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2018

13.11 - New EU project at the University of Kassel optimizes crop production, the Department of Agricultural Engineering headed by Prof. Dr. Oliver Hensel is involved with funding of 0.5 million euros
17.10.2018 - "Code of Practice for the Production of Organic Food" project at the University of Kassel develops a code of conduct for the processing of organic food
10.09.2018 - "Getting to the roots of soil research" - The German Research Foundation (DFG) is funding a new priority program on rhizosphere research with six million euros. The Department of Soil Science at the University of Kassel, headed by Prof. Dr. Stephan Peth, is one of the German research institutions receiving funding
25. and 26.08.2018 - Federal Minister reviews robotics project of the Department of Agricultural Engineering at the University of Kassel
30.07.2018 - Activated carbon from leaves: University of Kassel coordinates new research project - the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is funding the project with two million euros
18.05.2018 - Architecture, mathematics, agriculture: three out of four prizes for excellent teaching go to the University of Kassel
17.04.2018 - Recently discovered fungus named after Witzenhausen - Prof. Dr. Maria Finckh, Head of the Department of Ecological Plant Protection at the University of Kassel, and her former doctoral candidate Adnan Sisic discover two new species of fungi
08.03.2018 - Dr Barbara Sturm receives Anton Schlüter Medal for her habilitation thesis "Systemic optimization and design approach for thermal food processes - Increase of quality, process- and resource efficiency in dried agricultural products manufacturing"
03.05.2018 - Measuring device prevents bacterial growth in maize silos - Isaiah Eterno Muchilwa (alumnus of FB 11 - Ecological Agricultural Sciences) receives 150,000 euro sponsorship award

2017

07.12.2017 - BMEL-funded research project worth €1.5 million - Scientists at the University of Kassel are researching the topic
Recording, recognition and social benefits of applied research with the development of an evaluation system that benefits as many stakeholders in the innovation system as possible
06.12.17 - international project "PigSys" - Scientists at the University of Kassel develop concept for animal-friendly and resource-efficient pig fattening
17.11. - Meta-study sees use of glyphosate as critical: Kassel plant protection scientist warns of risks
14.11. - Further training course "Smart and adapted technologies in Agriculture" in Witzenhausen with 25 alumni
06.10. - UNIKAT ideas competition: Natural method to combat bee mortality by Sven Leygraf (FB 11 Ecological Agricultural Sciences) awarded prize for best idea
20.07.- Ahle Wurscht at the touch of a button: Vending machine for organic food at the University of Kassel with products from the Frankenhausen state domain
21.06. - Germany's first organic field days at the Frankenhausen domain on 21 and 22 June 2017 - the University of Kassel is co-organizer
22.03 - Research project creates new basis for evaluating the bioeconomy - Faculty 11 is a partner in the nationwide project

2016

28.11. Ranking: Students of ecological agricultural sciences at the University of Kassel very satisfied
07.11. First prize for thesis on the prediction of baking qualities of wheat - a total of two prize awards for theses of students Philip Schierning and Renate Sophie Lippmann (FB 11)
07.10. Autumn leaves become activated carbon - research project develops clever biomass utilization
23.09. Study: Increased standards for animal husbandry without effects on animal health
June Kassel livestock scientists: Align competition between dairy farms with quality criteria
Feb. 23: How vetches and chickling peas can save valuable arable land
Feb. 15 Study: Many vegans do not fundamentally reject livestock farming
05.02. ALUMNI-winterschool in Witzenhausen
27.01. Prof. Maria Finckh is founding member of Agroecology Europe

2015

15.12, New DFG research group in Kassel and Göttingen on agricultural change in rural-urban areas
08.09, Gentle and energy-efficient processing of organic foods
27.07., World's first university course in organic agriculture started 20 years ago at the University of Kassel
26.06., Witzenhausen documentary film production "When a garden grows" wins film music award
15.06., Students brew organic beer
05/26, Summerschool "Solar technology in developing countries
26.04., Open day and plant market in Witzenhausen
03/16, Study in several countries: New master's degree in organic food production at the University of Kassel

