Many of us use cloud services from companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, or Google on a daily basis—often without even realizing it. Whether storing photos, shopping online, or communicating, US… [more]
published: 12.04.2026
The plastics industry faces a major challenge: it must increasingly use recycled materials while delivering the same quality as newly produced plastics. This is precisely where the “SmartReUSE” project comes… [more]
published: 30.03.2026
The Institute of Materials Science (ifm) is kicking off 2026 with a strong presence at national and international trade events. In addition to established formats, the institute is also… [more]
published: 27.03.2026
Launched in 2025 and funded by INTERREG, the HUMAN project collects and disseminates initiatives across Europe aimed at improving care for people in need of care in rural areas. The… [more]
published: 26.03.2026
Between 2023 and 2026, the Fediverse gained prominence in science communication. The Fediverse is a decentralized network of social platforms that emerged as alternatives to algorithm-driven “big tech” services: Mastodon… [more]
published: 26.03.2026
Clothing often quickly becomes disposable: T-shirts for events, general merchandise, or short-term campaigns often end up in the trash after just a few uses. This is particularly frustrating because fossil-based… [more]
published: 25.03.2026
Hof University of Applied Sciences has received funding from the City of Bayreuth for a pioneering digitization project: Under the title “3D Digitization of Historical Stage Sets from the Bayreuth… [more]
published: 25.03.2026
A city is planning measures to protect against heavy rainfall. Technically, many options seem feasible. But it quickly becomes clear that this is not just a matter of engineering. Permits… [more]
published: 24.03.2026
Extreme weather events such as heavy rain, flooding, or drought are occurring with increasing frequency. To respond effectively, government agencies and infrastructure operators rely on reliable data. This includes hydrometeorological… [more]
published: 18.03.2026
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
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
Migraine is one of the most common disorders in young to middle-aged adults and often leads to a significant impairment in quality of life. Despite good treatment options, patients in… [more]
published: 02.03.2026
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
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
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
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
It came in third place in the category “under 5,000 students” – the award is based purely on student ratings. Great joy at Hof University of Applied Sciences: The Upper… [more]
published: 28.01.2026