How do I figure out what’s right for me? College or vocational training? What are my strengths—and what opportunities are available in the region? CONTACTA HochFranken 2026 provides answers to… [more]
published: 22.09.2026
How does a heat pump actually work? What happens inside a fuel cell? And how can hydrogen be produced from electricity and later converted back into electrical energy? In the… [more]
published: 21.09.2026
About 100 experts from research and industry gathered at the 18th Narrow Textile Conference (NTC) in Hof to discuss new technologies for narrow textiles—and the question of how quickly research… [more]
published: 14.09.2026
How will the energy supply of the future work? Which technologies will prevail, and what political and legal frameworks are necessary to make this happen? Answers to these and many… [more]
published: 31.08.2026
The German higher education landscape is supported by two pillars: public universities and universities of applied sciences (FHs). Together, they have approximately 2.8 million students, with universities of applied sciences… [more]
published: 24.08.2026
Wood in cars doesn’t just look high-quality—in the future, it could also respond to touch. Through the WoodTouch research and development project, academia and industry are collaborating to develop innovative… [more]
published: 29.07.2026
The 2026 Southwest Thuringia Startup Idea Competition demonstrated just how diverse and innovative the region’s startup scene is. This year, 32 business ideas were presented—ranging from creative and social concepts… [more]
published: 23.07.2026
In early July, Hof University successfully hosted the event “The Use of ChatGPT & Co. in Engineering and Architecture Firms—Lessons Learned from a Student Project” at Einstein1—the Digital Startup… [more]
published: 15.07.2026
The Hof University Support Association—the Society of Friends and Supporters of Hof University (e.V.)—made important personnel and strategic decisions at its general meeting. In addition to the unanimous approval of… [more]
published: 13.07.2026
After two and a half years of intensive research and development, the project partners of the RecyTube research project gave a positive assessment of the project at the end of… [more]
published: 10.07.2026
One year after its launch, Einstein1 Managing Director Achim Hager takes stock: In this interview, he discusses the entrepreneurial spirit, networking, and the development of the Digital Startup Center in… [more]
published: 07.07.2026
What does a recruiting process look like that meets the expectations of different groups of applicants while also making effective use of digital technologies? Students at Hof University of Applied… [more]
published: 25.06.2026
On July 7, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hof University of Applied Sciences invites you to the event “Using ChatGPT & Co. in Engineering and Architecture Firms –… [more]
published: 23.06.2026
How can digital technologies help make wastewater treatment in rural areas more reliable, efficient, and sustainable? This is the focus of an exciting new research project at the Institute for… [more]
published: 09.06.2026
Entrepreneurial thinking, a thirst for innovation, and the question “What if…?” have become an integral part of Hof University’s DNA. The StartUpLab serves as the central hub for anyone… [more]
published: 29.05.2026
The new project “EnerTECH – Knowledge Transfer for Future Technologies” kicked off at Hof University of Applied Sciences with a well-attended launch event. The goal of the project, initially planned… [more]
published: 27.05.2026
The Institute of Materials Science at Hof University of Applied Sciences (ifm) and the Faculty of Economics at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen are launching a joint educational… [more]
published: 13.05.2026
The textile industry is undergoing a transformation: sustainability, the circular economy, material innovation, and smart textiles are opening up new opportunities for innovative business models and startups. At Hof University… [more]
published: 12.05.2026