With KICKSTART, Hof University of Applied Sciences has launched a funding program that starts at a very early stage of a potential start-up - with the development of ideas and prototypes. The KICKSTART teams have six months to develop their idea into an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or prototype. [more]
published: 23.04.2025
Prof. Dr. René Peinl from the Institute for Information Systems at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iisys) shows in a paper how language models can help to avoid distortions in AI-generated images. [more]
published: 22.04.2025
Ines Mühlmann impressively demonstrated just how versatile a textile technology degree can be during a lecture at the Münchberg Textile Competence Center at Hof University of Applied Sciences. Invited by the Freundeskreis zur Internationalisierung des Textilkompetenzzentrums Münchberg an der Hochschule Hof e. V., the Hof University graduate inspired the audience with a lively insight into her work at the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office in Munich. [more]
published: 15.04.2025
Hof University of Applied Sciences has also had a research information system since 2024. An overview is now available to provide a broader overview of all universities that have and use this type of system. [more]
published: 11.04.2025
By supporting investments in sustainable growth and employment, the EU's ERDF program also supports small and medium-sized enterprises in Upper Franconia. Hof University of Applied Sciences plays an important role in this locally. [more]
published: 10.04.2025
The 7th Conference on Production Systems and Logistics (CPSL) took place from March 18 to 21, 2025 in Lima, Peru - one of the leading conferences in the field of production systems and logistics. Prof. Dr. Paul Molenda from Hof University of Applied Sciences was not only active as session chair, but also presented current research results on the topic of sustainable production. [more]
published: 09.04.2025
The energy transition is polarizing the current political debate. While fossil fuels are experiencing a resurgence in the USA, wind, photovoltaics and the use of biomass to generate energy are being expanded in Germany. In the past, this has led to enormous price increases in electricity costs. The series of city lectures at Hof University of Applied Sciences is now discussing whether a return to nuclear power makes sense. [more]
published: 09.04.2025
The 18-year-old from Kulmbach had very special support from Dr. Harvey Harbach from Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 07.04.2025
And again the machines speak! Today we are talking about a gas chromatograph that has not been at Hof University of Applied Sciences for very long. It is used to analyze volatile organic substances. [more]
published: 01.04.2025
The EnerNET project is managed by the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iwe). It offers specialists from the aforementioned areas various free further training courses and the opportunity to network. In February, the project hosted a workshop at the Coburg waste-to-energy plant. [more]
published: 25.03.2025
The series of successful city lectures at Hof University of Applied Sciences will continue and will now focus on the topic of care on May 6. [more]
published: 24.03.2025
Die Hochschule Hof trat 2023 dem Regionennetzwerk ERNACT bei. ERNACT steht für „European Regions Network for the Application of Communication Technology“. Der Verband aus 11 Partnerregionen wird von Irland aus organisiert. [more]
published: 21.03.2025
Hof University of Applied Sciences is actively involved in building scientific networks with Tunisia. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Valentin Plenk, Vice President for Research, Development and Entrepreneurship at Hof University of Applied Sciences, once again traveled through the North African country with a delegation. [more]
published: 19.03.2025
The circular economy is a key building block for a sustainable future. This is precisely where the "TechCirclePolymers" technology transfer project of the ibp at Hof University of Applied Sciences comes in: It aims to improve the recycling of plastics and biopolymers. [more]
published: 18.03.2025
The "Visual Analytics" research group headed by Prof. Dr. Claus Atzenbeck at iisys is involved in a remarkable international research project. [more]
published: 03.03.2025
As part of its Smart City program "HoferLand.digital", the district of Hof is entering into a new research collaboration with Hof University of Applied Sciences on the topic of water management. This was decided by the district committee this week. [more]
published: 21.02.2025
A research project is testing telecare in rural regions. This means that nursing staff and other stakeholders communicate with each other digitally and discuss care-related data. [more]
published: 12.02.2025
Since 2019, the institutes at Hof University of Applied Sciences have increasingly brought INTERREG projects to the region. But what is INTERREG? And what are these projects about? [more]
published: 12.02.2025