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12th ISHS Rubus & Ribes Symposium in Germany and Switzerland
[Translate to English:] Verleihung der ISHS Urkunden und Medaillen durch Vertreter des ISHS an die drei Veranstalter der Tagung; von links nach rechts: C. Finn, USA, K. Hummer, USA, P. Oliveira, Portugal, G. Muster, Staatliche Lehr- und Versuchsanstalt Weinsberg, E. Krüger, Hochschule Geisenheim, und C. Carlen, Agroscope Schweiz © Ludger Linnemanntöns

The 12th International Rubus & Ribes Symposium (raspberries and blackberries, as well as redcurrants and gooseberries) in Germany and Switzerland at the end of June, 2019, was organized by, among others, Dr. Erika Krüger from the Geisenheim University's Department of Pomology.

More than 200 scientist, breeders, consultants and some growers from 37 countries met from June 22 to 28, 2019, for the 12th International  Rubus & Ribes (raspberries and blackberries, as well as redcurrants and gooseberries) Symposium held by the ...

First class held live from India

"Horticulture in the Tropics and Sub-Tropics" – Hochschule Geisenheim University's first Webinar using DFN Adobe Connect.

As part of the "International Horticulture" module, a lecture was held by Dr. Wolfram Spreer, a scientist currently working at the well-known World of Vegetable Center in Hyderabad, Indien, and whose area of expertise is Agricultural Technology in ...

Experiencing the wine industry in France

An Exursion for Students of International Wine Business (B.Sc.)

An article by Zhichao Li, Fengming Yang, Ruotong Zhao, Chi Ching Schöpke and Lilian Hong, Students of International Wine Business (B.Sc.)


We, a group of International Wine Business students from Asia – Zhichao Li, Fengming Yang and Ruotong Zhao from ...

Wine Tourism Seminar at Burgundy School of Wine & Spirits Business, Dijon
© Susan Bail

The Beginning of a fruitful Collaboration

An article by Susan Bail, Student of International Wine Business (B.Sc.)


As part of a new collaboration between the esteemed Burgundy School of Business BSB and Hochschule Geisenheim University, six students from International Wine Business and ...

Graduation Ceremony for Vinifera Graduates at Hochschule Geisenheim University

Alumni together with representatives from the EMaVE-Consortium meet industry representatives at the Rheingau University and at ProWein Düsseldorf.

On March 18 and 19, 2019 the EMaVE-Consortium (European Master of Viticulture and Enology) held a meeting at Hochschule Geisenheim University. Representatives from many renowned European universities for viticulture, enology and wine business also ...

Prof. Andreas Holzapfel Receives Science Award 2019 worth €20,000
[Translate to English:] v.l.n.r.: Dr. Michael Sternbeck und Prof. Dr. Andreas Holzapfel mit Juror Thomas Fell

The EHI Foundation and GS1 Germany honoured Hochschule Geisenheim University's Professor for Logistic Management in the category "Cooperation" for his project dealing with improving inventory accuracy in the retail trade. Prof. Andreas Holzapfel carried out the project together with the Katholischen Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt and the dm-drogerie markt GmbH + Co. KG.

Prof. Andreas Holzapfel, Professor for Logistics Management at Hochschule Geisenheim University, has been awarded the Science Prize 2019 in the category "Cooperation". The prize, worth €20,000 awarded by the EHI Foundation and GS1 Germany, is seen as ...

Universität Talca (Chile) to Adopt Geisenheim's 'Dual' Concept for Viticulture Program

Prof. Randolf Kauer, Head of Viticulture and Enology Division, visits Chile to present 'Geisenheim dual program model' to representatives from Universität Talca and Campus Colchagua.

On the invitation of the President of Universität Talca (UTA), Prof. Álvaro Rojas Marín, Prof. Randolf Kauer, Head of the Viticulture and Enology Division at Hochschule Geisenheim University, presented an overview of the German academic system and ...

New Minister of Science Angela Dorn visited Hochschule Geisenheim University for the first time
[Translate to English:] Campus-Rundgang mit Ministerin und Staatssekretärin

"Since January 18, 2019 Angela Dorn is the new Minister of Science. She is focusing on the development of science, research and culture in Hessen's society and is promoting Hessen's competitiveness. Therefore, she supports and promotes the universities, research institutions, cultural heritage and the arts." Source: HMWK

Together with the state secretary Ayse Asar, the Hessen Minister of Science and Art visited Hochschule Geisenheim University on March 12, 2019.


After a presentation of the university in the "Goethezimmer", President Hans Reiner Schultz, ...

The Danish ambassador visited Geisenheim
[Translate to English:] Peter H. Niederelz, S.E Friis Arne Petersen, Prof. Dr. Claudia Kammann, Vize-Präsident Lehre Prof. Dr. Otmar Löhnertz

Together with Peter H. Niederelz (Europe-Union-Germany, Pressclub Wiesbaden), the Danish ambassador S.E. Friis Arne Petersen, visited Hochschule Geisenheim University on March 8, 2019.

Welcome and Presentation of Hochschule Geisenheim University by Professor Otmar Löhnertz


Presentation of the FACE Free Air Carbon Dioxide Enrichment Project on climate impact research 
(Professor Claudia Kammann)


Presentation of a research project ...

First-ever Geisenheimer Science Pub
Eduard von Lade gets a makeover!
HSG founder Eduard von Lade reimagined for the digital age!

Experience Science at first hand!

1. Geisenheim Science Pub

  • Date:  March 26, 2019
  • Start: 7.30 p.m.
  • Location: "Zweiundzwanzig", Lindenplatz 1, 65366 Geisenheim

Free entrance. First come, first served!


Experience Science at first hand! You can look forward to an exciting evening ...