability

For the first time, more than 40 key actors in the production and marketing of wine around the world have joined forces to accelerate action as sustainability challenges mount. The newly formed Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) is a unique coalition of leading wine brands, small producers, distributors, retailers, environmental organisations, and others – all joined in their determination to make the wine sector a sustainability leader.

London, Sept. 15, 2021


From drought to flooding, from rising temperatures, increased wildfires and social pressures around workers’ rights and diversity, the wine industry, like any other, has significant issues to tackle to ensure resilience, keep ...

"Hessen Horizon" Funding Program: State Secretary Ayse Asar Presents Hochschule Geisenheim University with Notice of Funding Approvals
From left to right: Dr. Maria Schulze-Sylvester, State Secretary Ayse Asar, University President Prof. Dr. Hans Reiner Schultz, Vice-President of Research Prof. Dr. Annette Reineke; Picture Credit: WOODWORKS

Outstanding scientific research, the European Green Deal and economic mondernization – that's what the EU Program for Research and Innovation called "Horizon Europe" is all about. With "Hessen Horizon", the State of Hesse has set up a kick-start fund for EU research projects at Hessian universities. Hochschule Geisenheim University benefits from the fund in several ways.

State Secretary Ayse Asar officially presented the notice of funding approval for "Hessen Horizon" on September 07, 2021.


Hochschule Geisenheim University is implementing one of many successful projects of the Hessen Horizon program. The university ...