science & research

Hof Energy Symposium 2024 once again a resounding success: conference becomes a fixture in the region

On Thursday, September 26, 2024, the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology (iwe) at Hof University of Applied Sciences and the Kompetenznetzwerk Wasser und Energie e.V. invited guests to the 5th Hof Energy Symposium 2024 at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys) on the Hof campus. The organizers were able to welcome around 70 participants this year. A review of a successful specialist event. [more]

published: 17.10.2024

“The Fusion of Creativity and Technology”: University hosts lecture evening on AI as a partner in the design process

How will artificial intelligence (AI) change the creative industries in the future? How can technology improve people's creative and technical skills? What profound changes will AI bring to design processes? These and many other questions will be explored in the lecture "The Fusion of Creativity and Technology - AI as a Partner in the Design Process", to which the Bachelor's degree course "Design & Mobility" cordially invites interested parties to Audimax B 023 on the Hof campus of the university on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6 p.m. [more]

published: 15.10.2024

Human-like robots for the household on the rise

Have you always hated ironing, find tidying up annoying and have an inexplicable weakness when it comes to putting away the dishwasher? Then you might soon be helped. Humanoid robots are no longer just part of science fiction series, but are increasingly conquering everyday areas of life... [more]

published: 10.10.2024

5. Hof Energy Symposium: Experience the energy supply of tomorrow

The Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology (iwe) and the Competence Network Water and Energy e.V. cordially invite you to the 5th Hof Energy Symposium at Hof University of Applied Sciences on September 26, 2024. Participants can expect an extensive program of lectures and networking opportunities as well as an integrated trade and poster exhibition. [more]

published: 27.08.2024

Acquisition seminar for employees: “The first appointment is always on site!”

Cold calling for industrial projects is not everyone's cup of tea. It involves making initial contact with people you don't know, but who you consider important for planned projects: How do I get in touch with them? In order to learn tips and tricks here, Hof University of Applied Sciences has offered further training for its academic staff. [more]

published: 31.07.2024

Focus on resource efficiency and sustainability at the 17th Science Day

The Science Day of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region attracted around 550 visitors under the motto "Resources for resources for tomorrow and today - a roadmap for a secure future" attracted around 550 visitors to the Hof University of Applied Sciences. Representatives from the worlds of science, business and politics discussed hot topics on resource efficiency, sustainability and innovation. [more]

published: 19.07.2024

Implications of the AI age – city lecture discusses artificial intelligence

With around 60 visitors, the city lecture "Of cyborgs and digital creatures" was a successful conclusion to the city lecture format, which is now entering its summer break. Prof. Dr. Andreas Wagener, an expert in digital marketing at Hof University of Applied Sciences, shed light on the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and used a series of impressive examples to demonstrate its diverse areas of application. [more]

published: 10.07.2024

Women in data science: networking in Chemnitz

At the beginning of June, Lisa Eidloth, research assistant in the Visual Analytics research group at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys), took part in an IT event specifically for female computer science researchers. She reports on the topics covered at the Chemnitz event and what added value it provided for her. [more]

published: 08.07.2024