The University Council of Hof University of Applied Sciences elected the university’s Vice Presidents at a meeting on Friday. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dietmar Wolff was re-elected as Vice President Teaching and… [more]
published: 08.12.2025
Last summer brought a fresh international research spirit to Hof University of Applied Sciences: two talented young researchers – Anisha Jarang from the USA and Shaelagh Stephan from Canada –… [more]
published: 03.12.2025
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. Introducing: Test system for cassette filter systems for cleaning wastewater in relief structures - FilTex. [more]
published: 02.12.2025
Sustainability, energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness have characterised research at the Institute of Materials Science (ifm) at the Münchberg campus for years. Textile recycling in particular is becoming increasingly important - fuelled not least by graduates who are driving forward textile innovation processes in regional and national companies. [more]
published: 21.11.2025
From 2026, Hof University of Applied Sciences, together with OTH Amberg-Weiden and Ansbach University of Applied Sciences, will enable students to write their own doctoral theses as part of the new doctoral college REDIG - Resource Efficiency & Digitalization. This means that the educational institution is officially involved in one of Bavaria's doctoral centers. [more]
published: 19.11.2025
The 38th Hof Nonwovens Days took place in the Freiheitshalle on November 5 and 6, 2025. The renowned specialist event is one of the most important industry meetings for nonwovens in Europe and brings together experts from industry, research and development. This year, over 350 participants from companies and institutes from 10 countries were welcomed. [more]
published: 18.11.2025
Hof University of Applied Sciences honors the long-standing commitment of the Hans Viessmann Technology Foundation, which has provided numerous impulses for teaching, research and student support for many years. With considerable financial resources, the foundation strengthens the further development of the university location and opens up new opportunities for innovative projects. [more]
published: 18.11.2025
The sixth Institute Colloquium took place in the Audimax at Hof University of Applied Sciences - this year organized by the Institute for Economic and Organizational Research (iwo). Once again, all six of the university's research institutes were invited to submit their projects in advance. [more]
published: 14.11.2025
The most inconspicuous everyday movement - reaching for the toilet flush - can have consequences that extend far beyond the bathroom. On November 6, 2025, the Hof University of Applied Sciences city lecture at the Münchberg Schützenhaus showed what these consequences are. [more]
published: 10.11.2025
The Institute for Circular Economy of Bio:Polymers (ibp) at Hof University of Applied Sciences invites you to the event "NextGen Polymers" on November 24, 2025 at 5:00 pm in the Audimax B of the university. Participation is free of charge. [more]
published: 03.11.2025
After three and a half years of intensive research, the joint project InSchuKa 4.0 is coming to an end. The aim is to use AI to help sewer networks react better to heavy rainfall and dry spells in future - and thus cope with climate change more intelligently. [more]
published: 03.11.2025
Parents who are still looking for a childcare option for their children on the school-free Day of Prayer and Repentance and want to offer their offspring a great and varied program will once again find what they are looking for at Hof University of Applied Sciences: The original Children's University Research Day will be taking place again! [more]
published: 28.10.2025
In mid-October, around 90 interested people gathered in the newly restored Münchberg Schützenhaus for the city lecture by the Institute of Materials Science at Hof University of Applied Sciences (ifm). Even before the event began, there were many voices in the foyer welcoming the fact that the university was "increasing its presence in Münchberg". [more]
published: 23.10.2025
Textile scientist Dr. Molla Tadesse Abate, postdoctoral researcher and Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at Hof University of Applied Sciences, Münchberg campus, has been named a finalist for the prestigious SDC Global Colorist Award 2025. [more]
published: 13.10.2025
Application meets research: this was the motto of the first campus tour at Hof University of Applied Sciences, which was attended by 42 participants. The new series of events was organized by the IHK for Upper Franconia Bayreuth and Hof University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with the HWK for Upper Franconia. The focus in Hof was on the topics of climate change and environmental protection. [more]
published: 06.10.2025
The Hof autumn market: the smell of bratwurst in the air, beer fountains in constant use, thick jackets despite almost double-digit temperatures - and right in the middle of it all, Hof University of Applied Sciences, which showed that research doesn't just work in the lab or on servers, but also directly between the market stalls and the pedestrian zone. [more]
published: 01.10.2025
High energy prices and limited resources pose major challenges for the construction industry. At the same time, natural materials are becoming increasingly important. This is where the "Mycobuild" research project comes in, which is currently being carried out at the Institute for Circular Economy of Bio:Polymers (ibp) at Hof University of Applied Sciences. The aim is to develop application-ready thermal insulation materials based on fungal braids. [more]
published: 18.09.2025
Water is much more than just a thirst quencher. It is a central building block for our health and well-being. On the one hand, it ensures basic physical and cognitive functions, and on the other, it creates spaces for relaxation and regeneration. With this holistic understanding in mind, Hof University of Applied Sciences is launching a new project to promote a more conscious approach to drinking water. The initiative is being implemented together with AOK Bayern. [more]
published: 17.09.2025