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Electricity & Rain:
Solar parks and artificial dunes could trigger rain in deserts [13.05.2026]
Sufficiently large and cleverly designed solar parks could influence the weather in coastal desert areas in such a way that it rains. A similar effect could probably also be achieved by artificial dunes several hundred meters high. This is the assessment of a research team at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart. They now intend to confirm their hypothesis in the desert on...more
CHE University Ranking:
Students see Business Administration and Economics in the leading group [07.05.2026]
Excellent in terms of range of courses, study support, and supervisors: In the ranking published today by the Center for Higher Education Development (CHE), students at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart gave top ratings for all indicators. Students who are currently thinking about studying for a Bachelor’s degree can find out for themselves about the programs on offer...more
Milestone for research and teaching:
University of Hohenheim is publishing new bioeconomy textbook edition [14.04.2026]
The bioeconomy is more than just a global trend – it is the key to a sustainable future. In view of global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and food security, there is a growing need for specialists with interdisciplinary knowledge. A well-founded and comprehensive description of all aspects of a sustainable bioeconomy is offered by the English-language...more
QS Subject Rankings 2026:
Hohenheim University’s agricultural research is No. 1 in Germany [25.03.2026]
Top ranking for cutting-edge research: In agricultural sciences, including food sciences, the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart has regained the No. 1 position in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026, released today. Across Europe, it ranks among the top ten in this field at No. 6. It is also among the world’s leading universities in agricultural sciences: It...more
StudyCheck Award:
Students rate the University of Hohenheim as “Top University 2026” [28.01.2026]
Students at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart consider their university to be one of the best in Germany. Coming in 5th place among the most popular universities in Germany, the university secured the “StudyCheck Award 2026.” On the “StudyCheck” comparison portal, students can submit ratings for their universities and degree programs nationwide. In fact, the University...more