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University of Hohenheim shows solidarity with Iranian students and employees [17.01.2026]
“We share the concerns of our Iranian university members and stand by their side,” emphasizes the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart in view of the current violence against demonstrators in Iran. A total of over 70 students and doctoral candidates from Iran are enrolled at the University of Hohenheim. In addition, there are other university members from Iran or with Iranian...more
New release:
Baking your own bread is easier than expected [10.12.2025]
Now also available in English: Together with two other experts Prof. Dr. Friedrich Longin, a distinguished wheat expert from the University of Hohenheim, has recently published “Home-made – Mastering the Art of German Bread Baking”, a book that makes baking healthy bread accessible to everyone. The book is written in English and focuses first and foremost on all those who are...more
Microplastics disrupt gut microbiome and fermentation in farm animals [26.11.2025]
Microplastics, tiny plastic particles pervasive in agricultural environments, interact with and disrupt the microbial ecosystem in the rumen – the first stomach chamber of cattle, reveals an international study. The findings of a joint study from the University of Helsinki, University of Zurich, University of Hohenheim, and Technical University of Munich not only shed light on...more
THE World University Ranking 2026:
The University of Hohenheim remains among the best 16 percent in the world [09.10.2025]
Strong in research: The University of Hohenheim is among the top 16 percent of the world’s universities in the current World University Ranking. The British magazine “Times Higher Education” (THE) publishes this ranking each year; this time it included 2,191 top universities from 115 countries. It is an evaluation of the entire university with a focus on research strength. The...more
New President of the University of Hohenheim:
Professor Christoph Schneider takes office [01.10.2025]
Professor Christoph Schneider takes office as the new President of the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart today, 1 October 2025. The climate geographer was previously full-time Vice President for Research at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. He is the successor to Professor Stephan Dabbert, who died unexpectedly a year ago after more than twelve years in office.more