Insects play an important role in many areas of life. Many species are of fundamental importance, especially for pollinating crops and repelling pests. They fulfill essential functions in the vast majority of ecosystems, which is why the current decline in insect populations is extremely worrying.…

On November 14, 2024, historian Oliver Mathias held a lecture at Hochschule Geisenheim University on the impact of 'Gleichschaltung' – the coordination of political, social, and cultural institutions to run in accordance with Nazi ideology – on the Prussian Teaching Institute for Viticulture, Fruit…

On October 24 Hochschule Geisenheim University and the Berufliche Schulen Rheingau (Rheingau Vocational Schools; BSR) signed a groundbreaking cooperation agreement with the goal of forming a nationwide competence center in the area of beverage technology and food science. Their aim is to provide…

Hochschule Geisenheim University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas Muschkullus as the new Professor of Construction Operation and Management in the Department of Landscaping and Vegetation Technology. This role was previously held by Professor Gerd Helget, who taught at Geisenheim…

On 22 October, Dr. Andreas Lukas will give an inaugural lecture as Geisenheim University's new honorary professor. Interested students, employees, and members of the public are invited to attend. The lecture will be held in German in Lecture Room 10 at the Villa Monrepos and will begin at 5 p.m.

The 5th International Workshop on European Canker at Hochschule Geisenheim University took place this year on October 8–9, 2024. Experts from all over the world convened in Geisenheim to discuss the management of this widespread fungal plant pathogen.