2014

Nov. 06, Balance between humans and nature: Research team develops model for social-ecological change processes
22.05., Project ÖkoLandbauTour of the Department of Organic Agricultural Sciences receives UNESCO award again
14.05., Soil conservation and biodiversity in arable farming
23.04., Resistant plants - without genetic engineering. New department at the University of Kassel advances ecological breeding
04/15, Award-winning education initiative
Feb. 28, Can development be sustainable?
Jan. 20, The worm in organic farming - inaugural lecture by apl. Prof. Dr. Johannes Hallmann

2013

Dec. 03, An underestimated feedstuff: Expert discussion in Frankenhausen on modern haymaking techniques
05.11., First joint summerschool "Agricultural Engineering in Developing Countries" of the Universities of Kassel and Göttingen
17.10., Saving species with knife and fork: Research project brings endangered plants and animal breeds to the table
July 12, Food, favorite, art motif: New LOEWE focus on the human-animal relationship
18.06., Field day at the University of Kassel on pulses
02.05, Bioenergy without price gouging: process of the University of Kassel makes waste usable
30.04, "^{UrbanFoodPlus}": A contribution to food security in West African cities
06.02., A quick end for cattle: Uni Kassel investigates alternative to slaughterhouses
Feb. 04, Biomass project DanubEnergy: Preserving floodplain grassland through utilization
Jan. 04, Event series "Fire - Earth - Water - Air" starts on Jan. 10, 2013 with the topic "Earth - Soil"

2012

13.12., Food Culture Award 2012 on the topic of humans - animals - society
21.09., EU project to improve animal health in organic farming
17.09., Tropentag 2012: How resilient is agriculture to crises?
27.07., "Our ecological footprint": Ecological maize labyrinth begins in Frankenhausen
18.07., Call for entries: Food culture award on morals and ethics in nutrition
16.07., Plant diversity leads to high energy yields
10.07., Students want to build an international network after Rio+20
25.04., University of Kassel researches protection and fertility of arable soils
24.04., Agricultural Engineering Witzenhausen: Another alumni summer school on solar technology
10.04., Open day and study information day at the faculty
05.03., EU research project: Reduced tillage and green manuring in organic farming
26.01., Listen to who's nibbling: Eavesdropping on storage pests
26.01., Tracking down the fingerprint of organic food
20.01., Faculty Day for Agricultural Sciences and Ecotrophology in Witzenhausen
16.01., Castration of piglets without anaesthesia does not fit in with organic farming
12.01., 7th Organic Farming Tour to Franconia starts

2011

20.12. 19th Witzenhausen Conference on Social Work and Education in Agriculture.
16.12. Educational project WeltGarten again awarded as UNESCO Decade Project
09.12. Agricultural technology solutions for weed control in organic farming ? Reports from research and practice
08.12. Food Culture Award on the topic of social inequality and nutrition
25.11. Prof. Dr. Wachendorf leads Society for Crop Science
25.11. 25 Alumni in Witzenhausen for the Summerschool Agricultural Engineering in Developing Countries
14.11. VW Foundation promotes engineers for Africa
21.10. Dr. Ismail M. Moumouni conducts research in Kassel and Göttingen
26.08. Solar storage dries hay
23.08. On winding paths across the cornfield
08.08. Agricultural scientists explore use of waste heat from biogas
04.08. The nose leads through the labyrinth: Agricultural nature trail in Berlin
29.07. Ball bath for bristling cattle: Toys improve husbandry conditions
25.07. Ecological corn maze in Frankenhausen on the subject of harvesting technology
12.07. Kassel researchers want to generate energy and strengthen nature at the same time
27.06. Ecological agricultural sciences cooperate with MINT - ambassador region Werra-Meißner district
14.06 7th Farm festival at the Hessian State Domain Frankenhausen
27.03. International DAAD-Alumni-Summer School in Witzenhausen: "Applied solar technology in developing countries".
23.03. VDI prize for work science awarded to agricultural technician from Witzenhausen
31.01. Scientific Symposium "Technology of Weed Control

