On October 22, 2025, the EnerNET event series at Hof University of Applied Sciences continued its series of innovative specialist workshops - this time on the topic of sorption refrigeration technology. The focus was on the question of how adsorption and absorption processes can be used for environmentally friendly refrigeration. [more]
published: 10.11.2025
Laurin Funk (24), a student at Hof University of Applied Sciences, has been awarded the REHAU Prize for Technology for his outstanding achievements in the field of mechanical engineering. The prize recognizes innovative ideas and special achievements in technology, science and recycling. [more]
published: 10.11.2025
Hof University of Applied Sciences and its cooperation partners celebrated the official launch of the new nursing degree programs in Bamberg with a festive event under the motto "Raising the flag for the new nursing degree programs in Bamberg". [more]
published: 31.10.2025
The EUROPA-FORUM at Hof University of Applied Sciences celebrated its tenth anniversary on October 16 - and with it a decade of intensive commitment to dialog, values and partnership between Europe and its neighbors. This year, the focus was on cooperation between Europe and the Middle East. [more]
published: 23.10.2025
A special exhibit in Hof currently combines medieval history with modern technology. [more]
published: 22.10.2025
Hof University of Applied Sciences is strengthening its profile in the healthcare sector with the new Bachelor's degree course "Nursing for Experienced Professionals". Prof. Dr. Julia Nagel is taking over the management at the Bamberg location. [more]
published: 13.10.2025
A delegation from Hof University of Applied Sciences visited several renowned Indian universities in Bangalore, Chennai and Coimbatore in September. The aim was to deepen existing collaborations and initiate new projects. [more]
published: 13.10.2025
How is a comfortable indoor climate actually created - and how can it be measured? These questions were the focus of a recent workshop held at Hof University of Applied Sciences as part of the "EnerNET - Continuing Education Network for Energy, Cooling and Local Heating" network. [more]
published: 07.10.2025
Construction of the new design studio in Selb has begun with the official ground-breaking ceremony. Students on the "Design and Mobility" course will also use the modern, well-equipped workshops. [more]
published: 06.10.2025
This is a big and positive surprise: despite the extraordinary slump in the number of high school graduates in Bavaria, Hof University of Applied Sciences can report very pleasing figures for the winter semester 2025/26: Around 1,000 first-semester students are starting their studies at the Upper Franconian campuses in Hof, Münchberg, Kronach and Selb. [more]
published: 01.10.2025
Throughout his time at Hof University of Applied Sciences, Prof. Dr. Schäfer has helped shape its profile in research and teaching. His teaching area - European, International and German Business Law - has long since become a bridging subject that also sensitizes students to the challenges of European integration. [more]
published: 01.10.2025
Textiles not only stand for clothing, but increasingly also for textile construction and space travel, right through to armaments. And it should also be sustainable. "Textiles are Münchberg and Münchberg is textiles" says Prof. Dr. Frank Ficker and thus cordially invites you to the town lecture in the Münchberg Schützenhaus. [more]
published: 15.09.2025
Pharmaceutical residues, household chemicals and other trace substances enter the water cycle via the sewage system and, as an invisible danger, represent a growing toxicological challenge for the environment and… [more]
published: 14.09.2025
A funding program as a springboard: The "Kickstart" scholarship enabled textile design graduate Antonia Ablass to further develop an unusual idea. [more]
published: 12.09.2025
The Chamber of Industry and Commerce for Upper Franconia Bayreuth (IHK), the Chamber of Crafts for Upper Franconia (HWK) and Hof University of Applied Sciences cordially invite you to the campus tour "Application meets Research" on September 29 at the campus in Hof. The event is aimed at companies, craft businesses and representatives from industry who would like to find out about current research approaches in a practical way. [more]
published: 04.09.2025
Five days, nine creative minds, one common goal: developing solutions for a better future - that's Ideation Week at Hof University of Applied Sciences. In 2025, the week was once again all about innovation. Students from a wide range of disciplines came together in mid-June to solve real-life challenges using design thinking. Supported by coaches and method training, they immersed themselves in a highly relevant topic: "From Waste to Future - Wool needs your idea!" [more]
published: 05.08.2025
We dispel the most common myths and show why a semester abroad is not only feasible, but also a real enrichment. [more]
published: 31.07.2025
Around 60 pupils from the Bayreuth technical college visited Hof University of Applied Sciences in July and took the opportunity to get a taste of student life. The subjects of business, technology and the integration class were invited - and a varied and informative program was offered for everyone. [more]
published: 21.07.2025