university & business

European Management Institute celebrates its 20th birthday: AI as a creative problem solver

The European Management Institute e.V. (EMI) at Hof University of Applied Sciences celebrated its 20th birthday with a festive event on the premises of the Institute for Information Systems (iisys). Founded in 2004 by professors from Hof University of Applied Sciences and companies, the institute has since promoted science and research, training and further education and is also committed to international cooperation. [more]

published: 14.10.2024

Hilti & KSB: Experience international benchmark companies up close

In the middle of the year, students on the Master's degree course in Marketing Management had the opportunity to take part in an excursion to two well-known Business-2-Business companies as part of the "Capital Goods Marketing and Technical Sales" course led by Prof. Dr. Stefan Wengler: Their path leads to KSB in Pegnitz and Hilti in Nuremberg. [more]

published: 07.10.2024

CONTACTA 2024 teacher training: Prof. Dr. med. Michael Frey on mental disorders in adolescents

CONTACTA HochFranken traditionally kicks off on the day before the trade fair opens with the regional teacher training course. Prof. Dr. med. Michael Frey, Professor of Biopsychosocial Medicine, will speak about "Mental abnormalities in young people at school and in training". In an interview beforehand, Prof. Frey talks about the most important content of his lecture, why this topic is so relevant today and how teachers, parents and trainers can provide targeted support. [more]

published: 24.09.2024

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

CONTACTA HochFranken 2024: The best start for a successful career entry

For years, CONTACTA HochFranken at Hof University of Applied Sciences has been the meeting place for school pupils looking for expert advice on choosing a course of study and a career. On September 25 and 26, participants can expect an attractive program and a wide range of opportunities to gather information and inspiration for their future life and career path during the two-day fair from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. A total of more than 80 exhibitors will be taking part. Up to 1200 pupils from 15 schools are expected to attend. [more]

published: 08.08.2024

Biogas project in the Wunsiedel area is looking for more manure and slurry!

Together with agricultural representatives from the Wunsiedel region and the company ZENOB GmbH (ZukunftsEnergie Nordostbayern), Hof University of Applied Sciences would like to use agricultural residues to generate energy. To this end, the partners are working on an ambitious project to tap into the corresponding energy potential by building a large biogas plant. [more]

published: 23.04.2024

“iECO” project: Significant steps towards faster construction!

The "iECO" project aims to make private and public construction easier, faster and more efficient in future. This is to be implemented technically on the basis of the GAIA-X infrastructure as an alternative to US providers. Initial successes on a regional basis have now been announced at a meeting of the project partners. [more]

published: 12.03.2024

Economics: “Digitalization and IT technologies in practice”

In the modules "Digital Infrastructure and Internet Technologies in Practice" from the Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and "Applied Research Digitalization and IT Technologies" from the Master's degree in Digital Business Management, students gained valuable practical experience in the field of digitalization and project management in the winter semester 2023/24. [more]

published: 08.03.2024