“Research thrives on breaking new ground and trying out lots of different things!”—under this motto, quoted by moderator Benedikt Hiller at the outset, the five research institutes at Hof University… [more]
published: 16.10.2026
Hof University of Applied Sciences will participate in the Hof Fall Market “HofHaltig” on September 26 and 27, 2026 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day). Under the theme “The… [more]
published: 26.08.2026
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
Three young researchers from the U.S. and India are currently conducting research on sustainable plastic solutions at the Institute for Circular Economy of Bio-Polymers (ibp) at Hof University of Applied… [more]
published: 20.07.2026
Kübra Aslan and Lucas Großmann from the Institute for Circular Economy of Bio-Polymers (ibp) recently represented Hof University at two major industry events in Berlin. At the 5th Innovation Dialogue… [more]
published: 30.06.2026
The plastics industry faces a major challenge: it must increasingly use recycled materials while delivering the same quality as newly produced plastics. This is precisely where the “SmartReUSE” project comes… [more]
published: 30.03.2026
Global energy demand continues to rise, while at the same time the amount of waste from industry and households is still growing. Biogenic residues and plastic waste in particular often… [more]
published: 05.03.2026
The Institute for Circular Economy at Bio:Polymere (ibp) at Hof University of Applied Sciences held its fourth symposium on February 24 and 25 under the motto “Bioplastics – Approaches for… [more]
published: 04.03.2026
The joint research project “InMIDoor” by the Institute for Circular Economy of Bio:Polymers at Hof University of Applied Sciences (ibp), KKT-Norsystec and Roos GmbH has developed an innovative approach for… [more]
published: 19.12.2025
Last summer brought a fresh international research spirit to Hof University of Applied Sciences: two talented young researchers – Anisha Jarang from the USA and Shaelagh Stephan from Canada –… [more]
published: 03.12.2025
The Institute for Circular Economy of Bio:Polymers (ibp) at Hof University of Applied Sciences invites you to the event "NextGen Polymers" on November 24, 2025 at 5:00 pm in the Audimax B of the university. Participation is free of charge. [more]
published: 03.11.2025
High energy prices and limited resources pose major challenges for the construction industry. At the same time, natural materials are becoming increasingly important. This is where the "Mycobuild" research project comes in, which is currently being carried out at the Institute for Circular Economy of Bio:Polymers (ibp) at Hof University of Applied Sciences. The aim is to develop application-ready thermal insulation materials based on fungal braids. [more]
published: 18.09.2025
It is often sufficient to anaesthetize only a limited area of the body during surgery. However, precise placement of the catheter is crucial for these so-called local or regional anesthetics. Until now, this was only possible with a great deal of experience, an increased dose of anesthetic or additional X-ray technology... [more]
published: 30.07.2025
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
Denis Kiragu is a research fellow at the ibp. He summarizes his impressions of the country and the university for "campuls-digital". [more]
published: 23.06.2025
The Institute for Circular Economy at Bio:Polymer (ibp) was represented by Benedikt Hiller and David Krieg at the 40th International Conference of the Polymer Processing Society (PPS-40) in Auckland. The two research assistants traveled a total of 38 hours to the other side of the world to New Zealand to present and discuss their research work on sustainable plastics. [more]
published: 08.05.2025
The Institute for Circular Economy of Bio:Polymers (ibp) at Hof University of Applied Sciences offers excellent conditions for a doctorate in an interdisciplinary and innovative research environment. [more]
published: 28.03.2025
The circular economy is a key building block for a sustainable future. This is precisely where the "TechCirclePolymers" technology transfer project of the ibp at Hof University of Applied Sciences comes in: It aims to improve the recycling of plastics and biopolymers. [more]
published: 18.03.2025