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The Franco-German University (DFH) continues to fund the international doctoral program “Impact of Climate Change on Special Crops and Their Products” for another four years. Soon, the program will consist of seven doctoral candidates who benefit from a close cooperation with the Australian Wine…

The invasive drosophila suzukii, commonly known as spotted wing drosophila, has become a serious fruit crop pest in Germany and Europe, causing severe damage to berry fruits, cherries and (red) grapevines. So far, there are no effective biological control methods. Therefore, the research project…

Hochschule Geisenheim University welcomes 23 students at the launch of the new program for managers and professionals employed in the German wine industry, which is offered in cooperation with the Center for Distance Degree Programs zfh (Zentrum für Fernstudien im Hochschulverbund). The application…

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

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,…

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"…

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

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…