university & business

Organic meets education: dennree becomes lecture hall sponsor at Hof University of Applied Sciences

The Upper Franconian organic specialist retailer dennree is further expanding its long-standing partnership with Hof University of Applied Sciences, thereby sending out a strong signal for the promotion of young talent. For several years now, the company has been supporting particularly high-achieving students with two annual Germany Scholarships. A current highlight of this trusting collaboration is the sponsorship of lecture hall A 013, which has now been officially handed over as part of an inauguration ceremony. [more]

published: 05.08.2025

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

The future of supply chains – Logistics conference 2025 with top-class guests

How can supply chains become more resilient, sustainable and digital? This question was the focus of the Logistics Conference 2025 at Hof University of Applied Sciences. Around 120 participants from science, business and practice took the opportunity to discuss current developments and future prospects in the field of supply chain management in depth. [more]

published: 03.07.2025

Experience sustainability live – plastics technology students on excursions

How can the circular economy actually work in plastics processing? Over the past few weeks, students on the "Engineering Sciences" course and the "Sustainable Plastics Processing" module have been asking themselves precisely this question - and have gained exciting insights into companies that implement innovative recycling solutions. [more]

published: 02.07.2025

Supporting Society of Hof University honors long-standing members and trailblazers

As part of the general meeting of the Society of Friends and Supporters of Hof University of Applied Sciences, this time the focus was on special personalities in addition to information on the development of the university: four deserving members of the Society of Friends and Supporters, Dr. Dorothee Strunz, Dr. Christian Heinrich Sandler, Ute Coenen and Jürgen Handke, were honored for their many years of commitment. [more]

published: 02.07.2025

Research for rail transport: Sustainable noise protection for the trains of the future

In the "RuhBio" research project, scientists at Hof University of Applied Sciences are working together with industrial partners to develop innovative nonwoven materials for rail transportation. The goal is ambitious: Conventional soundproofing elements, such as those currently used in trains, are to be replaced by a sustainable, bio-based alternative. [more]

published: 01.07.2025

20 years of dual studies at Hof University: a model of success for the region

Hof University of Applied Sciences celebrated the 20th anniversary of the dual study program with a network meeting. Representatives from business, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, vocational schools and the university came together to take stock. The key message: the dual study program is a real success story. [more]

published: 26.06.2025