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DFG Extends Funding:
In Baden-Württemberg, Climate Models of Previously Unknown Precision Are Created [20.04.2015]
2 million euros for unique approach: German Research Foundation approves another 3 years of funding for University of Hohenheim research groupmore
Excellence in Teaching:
University of Hohenheim Receives Prestigious Ars Legendi Prize [14.11.2014]
The University of Hohenheim has become the first university in Baden-Württemberg to receive the prestigious Ars Legendi Prize for excellence in teaching. The award from the Donors’ Association and the German Rectors' Conference (HRK) is considered the highest national prize for teaching quality and was presented to Prof. Dr. Martin Blum. The award was given for the reform...more
From the field instead of the factory:
Natural sweetener stevia to be finally ready for the market in 2016 [13.11.2013]
Using genetically modified yeasts a U.S. company wants to produce steviol glycosides, which have nothing to do with the sweet herb from South America. The alternative to this purely artificial product comes from the University of Hohenheim. There, an agricultural scientist is on the verge of bringing a natural state stevia sweetener to the market - thus offering a new...more
Hohenheim's Spirits Rise Again to the Top [04.10.2013]
Gold for Weinhefebrand and Whisky, silver for plum und Himbeergeist and bronze for Apfelbrand: the products made by the Research and Teaching Distillery of the University of Hohenheim have been proving their highest quality for years in tests conducted by the German Agricultural Society (DLG). That's why the University has been awarded a prize for being among the best spirits...more
Recognizing Outstanding Performance:
University of Hohenheim and friends award prizes & scholarships [09.07.2013]
The University of Hohenheim reserved its most beautiful room for the event: President Prof. Dr. Stephan Dabbert paid tribute to the 32 recipients as part of the traditional Dies academicus in the magnificent Balcony Hall. A total of 70,000 euros were awarded by friends and patrons of the university and the Hohenheimer Lehrpreis or teaching award was also presented.more