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Prof. Dr. Ronald Hechtfischer in retirement: “Never take yourself too seriously!”

With the presentation of the corresponding certificate, Prof. Dr. Ronald Hechtfischer has now been bid farewell by University President Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Jürgen Lehmann. Born in Hof, he had held the Chair of Corporate Management in the Faculty of Engineering since 1998. He was also the founding chairman of the university's alumni association for many years. [more]

published: 30.08.2024

5. Hof Energy Symposium: Experience the energy supply of tomorrow

The Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology (iwe) and the Competence Network Water and Energy e.V. cordially invite you to the 5th Hof Energy Symposium at Hof University of Applied Sciences on September 26, 2024. Participants can expect an extensive program of lectures and networking opportunities as well as an integrated trade and poster exhibition. [more]

published: 27.08.2024

CONTACTA HochFranken 2024: The best start for a successful career entry

For years, CONTACTA HochFranken at Hof University of Applied Sciences has been the meeting place for school pupils looking for expert advice on choosing a course of study and a career. On September 25 and 26, participants can expect an attractive program and a wide range of opportunities to gather information and inspiration for their future life and career path during the two-day fair from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. A total of more than 80 exhibitors will be taking part. Up to 1200 pupils from 15 schools are expected to attend. [more]

published: 08.08.2024

Acquisition seminar for employees: “The first appointment is always on site!”

Cold calling for industrial projects is not everyone's cup of tea. It involves making initial contact with people you don't know, but who you consider important for planned projects: How do I get in touch with them? In order to learn tips and tricks here, Hof University of Applied Sciences has offered further training for its academic staff. [more]

published: 31.07.2024

Frankenschau presents the Lucas Cranach Campus: Studying in Kronach

At the Lucas Cranach Campus in Kronach, which opened in 2021, the Coburg and Hof universities now offer six Bachelor's and Master's degree courses for around 300 students. A film crew visited the Kronach campus for Bayerischer Rundfunk's Frankenschau program and provides insights into "Studying in Kronach"... [more]

published: 30.07.2024

Hof Campus: Applicant Day 2024 a complete success

On Friday, July 26, numerous prospective students were guests at the university's Hof campus as part of the Applicant Day. In addition to a tour of the excellently equipped laboratories of the individual faculties and the campus, there was also plenty of time for personal discussions with the professors, current students and the Central Student Advisory Service team. [more]

published: 29.07.2024

Developing new ideas for teaching and learning in STEM subjects: Teaching Lab³ visits Hof University of Applied Sciences

From Wednesday, July 17 to Friday, July 19, 2024, Hof University of Applied Sciences welcomed the entire team of Lehrlabor3 to its Hof campus. The program, which is funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Science and the Arts and the Bavarian Business Association (vbw), is initiated by the Research and Innovation Laboratory for Digital Teaching (FIDL) in close cooperation with the Bavarian Center for Innovative Teaching (BayZiel). The focus of the program, which was launched in March 2024, is this time on "Learning innovations in STEM subjects". [more]

published: 24.07.2024

Focus on resource efficiency and sustainability at the 17th Science Day

The Science Day of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region attracted around 550 visitors under the motto "Resources for resources for tomorrow and today - a roadmap for a secure future" attracted around 550 visitors to the Hof University of Applied Sciences. Representatives from the worlds of science, business and politics discussed hot topics on resource efficiency, sustainability and innovation. [more]

published: 19.07.2024

Implications of the AI age – city lecture discusses artificial intelligence

With around 60 visitors, the city lecture "Of cyborgs and digital creatures" was a successful conclusion to the city lecture format, which is now entering its summer break. Prof. Dr. Andreas Wagener, an expert in digital marketing at Hof University of Applied Sciences, shed light on the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and used a series of impressive examples to demonstrate its diverse areas of application. [more]

published: 10.07.2024