“The people developing AI seriously believe that AI could kill us by the end of the decade.” This provocative statement by Jacob Coxon, a former AI researcher at Anthropic… [more]
published: 14.09.2026
As part of its city lecture series, Hof University of Applied Sciences invites the public to its next event at its Kronach campus. In a lecture titled “Health Meets Computer… [more]
published: 31.08.2026
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
Hof University of Applied Sciences is launching a new research project at the Hof Skatepark to analyze the biomechanics of skating on pump tracks. The goal is to use artificial… [more]
published: 26.05.2026
From a migraine app to international research: IT expertise from Hof is now supporting medical research at the highest level. What began as an innovative project has evolved into an… [more]
published: 28.04.2026
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
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