New at Hof University – welcome to Bavaria at the top!
As of the 2020/2021 winter semester, the following faculty members have begun their new roles at Hof University of Applied Sciences: [more]
published: 17.11.2025KI
Project completion InSchuKa 4.0: Artificial intelligence makes sewer networks climate-resilient
After three and a half years of intensive research, the joint project InSchuKa 4.0 is coming to an end. The aim is to use AI to help sewer networks react better to heavy rainfall and dry spells in future - and thus cope with climate change more intelligently. [more]
published: 03.11.2025
“Next Gen Industries”: Managers shape the future of industry with AI
On November 5, 2025, Hof University of Applied Sciences invites you to the conference "Next Gen Industries - AI and the Future of Industry" at the start-up center Einstein1. [more]
published: 01.10.2025
When artificial intelligence counts dice incorrectly – and science is explained in the middle of the pedestrian zone
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
How Hof University is modernizing its computer science education
In an article, the FAZ notes that many university graduates have difficulties starting their careers despite a shortage of skilled workers - because many degree courses do not reflect the rapid changes in digitalization, AI and cybersecurity. We spoke to Prof. Dr. Andrej Bachmann to find out more about the changes in computer science teaching at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 08.09.2025
With Bayreuth Industrial Museum: iisys researches dynamic museum tours
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
International Teaching Week 2025: Spotlight on artificial intelligence
From 19 to 23 May 2025, the university was all about international academic collaboration: around 20 guest lecturers from ten countries took part in the International Teaching Week 2025 and designed a diverse teaching and supporting program under the motto "AI Odyssey: Understand, Create, Explore!". [more]
published: 06.06.2025
How AI overcomes prejudices: With better prompts to fairer images
Prof. Dr. René Peinl from the Institute for Information Systems at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iisys) shows in a paper how language models can help to avoid distortions in AI-generated images. [more]
published: 22.04.2025
Hof University: Best practice in AI-supported learning assistant for exam preparation
Hof University of Applied Sciences is represented with an AI-based digital learning assistant as one of nine in-depth investigated use cases in the study "AI in studying and teaching - use cases and conditions for success" by the Hochschulforum Digitalisierung. [more]
published: 04.04.2025
Online demonstrator launched: this is how much personal training can achieve!
The Intelligent and Learning Systems research group at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys) at Hof University of Applied Sciences has developed an innovative, AI-supported fitness tool together with the "Freiraum" fitness studio in Bayreuth. [more]
published: 17.03.2025
Why customer-centric thinking and not AI will determine prosperity
On Monday, April 7, 2025, Hof University of Applied Sciences invites you to a lecture by Prof. Wolfgang Henseler, an expert in digital media, user experience and innovative business strategies. [more]
published: 26.02.2025
Why Hof University of Applied Sciences relies on its own tools for image and text generation
For around a year now, students and staff at Hof University of Applied Sciences have had their own AI tools for text and image generation ("Lisa and Luis") at their disposal, which are becoming increasingly popular. We spoke to Prof. Dr. Sven Rill about the current status. [more]
published: 07.01.2025
“Artificial intelligence from a Hollywood perspective” – the New Year’s Lecture 2025!
On January 29, 2025 at 7:15 pm, Hof University of Applied Sciences invites you to the second New Year's Lecture in its history in its Audimax. This time, the event is all about Hollywood and the future of artificial intelligence (AI). [more]
published: 18.12.2024
Ethics in AI: Does AI actually provide correct and fair answers?
The rapid development of AI not only brings with it technological advances, but also complex ethical issues. Particularly in the case of generative AI, such as speech or image generators, the issue of biased results is moving to the center of the discussion. [more]
published: 10.12.2024
5. Institute colloquium: Six exciting projects and a real “hat trick”
The Institute Colloquium at Hof University was established five years ago with the aim of improving networking between the research institutes at Hof University and promoting scientific exchange. This year's new edition was all about sustainability, innovation and the transfer of knowledge into practice. [more]
published: 14.11.2024
The fusion of creativity and technology in the design process: Lecture evening a complete success
A packed Audimax and an eager audience awaited Marcus Görner, engineer and future thinker, on October 23, 2024 for his lecture "The Fusion of Creativity and Technology - AI as a Partner in the Design Process". Organized by the Bachelor's degree course in Design & Mobility, the evening was dedicated to the presentation of modern AI tools in design and engineering - a topic that is becoming increasingly important in the industry. [more]
published: 06.11.2024
Through Math Olympiad: More understanding of machine learning
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
“The Fusion of Creativity and Technology”: University hosts lecture evening on AI as a partner in the design process
How will artificial intelligence (AI) change the creative industries in the future? How can technology improve people's creative and technical skills? What profound changes will AI bring to design processes? These and many other questions will be explored in the lecture "The Fusion of Creativity and Technology - AI as a Partner in the Design Process", to which the Bachelor's degree course "Design & Mobility" cordially invites interested parties to Audimax B 023 on the Hof campus of the university on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 6 p.m. [more]
published: 15.10.2024