The commercial service, operated by Berlin-based Researchgate GmbH, was launched in May 2008 and, according to its own figures, had attracted around 20 million members worldwide by November 22. [more]
published: 29.11.2022
The daily teaching and research routine does not always allow to think about the "overall situation" and the general conditions at the university. For this reason, Vice President Valentin Plenk, who is responsible for research at Hof University of Applied Sciences, invited the research professors to a short hiking trip. The idea was to ask where the researchers needed support from the administration in their daily work and which processes they felt still needed to be changed [more]
published: 15.07.2022
The "1st Dies Academicus" took place at Hof University of Applied Sciences. Interested parties had the opportunity to learn more about the research activities and current projects at Hof University of Applied Sciences. During the event, students were also honored for special achievements [more]
published: 26.04.2022
A driving simulator of the latest generation was purchased at Hof University of Applied Sciences for a six-figure sum. [more]
published: 13.04.2022
On April 25, the 1st Dies Academicus will take place at Hof University of Applied Sciences. Interested parties will have the opportunity to learn more about the research activities and current projects at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 07.04.2022
Since October 2020, Prof. Günter Müller-Czygan has been Endowed Professor for Water Infrastructure at the Institute for Water and Energy Management (iwe) at Hof University of Applied Sciences. For 1.5 years now, he has headed the Water Infrastructure and Digitization Research Group at Hof University of Applied Sciences, during which time he has brought the iwe millions in funding. [more]
published: 09.02.2022
Whether researchers use social media for external science communication is influenced by many factors. So far, however, there have been hardly any studies that systematically look at these factors. A study by Anne Henning and Sarah Kohler now aims to close this gap [more]
published: 23.11.2021
The aim of the 2nd Institute Colloquium between the approximately 70 participating scientists was to improve networking and to promote scientific exchange among each other. Thus, not only the interdisciplinary cohesion should be strengthened, but also cross-institutional discussions should take place [more]
published: 28.09.2021
Hof University of Applied Sciences is currently recording not only a record number of students, but also the highest level of research projects in its history. Quite a few of the current projects and developments are directly or indirectly interwoven with the Hof region and the neighboring regions. [more]
published: 26.05.2021
As part of the High-Tech Agenda (HTA), there is the possibility of creating research professorships at Bavarian universities. In an interview, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Valentin Plenk, Vice President Research and Development, explains this development. [more]
published: 20.01.2021
On November 24, 2020, from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., the Europe Day at Hof University of Applied Sciences will take place for the fifth time under the direction of Prof. Dr. Peter Schäfer. Prof. Schäfer is the founder of the Europe Day and has been Professor of European Law at Hof University of Applied Sciences for almost 25 years. [more]
published: 30.10.2020
With an innovative research project, Hof University of Applied Sciences has declared war on one of the biggest annoyances for German motorists: marten damage [more]
published: 15.10.2020
On 24.09.2020, the new textile research center at the Hof University of Applied Sciences, Münchberg Campus, was inaugurated Textile Research Center was inaugurated. To support in-depth textile-specific training at the new facility, Sandler AG donated a professorship with a total value of 600,000 euros. [more]
published: 15.09.2020
A great day of joy for the entire Hof University of Applied Sciences: At the end of September, the new research center of the Hof University of Applied Sciences… [more]
published: 15.09.2020
Due to the Corona pandemic, the presentation of this year's graduate awards of Hof University of Applied Sciences took place in a smaller setting during a ceremony. A total of seven graduates were honored for outstanding achievements in their studies or theses. [more]
published: 10.09.2020
Congratulations! At the meeting of the University Council, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Valentin Plenk was elected as the new Vice President Research and Development for a term of three years. The outgoing… [more]
published: 01.09.2020
After three years of successful work at iisys, the now newly elected Vice President for Research and Development at Hof University of Applied Sciences - Prof. Dr.-Ing. Valentin Plenk - handed over the scientific leadership to Prof. Dr. René Peinl and Prof. Dr. Jörg Scheidt during a ceremony. Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Jürgen Lehmann, President of Hof University of Applied Sciences, symbolically handed over the key of iisys today. [more]
published: 01.09.2020