A major success for Hof University: The student collaborative project “CleanAir – Measuring the Digital World” from the Communication Design program was honored with one of the iconic bronze nails at the 2026 ADC Talent Award in the “Experiment / Creative Technology” category. The award ceremony took place on June 11, 2026, at Schuppen 52 in Hamburg. [more]
published: 17.06.2026
How do you develop solutions to challenges that are so complex that no single discipline can tackle them on its own?
This is exactly where StartUpLab’s Ideation Week comes in. Once a year, students from a wide variety of disciplines come together to work collaboratively on real-world challenges. This year’s theme: climate-resilient cities. [more]
published: 15.06.2026
A special anniversary brought numerous former students back to the Münchberg campus of Hof University of Applied Sciences in early May: the Ferra Floris Women’s Textile and Technical Society celebrated… [more]
published: 08.06.2026
A joint research project by the Wieselburg Campus of the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, Hof University of Applied Sciences, and the company Groz-Beckert shows that even horsehair—which has… [more]
published: 08.06.2026
At the end of May 2026, the university successfully completed the recertification of its environmental management system under ISO 14001 and, for the first time, the certification of its energy… [more]
published: 08.06.2026
With the “Resource Efficiency and Digitalization” (REDIG) doctoral center, a research network has been established in Bavaria that opens up new opportunities for doctoral studies at the participating universities of… [more]
published: 05.06.2026
On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Prof. Dr. Christoph Ann, a legal scholar and professor of intellectual property law at the Technical University of Munich, will give a guest lecture from… [more]
published: 05.06.2026
Entrepreneurial thinking, a thirst for innovation, and the question “What if…?” have become an integral part of Hof University’s DNA. The StartUpLab serves as the central hub for anyone… [more]
published: 29.05.2026
The demands placed on professionals and managers in the fields of data protection, compliance, IT security, and law are constantly increasing. At the same time, there is a growing need… [more]
published: 29.05.2026
How can we support students so they can thrive in a complex, digital, and sustainability-oriented professional world? The “KoSMOs” project at Hof University of Applied Sciences is addressing this question. [more]
published: 28.05.2026
Prospective students can find out more about studying, applying and portfolio requirements for the Bachelor's degree course in Communication Design at Hof University of Applied Sciences (Münchberg campus) on June 3, 2026. The portfolio consultation will take place from 16:00 to 17:00 at the Münchberg campus and online via Zoom. [more]
published: 28.05.2026
The new project “EnerTECH – Knowledge Transfer for Future Technologies” kicked off at Hof University of Applied Sciences with a well-attended launch event. The goal of the project, initially planned… [more]
published: 27.05.2026
Hof University of Applied Sciences is launching a new research project at the Hof Skatepark to analyze the biomechanics of skating on pump tracks. The goal is to use artificial… [more]
published: 26.05.2026
At the "Days of Teaching & Learning" (TdLL) at the university at the end of April, the focus was on the further development of university teaching. The starting point was specifically the students' perspectives, which were collected in advance by means of surveys and in a workshop. These questions on transparency, examination fairness and participation were then discussed together in an open dialog between teaching staff and students. [more]
published: 26.05.2026
How can health promotion be made a tangible part of everyday university life? Students in the Health Psychology course are exploring this question in collaboration with the Health Initiative. The… [more]
published: 15.05.2026
The Institute of Materials Science at Hof University of Applied Sciences (ifm) and the Faculty of Economics at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen are launching a joint educational… [more]
published: 13.05.2026
From May 8 to 12, 2026, Hof University welcomed a delegation from Weber State University. The twelve master’s students from the MBA and Master of Taxation programs were accompanied by… [more]
published: 13.05.2026
The textile industry is undergoing a transformation: sustainability, the circular economy, material innovation, and smart textiles are opening up new opportunities for innovative business models and startups. At Hof University… [more]
published: 12.05.2026