Research profile

The University of Hohenheim is an international research university with a strong presence in the region and in the State of Baden-Württemberg. The University has a strong interdisciplinary profile which enables it to devote its attention more particularly to inter-university topics. The founding idea of the University of Hohenheim was born 200 years ago out of the emergency situation of a global catastrophe and the need to come up with innovative solutions. Scientific research and teaching also aim to strengthen resilience to further extreme events.

From theory to practice

Today, sustainability and resilience are overarching concepts which are of major relevance for many areas in teaching and research at the University of Hohenheim and in the operations of the University itself. The goal of Hohenheim research is to create a basic understanding of the interrelationships and to then channel these findings into the shaping of concrete actions in practice.

With its unique combination of departments from the agricultural sciences, natural sciences and business, economics and social sciences, the University of Hohenheim makes a systemic contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.

Interdisciplinary cutting-edge research

The University has core research areas that can hold their own internationally. They constitute the framework within which Hohenheim researchers join forces in research institutions, projects and consortia and thus prepare a breeding ground for interdisciplinary cutting-edge research.

Research projects & prizes

Most research at UHOH is financed from third-party funds. Our research projects, which range from groundbreaking basic research to application-oriented projects of major transfer relevance, are funded by the EU, the federal government, the State of Baden-Württemberg, foundations, and business. Profile-enhancing research projects play a major role here. They include the coordinated programs of the German Research Foundation (DFG) and large-scale projects of the state, the federal government, and the European Union. Thanks to our unique profile, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) and the Baden-Württemberg State Ministry of Food, Rural Areas and Consumer Protection (MLR) in particular make a major contribution to the promotion of research at our university, and thus put their clear stamp on the research profile of the UHOH.

Third-party funded research projects

Projects supported with a particularly high amount of third-party funds are considered “heavyweight” third-party funded research projects. This often includes large consortium projects on which several researchers are working.

This category includes research projects with funding amounts starting at € 350,000 for technical research (often in the area of agricultural and natural sciences) or € 150,000 for non-technical research (often in the area of business, economics, and social sciences)

Press releases

Sustainable Use of Phosphorus:
DFG Extends German-Chinese Research Training Group [15.02.2023]

Around 7 million euros to promote more sustainable use of the world's limited phosphate supply: The German-Chinese Research Training Group AMAIZE-P can continue its research on phosphorus as one of the most important nutrient elements for plants. The German Research Foundation (DFG) has approved a second funding period of another 4.5 years. Since 2018, junior researchers from...more

Proteins from Pastures:
Success for initial feed trials [29.11.2022]

A tasty dish for chickens: Researchers from the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart were able to feed the animals the first 50 kilos of protein extract that were obtained from pasture. Yet the plants found in fields and meadows offer much more than a new source of protein for pigs and poultry: They could also constitute an alternative to soy for human nutrition. They also...more

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New source of protein for chickens: Grass and grassland cuttings [11.08.2023]

Researchers at the University of Hohenheim want to utilize a previously largely untapped source of protein: grass and other grassland plants. Using laying hens as an example, in the GruenProHen project they are investigating how grassland cuttings can also be made usable for livestock other than ruminants such as cattle or sheep. The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture...more

New standards for microbiome studies [14.02.2023]

Uniform standards are needed to pursue the goal of meaningful, reproducible, and application-driven research. However, research into the complex interplay of microorganisms in the digestive tract of farm animals is still lacking. Taking the pig as the example, the "LiMBiom-S" project aims to remedy this. Jun. Prof. Dr. Amélia Camarinha da Silva from the Department of Livestock...more

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