Global energy demand continues to rise, while at the same time the amount of waste from industry and households is still growing. Biogenic residues and plastic waste in particular often… [more]
published: 05.03.2026
The Institute for Circular Economy at Bio:Polymere (ibp) at Hof University of Applied Sciences held its fourth symposium on February 24 and 25 under the motto “Bioplastics – Approaches for… [more]
published: 04.03.2026
What does a face reveal about the person behind it? Can eyes, foreheads, or wrinkles tell us more than words—or is it all just a game of old myths? Dr. [more]
published: 04.03.2026
Change at “inwa”: On March 1, 2026, Dr. Harvey Harbach took over the position of deputy director of the institute. Together with institute director Prof. Günter Müller-Czygan, he will play… [more]
published: 04.03.2026
How can sustainable textiles become the norm on the European market and, in particular, how can short-lived products be removed from the market? A new study by the Öko-Institut, the… [more]
published: 26.02.2026
Our former student Bastian is a commercial lawyer in the human resources department at Viessmann Clean & Cold Solutions, a company operating throughout Europe that specializes in cooling systems. [more]
published: 26.02.2026
Four years ago, Hany Dawood arrived in Hof from Syria without any knowledge of German – in a new country, a new education system, and a completely unfamiliar environment. But… [more]
published: 25.02.2026
In an article, the FAZ notes that many university graduates have difficulties starting their careers despite a shortage of skilled workers - because many degree courses do not reflect the rapid changes in digitalization, AI and cybersecurity. We spoke to Prof. Dr. Andrej Bachmann to find out more about the changes in computer science teaching at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 23.02.2026
For 20 years now, dual study programs under the umbrella of hochschule dual – Bavaria’s network for dual study – have been an attractive study model at universities of applied… [more]
published: 19.02.2026
You teach at Hof University and would like to… …raise awareness of your degree program among school students and get the general public excited about your subject matter? …support the… [more]
published: 19.02.2026
A new research project on sustainable thermal insulation and improving room acoustics is being implemented at Hof University of Applied Sciences: Under the title “WAVE” (thermal insulation and acoustic improvement… [more]
published: 16.02.2026
Business administration has been one of the most popular degree programs in Germany for decades. However, in light of an increasingly saturated job market, growing competition for attractive jobs, and… [more]
published: 10.02.2026
Just a few years ago, terms such as “unicorn” or “stardust” would hardly have been considered serious headlines. Today, they are examples of so-called AI prompts and illustrate the rapid… [more]
published: 06.02.2026
Hof University congratulates the Fraunhofer Application Center for Textile Fiber Ceramics TFK on the Münchberg campus and all partners involved on the award of the Seifriz Transfer Prize 2026 in… [more]
published: 04.02.2026
On January 21, 2026, the first Fuck Up Night took place at the Einstein1 digital start-up center in Hof. More than 50 participants from the regional start-up and business scene accepted the invitation to find out first-hand what happens when business ideas don't go as planned - and what valuable insights can arise from such moments. [more]
published: 03.02.2026
The Communication Design course is once again inviting interested parties to the Bachelor's exhibition at Hof University of Applied Sciences' Münchberg campus on Friday, 06.02.2026 at 17:00.
Students will present their Bachelor's theses to visitors and guests will be able to take a look behind the scenes of modern design studies at the Münchberg campus. [more]
published: 03.02.2026
Professor Lutz Fügener, vehicle designer, opens his New Year's Lecture at Hof University of Applied Sciences with a cinematic vocal interlude - setting the tone for an evening about visions, imagination and the question of why progress is inconceivable without both. Around 200 people registered for the event. [more]
published: 02.02.2026
Once again, Hof University of Applied Sciences is delighted to receive a generous donation from VR Bank Bayreuth-Hof eG: as in previous years, the regional bank presented the educational institution with a symbolic donation cheque for 5,000 euros. This time, the amount will be used to purchase a so-called "Crockmeter". [more]
published: 30.01.2026