teaching

EnerNet workshop: How is “comfort” actually created?

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

Hof University defies “G9 dip”: Almost 1000 freshmen start the winter semester 25/26

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

Prof. Dr. Peter Schäfer celebrates his 40th anniversary of service

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

City lecture: “Münchberg is textile and textile is Münchberg!”

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

Campus tour “Application meets research”: How can we become more water resilient?

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

Innovative spirit meets sustainability: Ideationweek 2025 at Hof University of Applied Sciences

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

FOS Bayreuth visit: Three hours full of impressions and information

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

Florian Potzel among the best dual students in Bavaria

Yesterday, the best students on a dual study program at a Bavarian university of applied sciences were awarded the Dualissimo prize. This year's winners include Florian Potzel from the dual study program in International Management at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]

published: 17.07.2025

Major generational change at Hof University of Applied Sciences

Five deserving professors have left Hof University of Applied Sciences, heralding a real generational change in its ranks: With Prof. Dr. Willi Darr, Prof. Dr. Franz Xaver Boos, Prof. Dr. Friedwart Lender as well as Prof. Dr. Ina Löbus and Prof. Dr. Günther Köhler, several decades-long pillars of teaching and research are leaving the university. [more]

published: 11.07.2025