The new PISA results are sparking debate about the future of the German education system. The performance of 15-year-olds in Germany in mathematics, reading, and science is worse than it… [more]
In this podcast, we discuss current research topics. Anne-Christine Habbel, the head of research marketing, and students in the Marketing Management program talk with the researchers and offer a glimpse into their lives. [more]
How can democracy remain vibrant even in times of social change and technological upheaval? The 11th EUROPA-FORUM, organized in 2026 by Hof University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with… [more]
How do I figure out what’s right for me? College or vocational training? What are my strengths—and what opportunities are available in the region? CONTACTA HochFranken 2026 provides answers to… [more]
As part of its city lecture series, Hof University of Applied Sciences invites the public to its next event at its Kronach campus. In a lecture titled “Health Meets Computer… [more]
How will the energy supply of the future work? Which technologies will prevail, and what political and legal frameworks are necessary to make this happen? Answers to these and many… [more]
Hof University of Applied Sciences will participate in the Hof Fall Market “HofHaltig” on September 26 and 27, 2026 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day). Under the theme “The… [more]
The student café "Zur Auszeit" has been open in Hof's Karolinenstraße since the end of 2023. To support this great commitment and keep you up to date on the many events on site, you can now always find an up-to-date program overview in the "campuls-digital" - enjoy your visit! [more]
Storing heat when it is available and using it again later: Latent heat storage systems can help make energy use more efficient. But what exactly happens inside such a storage… [more]
published: 21.09.2026
How does a heat pump actually work? What happens inside a fuel cell? And how can hydrogen be produced from electricity and later converted back into electrical energy? In the… [more]
published: 21.09.2026
A new student residence operated by the Upper Franconia Student Services Association was officially opened on Schützenstraße in Hof in the presence of Christian Bernreiter, Minister of State for… [more]
published: 16.09.2026
Peace does not begin only when the guns fall silent. It also takes root where people work together to ensure that water remains clean, land can be cultivated, and a… [more]
published: 15.09.2026
About 100 experts from research and industry gathered at the 18th Narrow Textile Conference (NTC) in Hof to discuss new technologies for narrow textiles—and the question of how quickly research… [more]
published: 14.09.2026
“The people developing AI seriously believe that AI could kill us by the end of the decade.” This provocative statement by Jacob Coxon, a former AI researcher at Anthropic… [more]
published: 14.09.2026
How is Hof perceived by the people who live, study, work, or spend their free time here? And where do they see room for improvement? Twelve sixth-semester students in… [more]
published: 01.09.2026
...is a question that graduates of high schools or technical high schools will have to grapple with sooner or later—so we've put together a summary of a few key points. [more]
published: 31.08.2026
The BayernMentoring program kicked off another round this year at Hof University of Applied Sciences. A total of four pairs—consisting of experienced female mentors and female students at the beginning… [more]
published: 28.08.2026
Hof University of Applied Sciences will be represented in the CARE Cluster of Excellence by Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Lars Hahn. He was unanimously accepted as a collaborating member by the… [more]
published: 25.08.2026
The German higher education landscape is supported by two pillars: public universities and universities of applied sciences (FHs). Together, they have approximately 2.8 million students, with universities of applied sciences… [more]
published: 24.08.2026
What is currently considered a problem in ponds could become a valuable raw material for agriculture in the future: In the cross-border research project “Teichkreis,” Dr. Harvey Harbach and his… [more]
published: 18.08.2026
Service anniversaries are a special occasion to honor those who have enriched the university with their dedication over many years. Today, the university congratulates Professors Dietmar Wolff and Michael Rauch on their 40th and 25th service anniversaries, respectively, and extends its heartfelt thanks to them for their significant contributions to the university’s successful development. [more]
published: 07.08.2026
How can valuable nutrients from agriculture be put to better use? The ReKorD research project at Hof University of Applied Sciences is addressing this question. The goal is to convert waste products from animal husbandry into high-quality fertilizers, thereby closing regional nutrient cycles. The project aims to make agriculture less dependent on mineral fertilizers while also conserving resources. [more]
published: 05.08.2026
Hof University of Applied Sciences is participating as a partner in the conference “Young Lawyers along the Danube,” which will take place from November 16 to 18, 2026, at Széchenyi István University in Győr, Hungary. The goal of the conference is to bring together young lawyers from Germany, Austria, and Hungary to discuss current legal issues in a European context from a comparative law perspective. [more]
published: 03.08.2026
Hof University of Applied Sciences has been a member of the BayWISS Joint Graduate College for Economics and Business since 2024, thereby strengthening its connections within the Bavarian academic system. [more]
published: 31.07.2026
Wood in cars doesn’t just look high-quality—in the future, it could also respond to touch. Through the WoodTouch research and development project, academia and industry are collaborating to develop innovative… [more]
published: 29.07.2026
Find the right degree program in just a few clicks: Choosing the right degree program is one of the most important decisions young people make in their lives. To help… [more]
published: 29.07.2026
