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Geisenheim Alumnus Jo Wessels Ranks 7th in ASI Best Sommelier of the World Contest

Jo Wessels, B.Sc. International Wine Business graduate from South Africa, came 7th in the ASI Best Sommelier of the World Contest 2023, which was held in Paris in February 2023. A total of 68 candidates from 65 countries competed for the title. In the end, Latvia’s Raimonds Tomsons took home the...

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Hochschule Geisenheim University Calls for Donations to Support Partner University in Chernivtsi/Ukraine

Hochschule Geisenheim University and the Yuriy Fedkovych National University in Chernivtsi (Ukraine) have been cooperating since January 2022 to enable the exchange of knowledge and technology in research and teaching. Serhij Lukanjuk, Head of the International Office, and some of his colleagues...

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Geisenheimer for Life: Graduation Ceremony Held at Eberbach Monastery

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About 140 graduates from all bachelor’s and master’s programs celebrated their academic achievements in a festive ceremony held in the Laiendormitorium at Eberbach Monastery on February 17, 2023.

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ProWein Business Report 2022 out now

The wine industry responds proactively to the economic crisis

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Two New Geisenheim Reports Available

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Volume 95 by Yvette Wohlfahrt and volume 96 by Linda Bitsch

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Inaugural Lecture Held by Prof. Moritz Wagner

In his inaugural lecture held on December 7, 2022 on campus Geisenheim, Prof. Wagner introduced his current and future priorities in teaching and research.

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Geisenheim Scientists receive Certificate of Participation as Visiting Professors in Ukraine

Countless cultural property has been damaged or destroyed during the war in Ukraine. Before the Russian invasion, there were about 400 museum, 3,000 cultural sites and seven world heritage sites in Ukraine, e.g. the historic town center of Lviv close to the Polytechnic National University.

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Geisenheim Prize for Voluntary Commitment awarded to Student Initiatives

For the first time, this year’s “Geisenheim Prize for Voluntary Commitment“ was not awarded to individuals but to various student initiatives that support those affected by the war in Ukraine and refugees in Germany. Many students, and our Ukrainian students in particular, showed great commitment by...

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2022 DAAD Award presented to Viticulture Student Andreas Grell Gudiksen

The 2022 DAAD Award worth EUR 1,000 has been awarded to our M.Sc. Viticulture, Enology and Wine Business student Andreas Grell Gudiksen. Prof. Dr. Alexander von Birgelen, Vice-President of Academic & Student Affairs presented the award as part of the first-semester welcome on October 17, 2022.

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Why Study in Geisenheim? Internationale Students Give Answers in their Media Project

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As part of their media project, students from the B.Sc. International Wine Business program have created a video clip entitled “150 Years of Enthusiasm for Wine” to explain what made them decide to study in Geisenheim. They were supported by their lecturer Frank Schulz, Head of Communication...

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