2010

12.12. 18th Witzenhausen Conference: Sales channels in organic farming between values and profitability
10.12. 2010 Claas Foundation Scholarship Award goes to Witzenhausen again
18.11. Theory meets practice: Conference. Learning, evaluating, networking. Cooperation between schools and non-governmental organizations
22.09. Food Culture Award 2010 for sweet cherry project at the Department of Organic Agricultural Sciences
13.10. University of Kassel and organic producer associations found research network )
22.09. Witzenhausen graduate Katrin Schiffer awarded the prize of the Scientific Society of Milk Producer Advisors
27.8. 2nd didactic plant labyrinth - a joint educational trail of the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (Berlin) and the Department of Agricultural Engineering from Witzenhausen )
26.07. The raw material decides: Study on the quality of organic food
23.07. University of Kassel sends visitors on a journey back in time in the maize maze
27.04. Solar technology in developing countries: Uni Kassel Summer School (May 31 to June 8)
26.03. University of Kassel in Witzenhausen appoints Urs Niggli as Honorary professor
16.03. University of Kassel: Symposia "Brown hare" & "Ecological restoration together with agriculture" (March 19 & 20)
08.03. PROGRASS project: Biomass demonstration plant with increased energy yield goes into operation
25.01. The organic farming TOUR on the road for nine days in Baden Württemberg
11.01. The tropical greenhouse at the University of Kassel becomes a place of global learning

2009

06.12 17th Witzenhausen Conference: Moved and successful - a symposium on genetic engineering
24.11 Learning in the labyrinth: UNESCO honors teaching concept at the University of Kassel
19.11 DFG project: "Defense" research against banana weevils and co.
11.11 Journalists' seminar: "Full employment and decent work worldwide - an unattainable millennium goal?"
06.11 Quality of organic agricultural products
04.09 DAAD - Summer School on plant diversity in agriculture and home gardens
27.08 With "RisiKuhLabyRind" also a learning labyrinth developed in Berlin
22.07 University of Kassel tells the agricultural history of Germany - in the Frankenhausen corn maze
23.06 Taking responsibility for fairness together
17.06 25 million euros for university excellence in development cooperation
16.07 New: Introduction of a dual study program in agriculture in Witzenhausen
08.06 University of Kassel opens first university competence center for climate protection and adaptation in Germany
29.05 High up in the rankings: Two Kassel business administration professors
02.04 University of Kassel founds first competence center for climate protection and climate adaptation
26.03 University of Kassel: Three projects in the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development
23.03 University of Kassel offers 'Summer School' for participants of the Bonn UN World Conference
04.03 50 graduates from all over the world at the UNISTAFF Forum
06.02 Windpower Workshop in Witzenhausen: Knowledge for all

2008

24.11 "Do you know what you're eating?" - 16th Witzenhausen conference focuses on food processing
24.11 Bioenergy and nature conservation: €1.6 million for European bioenergy research project
24.10 First "family reunion" of German Humboldtians at the University of Kassel in Witzenhausen
23.10 Uni Kassel involved in 1.6 million euro project on soil fertility in organic farming
08.08 Agricultural technology: Solar tank attendant helps avoid battery waste in developing countries, VDI Max Eyth Award goes to Witzenhausen
07/17 Uni Kassel shows "The world in the field" ? An ecological field labyrinth with plants from all over the world
10.07 Alumni associations of the Department of Ecological Agricultural Sciences merge
01.07 Department of Ecological Agricultural Sciences at the University of Kassel rated outstanding by its students
01.05 Research, innovative technology and plant market on the university campus
01.05 Hands-on university open day
28.02 The third ORGANICagriculTOUR goes to Romania and Bulgaria

2007

14.11 Uni Kassel: Tillage technology avoids erosion
19.10 15th Witzenhausen Conference: "Who feeds the world ?"
01.10 UNIK and Fulda University of Applied Sciences launch joint Master's program on food culture
12.09 ORGANICagriculTOUR with Witzenhausen organic agriculture students now goes to the Baltic States and Poland
11.07 Experimental and demonstration plant for irrigation and solar technology is opened
12.06 UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development
04.06 Uni Kassel: Farm festival at the Hessian State Domain Frankenhausen on July 1
01.06 Niches in the borderland: the Department of Ecological Agricultural Sciences on an interdisciplinary excursion to Carinthia and Slovenia
14.03 Leading the way in organic agriculture in Europe - a university goes mobile:
22.01 Faculty of Agriculture successful in setting up businesses

