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Hochschule Geisenheim University Joins ICA Biodiversity Challenge (BioBlitz) 2023

As a member of the “Association for European Life Science Universities” (ICA) Hochschule Geisenheim University will be joining the ICA Biodiversity Challenge/BioBlitz 2023 from May 22 to June 30, 2023. The challenge, which is open to students, staff and visitors, is designed to raise awareness of...

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Young Scientists Conference Food Biotechnology Summer School in Geisenheim Supported by DECHEMA

Discussing current topics in food biotechnology, learning from experts and peers - that's the goal of our Summer School for doctoral students and early postdocs. Expert lectures provide a comprehensive introduction to topics such as aroma production and analysis, enzymes in food production or...

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Congratulations, Konni Biegert!

Konni Biegert successfully defended her doctoral thesis entitled ”Smart Horticulture: Application of sensors and modelling to predict fruit growth, quality and storage behaviour of ‘Braeburn’ apples” on March 30, 2023 at Hochschule Geisenheim University.

Her doctoral thesis was supervised by Prof....

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Eye-Tracking Study on the Beauty of Vineyard Scenery

A research cooperation between the Department of Landscape Planning and Nature Conservation, the Department of Fresh Produce Logistics and the Institute of Landscape Planning of the Mendel University in Brno, Czech Republic.

 

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Sustainable Wine Roundtable Proposes 'Pact for Packaging'

Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWRT) online members’ meeting to discuss 'pact for packaging' was held on February 23, 2023.

 

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The Porto Protocol (a Global Wine Community Sharing Knowledge and Solutions to Bring Climate Action to Life)

Discussion on the role of academic institutions in communicating knowledge on climate change and sustainability (held on February 23, 2023)

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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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Congratulations, Fabian Mengel!

Mr Mengel successfully defended his doctoral thesis titled "Kosten- und Margenstrukturen von Weingütern" on January 26th, 2023 at Hochschule Geisenheim University.

The Doctorate was supervised by Professor Dr. Andreas Kurth, Department of Wine and Beverage Business, Hochschule Geisenheim...

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ProWein Business Report 2022 out now

The wine industry responds proactively to the economic crisis

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AG Begleitforschung: Position Paper on the Expansion of Agrivoltaics Published

If Germany’s energy system is to become greenhouse gas neutral by 2045, the use of renewable energy must be expanded at a much faster rate. In this context, agri-PV systems are an innovative solution to meet our climate targets because they improve land use efficiency: solar panels mounted above...

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