On 12 March 2026, the next IT Forum Upper Franconia will take place at Hof University of Applied Sciences - one of the most important regional flagship events on digitalization, IT innovations and future technologies. [more]
published: 20.11.2025
On November 13, 2025, we welcomed over 50 IT managers from the entire region to a joint iisys and LAMILUX event at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys) at Hof University of Applied Sciences. The evening was all about current technological developments and practical insights. [more]
published: 17.11.2025
The Hof autumn market: the smell of bratwurst in the air, beer fountains in constant use, thick jackets despite almost double-digit temperatures - and right in the middle of it all, Hof University of Applied Sciences, which showed that research doesn't just work in the lab or on servers, but also directly between the market stalls and the pedestrian zone. [more]
published: 01.10.2025
An interdisciplinary project with the Bayreuth Industrial Museum aims to bring AI-supported games to life in exhibitions - technically feasible, but still with hurdles. [more]
published: 08.09.2025
The "Supply Chain Digitalization" research group at iisys at Hof University of Applied Sciences has completed a pilot project together with Ernst Röser GmbH that is fundamentally changing the procurement of packaging solutions in the B2B sector. [more]
published: 21.07.2025
The "VR²epair "iisys) project, which investigated the use of virtual reality (VR) to repair common household electrical appliances, has been completed. The aim was to improve vocational education and training in the field of electrical engineering through VR experiences. [more]
published: 10.03.2025
The "Visual Analytics" research group headed by Prof. Dr. Claus Atzenbeck at iisys is involved in a remarkable international research project. [more]
published: 03.03.2025
On Thursday, 14.11.2024, 60 IT managers met for the 27th IT Manager Meeting at the Institute for Information Systems at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iisys). The focus of the networking event, which was once again organized by iisys and Florian Pöhner from Lamilux, was the exchange of information and experiences from the respective areas of activity. [more]
published: 22.11.2024
Master's student Saeid Khoobdel took part in a Math Olympics out of personal interest. The aim was not to solve mathematical problems, but to train an AI to solve problems. The team delivered impressive results. [more]
published: 04.11.2024
Cold calling for industrial projects is not everyone's cup of tea. It involves making initial contact with people you don't know, but who you consider important for planned projects: How do I get in touch with them? In order to learn tips and tricks here, Hof University of Applied Sciences has offered further training for its academic staff. [more]
published: 31.07.2024
At the beginning of June, Lisa Eidloth, research assistant in the Visual Analytics research group at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys), took part in an IT event specifically for female computer science researchers. She reports on the topics covered at the Chemnitz event and what added value it provided for her. [more]
published: 08.07.2024
The Hof University of Applied Sciences recently launched its own AI tools for text and image generation. We spoke to Prof. Dr. René Peinl about initial user feedback. [more]
published: 07.06.2024
At the end of February 2024, Prof. Dr. Richard Göbel, head of the Multimedia Information Systems research group at iisys, and Sindy Ribouni, project assistant, flew to Australia at the invitation of Hochschule Bayern e.V.. The aim was to intensify research cooperation between the state of Queensland and Bavaria. [more]
published: 21.03.2024
AI programs are currently springing up like mushrooms, and the internet and social networks seem to be flooded with AI-generated images and clips. It is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain an overview of this enormously growing field. Prof. Dr. René Peinl reveals which programs and applications you really need to know about! [more]
published: 17.01.2024
Around 15% of academic staff at Hof University of Applied Sciences are of international origin. Some of them have even been here since their studies and sometimes stay much longer - usually when they find a job. We spoke to Gowtham Buvalli Chikkathammaiah from India to find out what brought him to Hof a few years ago. [more]
published: 12.01.2024
The now 4th colloquium of the research institutes ibp, ifm, inwa, iisys and iwe again impressively showed the whole breadth of research at Hof University of Applied Sciences. The colloquium is intended to enable a targeted exchange of projects and research activities between the institutes once a year. [more]
published: 20.10.2023
Until January 17, 2024, room G023B at the Institute of Information Systems (iisys) will be transformed into a movie theater every Wednesday (with the exception of "All Saints' Day") at 7:30 pm. The University Cinema in Hof recently had a successful start to the new season with the film "Baby Driver". [more]
published: 18.10.2023
On 22 November 2023, the Kompetenznetzwerk Wasser und Energie e.V. and the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology at Hof University of Applied Sciences invite you to the 4th Hof Energy Symposium. [more]
published: 07.08.2023