science & research Archive - Page 8 of 11

Inquiry: What is a “Hiwi” and what are the advantages?

Especially those who are new to a college or university do not have a clear idea of what some terms mean exactly. The Research University Hof clarifies... [more]

published: 13.12.2021

Paola Acosta Carrascal: The Colombian who loves the Hof winter!

The 27-year-old Colombian Paola Acosta Carrascal has been working as a research assistant at the iwe for one month. For Campuls-digital, she reports on her first impressions [more]

published: 06.12.2021

Germany-wide DMKG headache registry has recorded 1000 patients

The headache register of the German Migraine and Headache Society (DMKG), co-developed at Hof University of Applied Sciences, has recorded its 1000th patient. The aim of the Germany-wide project is to identify gaps in medical care for headaches and to improve treatment [more]

published: 06.12.2021

Master’s students develop 3D hybrid printer: Start-up support bears more and more fruit

The promotion of founders is a top priority at Hof University of Applied Sciences and the digital startup center Einstein1. SmartZavod is another ambitious, international startup team that has already received a prestigious startup award. [more]

published: 01.12.2021

Inquiry: How does research actually use social media?

Whether researchers use social media for external science communication is influenced by many factors. So far, however, there have been hardly any studies that systematically look at these factors. A study by Anne Henning and Sarah Kohler now aims to close this gap [more]

published: 23.11.2021

Another award: Andy Gradel receives Rainer Markgraf Prize 2021

Dr.-Ing. Andy Gradel, senior engineer at the Institute for Water and Energy Management (iwe) at Hof University of Applied Sciences, will receive the Rainer Markgraf Prize 2021, the foundation of the same name has now announced. [more]

published: 18.11.2021

About fish, water power, children’s cooking: the new podcast from Hof University

In the current podcast, you can find out why research is being conducted at the university on the subject of fish, among other things. Dr. Harvey Harbach answers Anne-Christine Habbel's questions about research and environmental education projects [more]

published: 10.11.2021

New possibilities: Companies can benefit from AI user center at iisys

The modern world is becoming increasingly complex, and humans need ever better support from computers to deal with the wealth of information. The Institute for Information Systems at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iisys) is now founding an AI user center that will also benefit companies in the future. [more]

published: 15.10.2021

Producing food safely and sustainably in state-of-the-art aquaponics

In a research project running over two years, Hof University of Applied Sciences is investigating sustainable food production in aquaponics entirely without microplastics [more]

published: 11.10.2021

Hof University of Applied Sciences optimizes Nordhalben local heating network

The Nordhalben local heating network is soon to work more intelligently and effectively. This is being ensured by a joint research project of Hof University of Applied Sciences and Bioenergie Nordhalben eG together with ENERPIPE GmbH and HDG Bavaria GmbH. In addition, network customers will be able to call up their consumption data in real time in the future and receive individual incentives for savings [more]

published: 06.10.2021

Study at iisys: Why emails are still not secure today

In a study, the SNS research group at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys) looked at a now older communication medium: email. The aim was to find out how user-friendly certain apps for email encryption are on smartphones and where the hurdles to secure encryption lie [more]

published: 23.09.2021

Sewage sludge monitor Bavaria – iwe successfully completes investigation

The research project "Sewage Sludge Monitor Bavaria" at iwe has been completed. The aim of the project was to determine the current status and requirements for sewage sludge disposal and recycling at Bavarian municipalities. [more]

published: 14.09.2021

Start of nationwide digitization of analog rain gauging stations in NRW

Since May 2021, the "Water Infrastructure and Digitization" research group at the iwe has been working on a topic relevant to agriculture: the aim is to investigate how agriculture affects the water balance. [more]

published: 14.09.2021

“Moonrise” project launched: Innovative IT solutions for the work of the future

With a kick-off event at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys), a large-scale research project will start at Hof University of Applied Sciences on Wednesday (15.09.2021). It deals with the development of production-related IT systems for the region and thus aims to influence digitization processes in the working world of the future. [more]

published: 13.09.2021

Hof University participates in renowned textile conference in India

The "Innovations in Textiles - Products and Processes ITPP-21", a renowned conference on innovative developments in the global textile sector, was again organized by the DKTE Society's Textile & Engineering Institute in Ichalkaranji (India) - once again with the participation of Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]

published: 06.09.2021

Major project in Schwarzenbach: Innovative energy system for Winterling site

The 40,000 square meter Winterling site in Schwarzenbach/Saale is to be given an innovative energy supply system and thus a further incentive for potential tenants. The Institute for Water and Energy Management at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iwe) is currently planning the entire factory complex of the former porcelain manufacturer. [more]

published: 16.08.2021

Direct technology transfer: university supports local textile companies

The local textile industry is characterized by a large number of small and medium-sized companies. Supporting them on their way to a successful future is the goal of a project at the Münchberg campus of Hof University of Applied Sciences [more]