2006

20.12 Combating hunger and poverty: University of Kassel launches research project to improve urban agriculture in western Africa
14.12 Department of Ecological Agricultural Sciences (FB 11)
06.12 Grow, change, switch! 14th Witzenhausen Conference from 06.12 to 09.12.2006
23.11 Science Council sees opportunities: Agricultural Department at the University of Kassel remains
14.11 University of Kassel sees good chances for the organic department in Witzenhausen in cooperation with Göttingen
24.10 University of Kassel: The photovoltaic project "solarcampus" is ready to start
19.09 solarcampus: Last chance to invest, construction to start in October
13.09 University of Kassel: Successful founders from the University of Kassel in the start-up competition Promotion Nordhessen
11.08 Professor Ploeger on the board of the International Working Group for Cultural Research on Food
02.08 Tropical greenhouse at the University of Kassel honored: Official UNESCO project "Learning Sustainability"
30.06 UNIK: DFG Research Training Group on humus and nutrient balance in organic farming established
28.06 Universities of Kassel and Göttingen establish transnational professorship
22.06 University of Kassel and Fulda University of Applied Sciences launch joint Master's degree program in Food Culture
19.06 Faculty opposes tuition fees
14.06 University of Kassel Department of Ecological Agricultural Sciences organizes exhibition on sweet cherries
03.05 solarcampus|Photovoltaic project of the University of Kassel starts, investors wanted
28.04 UNIK: Second ecological field labyrinth - this time with sound installations
26.04 University of Kassel Department of Ecological Agricultural Sciences at the "Witzenhausen Green Week"
19.04 University of Kassel: 25 years of organic agricultural sciences in Witzenhausen
29.03 Witzenhausen Green Week: Department is represented with 2 open days
28.03 25 years of organic farming in Witzenhausen
27.03 The Department of Organic Agricultural Sciences

2005

15.12. 13th Witzenhausen Conference: "Future in the agricultural sector - prospects for students and professionals"
13.10 UNIK: Third Apple Day in Witzenhausen
30.09 UNIK model project: Regional organic food for the school canteen
15.07 Themed tours in the greenhouse for tropical crops in Witzenhausen
15.07 International university development: University of Kassel-Training for Trainers
12.07 The German Institute of Tropical and Subtropical Agriculture now Innovation and Service Center of the University of Kassel
03.06 Endowed professorship filled: Ton Baars holds Europe's first professorship for biodynamic agriculture at a university
01.05 First organic agriculture courses successfully accredited
03.03 Garden gnome & samovar - home gardens of the world
22.02 Scientific Conference on Organic Farming 2005 at the University of Kassel
01.05 First organic agriculture courses successfully accredited

2004

25.10 Ecological agricultural sciences at the University of Kassel in Witzenhausen have rounded off their profile
29.09 Conference on October 21 and 22 at the University of Kassel in Witzenhausen: Food culture - agriculture, nutrition and society
22.10 2nd Apple Day in Witzenhausen
25.10 Ecological agricultural sciences at the University of Kassel in Witzenhausen have rounded off their profile
23.01 University of Kassel develops method for analyzing organic and conventional foods

2003

13.10 Food Culture Promotion Award
20.08 Europe's first professorship for biodynamic agriculture at a university
27.07 European workshop for students of organic agriculture

2002

08.12 11.Witzenhausen conference "Meal time -Inspirations for a new quality consciousness", 8.-13.12.2002
12.02 Project "From farmer to energy farmer".

2001

03.12 Nationwide unique professorship for "Organic food quality and nutrition culture".
25.11 10th Witzenhausen Conference: "agrarwende - possibilities for the greening of agriculture".
12.10 Convert or not? (Frankfurter Rundschau 12.10.2001)
21.03 Europe's first and only full course of study in organic farming
20.02 Consistently driving forward the reorientation of agricultural policy

2000

08.12 9th Witzenhausen Conference: "Court Life" at Faculty 11