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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 ...

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 ...

Hochschule Geisenheim University Celebrates Graduation Ceremony at Schloss Johannisberg
Wine Business as well as Viticulture and Enology graduates.

Hochschule Geisenheim University bid farewell to the graduates of the summer semester 2021 during an in-person ceremony held on August 27, 2021 at Schloss Johannisberg. In total, 162 graduates received their certificates.

After the two previous ceremonies had to be held online due to the corona pandemic, University President Prof. Dr. Hans Reiner Schultz, his Vice-President of Academic & Student Affairs Prof. Dr. Alexander von Birgelen and the President of the ...

Hochschule Geisenheim University Uses Luca App for Contact Tracing

Fast and complete contact tracing in addition to a high vaccination rate will be crucial to organize as many on-site courses and lectures as possible during the winter semester 2021/22. As a comprehensive solution for efficient contact tracing, ...

The Academic Bicycle Challenge - Hochschule Geisenheim University Ranks 4th

For the third time, Hochschule Geisenheim University has competed in the Academic Bicycle Challenge (ABC) and comes in 4th place among all participating universites worldwide! The great ranking emphasizes our commitment to a sustainable mobility and the wellbeing of our students and staff.

This years' ABC was a huge success - not just for our university but also for climate protection!


We would like to thank all those who have participated on behalf of Hochschule Geisenheim University, and congratulations to the three staff members who ...