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
Since 2008, Hof University of Applied Sciences has been pursuing a clear focus on sustainable action with the mission statement of the "Green Tech University". This mission statement forms the basis for creating a long-term balance between ecological, social and economic requirements. The university-specific sustainability strategy has created a framework with concrete measures to systematically promote sustainable development and anchor it in everyday university life in the long term. According to Sustainability Manager Anja Grabmeier, the focus here is on the "whole institution approach". [more]
published: 16.12.2025
Sustainability, energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness have characterised research at the Institute of Materials Science (ifm) at the Münchberg campus for years. Textile recycling in particular is becoming increasingly important - fuelled not least by graduates who are driving forward textile innovation processes in regional and national companies. [more]
published: 21.11.2025
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
Hof University of Applied Sciences is participating in the nationwide "Yellow Ribbon" harvest campaign at its Hof and Münchberg campuses. The fruit trees, which are marked with bright yellow ribbons, may be harvested for personal use on the university campus free of charge and without consultation once they have ripened. [more]
published: 27.08.2025
Five days, nine creative minds, one common goal: developing solutions for a better future - that's Ideation Week at Hof University of Applied Sciences. In 2025, the week was once again all about innovation. Students from a wide range of disciplines came together in mid-June to solve real-life challenges using design thinking. Supported by coaches and method training, they immersed themselves in a highly relevant topic: "From Waste to Future - Wool needs your idea!" [more]
published: 05.08.2025
Floating islands in the middle of the campus? What looks like an art project at first glance is actually an innovative contribution to sustainable urban development. As part of the "AquaTex" project, students at Hof University of Applied Sciences have developed two planted floating islands that can purify water using special textiles. [more]
published: 15.07.2025
At the end of June, Dr. Harvey Harbach, research group leader at the Institute for Sustainable Water Systems (inwa), welcomed Ukrainian researchers to the university as part of the project "Integration of the 'sponge city' concept to develop a model for the sustainable restoration and management of water resources in areas of Ukraine affected by military impacts (IKoMoWa)". The aim was to jointly explore prospects for scientific cooperation. [more]
published: 07.07.2025
Anke Müller, Professor of Manufacturing Processes in Mechanical Engineering, and Oliver Mauroner, Professor of Technology-Oriented Innovation and Start-up Management at Hof University of Applied Sciences, held their city lecture on the topic of "How makerspaces, repair cafés and do-it-yourself are changing our world" at "Auszeit". [more]
published: 20.06.2025
The lecture as part of the Hof City Lectures provides exciting insights into the diverse world of makers - from working in high-tech laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment to self-realization in DIY and repair cafés. Here, defective devices are repaired in order to conserve resources and promote sustainability. It becomes clear how different these places can be... [more]
published: 02.06.2025
Hof University of Applied Sciences is celebrating a small anniversary: for five years now, the international engineering Master's degree course in Sustainable Textiles at the Münchberg campus has been preparing specialists to make the textile production chain more sustainable. [more]
published: 03.04.2025
Hof University of Applied Sciences is sending out a clear signal: Sustainability is not just a buzzword here, but an integral part of campus life. With the launch of the new website on sustainability and the "Green Tech" philosophy, the university is demonstrating how it takes responsibility and promotes sustainable development - ecologically, socially and economically. [more]
published: 30.01.2025
Under the leadership of Dr. Harvey Harbach, a research group is working with regional and industrial partners to investigate how sheep's wool as a natural material can replace peat and plastic in the production of vegetable seedlings. [more]
published: 16.12.2024
Science, research, business practice - this unique triad is the focus of the 37th Hof Nonwovens Days, one of the largest specialist congresses in Europe. On November 6 and 7, 2024, 22 specialist lectures are on the program. Over 360 participants from companies and institutes from 10 countries are expected to attend. 77 companies and institutes will be presenting innovative products and forward-looking ideas in the exhibition area. [more]
published: 04.11.2024
In the "Change it!-Stud" program, students can submit specific suggestions for improvement and participate directly in change management at our university. Another suggestion from this program has now been awarded a prize and is currently being implemented. [more]
published: 17.10.2024
The Science Day of the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region attracted around 550 visitors under the motto "Resources for resources for tomorrow and today - a roadmap for a secure future" attracted around 550 visitors to the Hof University of Applied Sciences. Representatives from the worlds of science, business and politics discussed hot topics on resource efficiency, sustainability and innovation. [more]
published: 19.07.2024
Via the online portal Change-it! Stud, students can participate directly in change management at Hof University of Applied Sciences and submit specific suggestions for improvement in certain areas. One of the ideas submitted for the summer semester 2023 and winter semester 2023/24 has now been awarded a prize. [more]
published: 29.04.2024
As part of a cooperative "Sustainability Management" course with HZ University in the Netherlands, students at Hof University of Applied Sciences are currently researching innovative sustainability solutions for an international company. [more]
published: 26.04.2024