A city is planning measures to protect against heavy rainfall. Technically, many options seem feasible. But it quickly becomes clear that this is not just a matter of engineering. Permits… [more]
published: 24.03.2026
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: 23.02.2026
Just a few years ago, terms such as “unicorn” or “stardust” would hardly have been considered serious headlines. Today, they are examples of so-called AI prompts and illustrate the rapid… [more]
published: 06.02.2026
A new learning environment for students of administrative informatics has been put into operation on the university campus in Hof. In the comprehensively modernized facilities, the future IT specialists for… [more]
published: 19.12.2025
As of the 2020/2021 winter semester, the following faculty members have begun their new roles at Hof University of Applied Sciences: [more]
published: 17.11.2025
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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