science & research Archive - Page 7 of 20

Inquiry: What exactly is INTERREG?

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

Climate-resilient duct management is being further developed

Hamburg engineer Günter Kupczik's rotating bend technology was first installed in the Dresden sewer system 30 years ago. Now this unique solution for intelligent sewer management is being further developed in the "Drehbogen 4.0" research project at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]

published: 06.02.2025

Sustainability as a lived philosophy at Hof University of Applied Sciences

Hof University of Applied Sciences is sending out a clear signal: Sustainability is not just a buzzword here, but an integral part of campus life. With the launch of the new website on sustainability and the "Green Tech" philosophy, the university is demonstrating how it takes responsibility and promotes sustainable development - ecologically, socially and economically. [more]

published: 30.01.2025

Prof. Dr. Peter Schäfer: “Democracy will ultimately prevail worldwide!”

A majority of German citizens are now concerned about democracy in the face of many changes. We spoke to Prof. Dr. Peter Schäfer, Professor of European Law, about whether these concerns are justified and where democracy is under threat. [more]

published: 20.01.2025

#kickstart2024 – We present: Bio-based, thermochromic packaging

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… [more]

published: 14.01.2025

Volunteers wanted: Research into the “Rowhammer” security vulnerability continues

Prof. Dr. Florian Adamsky, Professor of IT Security at Hof University of Applied Sciences, Prof. Dr. Daniel Gruss from Graz University of Technology and Martin Heckel, research associate at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys) at Hof University of Applied Sciences were recently guests at the 38th Chaos Communication Congress (38c3) in Hamburg, where they reported to an expert audience on the well-known Rowhammer security vulnerability in the IT sector. Volunteers are now being sought for a research project on the topic. [more]

published: 08.01.2025

Why Hof University of Applied Sciences relies on its own tools for image and text generation

For around a year now, students and staff at Hof University of Applied Sciences have had their own AI tools for text and image generation ("Lisa and Luis") at their disposal, which are becoming increasingly popular. We spoke to Prof. Dr. Sven Rill about the current status. [more]

published: 07.01.2025

Tapping water, protecting the environment – “drinking culture” as a hands-on project!

Hof University of Applied Sciences is calling on its students and employees to actively participate in the "Drinking Culture" project. The research project uses a local example to investigate how drinking water stations are used and perceived. [more]

published: 17.12.2024

Sustainable plant production: substrate made from sheep’s wool to replace peat in horticulture

Under the leadership of Dr. Harvey Harbach, a research group is working with regional and industrial partners to investigate how sheep's wool as a natural material can replace peat and plastic in the production of vegetable seedlings. [more]

published: 16.12.2024

Münchberg: The miracle plant willow – a shrub for (almost) every occasion!

Researchers at Hof University of Applied Sciences are currently focusing on a particularly exciting and versatile plant: The Institute of Materials Science (ifm) in Münchberg is focusing on the willow shrub. Due to the flexible properties of its wood, its rods can be used in textile production, the construction industry, but also in medicine and cosmetics. [more]

published: 13.12.2024

Question: Is it possible to do a doctorate at a university of applied sciences (HAW)?

Contrary to some assumptions, it is also possible to do a doctorate at a university of applied sciences... [more]

published: 12.12.2024

How 3D printers and storage cans become lifesavers!

In an inspiring partnership between Hof University of Applied Sciences and Sana Klinikum Hof, an innovative training opportunity for future doctors is becoming a reality. [more]

published: 12.12.2024

Nachgefragt: Was ist die Hightech Agenda Bayern?

Bestimmt sind sie Ihnen schon an den verschiedenen Standorten der Hochschule Hof aufgefallen: Die blau-weißen Rollups und Beachflags des Projektes der Hightech Agenda Bayern (HTA). Aber um was geht es da eigentlich genau? [more]

published: 11.12.2024

Ethics in AI: Does AI actually provide correct and fair answers?

The rapid development of AI not only brings with it technological advances, but also complex ethical issues. Particularly in the case of generative AI, such as speech or image generators, the issue of biased results is moving to the center of the discussion. [more]

published: 10.12.2024

Innovative building control: OUR-E project presented on the international stage

As part of the OUR-E project, the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology (iwe) at Hof University of Applied Sciences is developing a predictive building control system for the new institute building being constructed on the Hof campus. [more]

published: 05.12.2024

City lecture in Selb: experts discuss sustainability in the plastics industry

On November 26, 2024, the third and final city lecture of Hof University of Applied Sciences took place at the Selb learning location. Under the title "Sustainability in Focus", Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Nase and Prof. Dr. Thomas Meins from the Institute for Bio:polymers spoke about current developments in the plastics industry. [more]

published: 02.12.2024

Effectively digitizing production processes – “Moonrise” project successfully completed

More digitalization in production for greater competitiveness: a total of 19 partner companies, research institutions and networks from the regions of Upper Franconia and Southern Saxony have been involved in a research project for the regional economy over the past three years. The aim of the project, which was coordinated at Hof University of Applied Sciences, was to create production-related IT systems in company networks. [more]