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German Council of Science and Humanities Recommends Funding of "Viticulture Adaptation Center for Sustainability and Climate Change (VITA)" at Hochschule Geisenheim University

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

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European Association of Wine Economists Introduces new Digital Seminars – Geisenheim Scientists Contribute to the Kickoff Event

The European Association of Wine Economists (EuAWE) aims to strengthen the collaboration between researchers and the wine industry and to promote synergies between different research networks. To that end, the current ProWein Business Report was a perfect subject to kick off the digital series of...

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PreStudyplus: Key Competencies in a Digital Format

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,...

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Hochschule Geisenheim University Celebrates its Graduates digitally – with Wine and Chocolate

161 students completed their studies at Hochschule Geisenheim University in the winter semester 2020/21. With the Vice-President of Academic & Student Affairs, Prof. Dr. Alexander von Birgelen, they celebrated their graduation digitally on March 26, 2021. A joint wine tasting "Wine meets Chocolate"...

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Panic Buying and Herd Mentality

The logic behind stockpiling non-perishable goods in the first lockdown

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Cooking Wine

The term "cooking wine" can either refer to regular wines used for cooking or to wines with higher salt levels or special preservatives that were added to achieve a more stable product once opened. (Wine Spectator, 2019) As alcohol can break down fats and make meat more tender, it is favorably used...

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Risotto alle pere e formaggio: 2nd International Office Cooking Event overlooking Lake Como

Pear and cheese risotto was on the menu at the 2nd International Office online cooking event on February 06, 2021. International students and students from the Italian language course of the Language Center cooked this risotto, typical for Lombardy, under the guidance of the Italian chef Riccardo....

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Survey on "Online Wine Tastings"

In cooperation with WineTourism.com, Hochschule Geisenheim University is conducting an international survey on "Online Wine Tastings".

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Successful WOW In-Class & Online Seminar: Future Challenges in the Wine Industry

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At the beginning of December, the WOW Project – a new cooperation between Hochschule Geisenheim University and the University of West Attica in Athens (UNIWA) focusing on "Future Challenges in Viticulture, Enology and Wine Industry" – was successfully kicked off in a two-day seminar at Hochschule...

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Barbara Richter M.Sc. Receives OIV Research Scholarship

Hochschule Geisenheim University’s doctoral student receives financial support for her research on strategic cooperations in the wine sector.

 

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