After two and a half years of intensive research and development, the project partners of the RecyTube research project gave a positive assessment of the project at the end of… [more]
published: 10.07.2026
About 30 guests accepted the invitation from the “Association of Friends of the Internationalization of the Münchberg Textile Competence Center at Hof University of Applied Sciences” to attend a lecture… [more]
published: 22.06.2026
The textile industry is undergoing a transformation: sustainability, the circular economy, material innovation, and smart textiles are opening up new opportunities for innovative business models and startups. At Hof University… [more]
published: 12.05.2026
When the downtown area of Münchberg once again transforms into a lively festival zone on June 13 and 14, 2026, Hof University—with its Münchberg campus—will be right in the thick… [more]
published: 04.05.2026
The Institute of Materials Science (ifm) is kicking off 2026 with a strong presence at national and international trade events. In addition to established formats, the institute is also… [more]
published: 27.03.2026
Clothing often quickly becomes disposable: T-shirts for events, general merchandise, or short-term campaigns often end up in the trash after just a few uses. This is particularly frustrating because fossil-based… [more]
published: 25.03.2026
How can sustainable textiles become the norm on the European market and, in particular, how can short-lived products be removed from the market? A new study by the Öko-Institut, the… [more]
published: 26.02.2026
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
In mid-October, around 90 interested people gathered in the newly restored Münchberg Schützenhaus for the city lecture by the Institute of Materials Science at Hof University of Applied Sciences (ifm). Even before the event began, there were many voices in the foyer welcoming the fact that the university was "increasing its presence in Münchberg". [more]
published: 23.10.2025
Hof University of Applied Sciences took part in this year's "Open Monument Day" with three guided tours. Around 35 interested visitors took the opportunity to get to know the historic shed roof hall at the Münchberg campus and take a look behind the scenes of former textile production. [more]
published: 17.09.2025
Textiles not only stand for clothing, but increasingly also for textile construction and space travel, right through to armaments. And it should also be sustainable. "Textiles are Münchberg and Münchberg is textiles" says Prof. Dr. Frank Ficker and thus cordially invites you to the town lecture in the Münchberg Schützenhaus. [more]
published: 15.09.2025
A funding program as a springboard: The "Kickstart" scholarship enabled textile design graduate Antonia Ablass to further develop an unusual idea. [more]
published: 12.09.2025
Who hasn't experienced this? Instead of deep rest, many people experience restless nights in summer due to heat build-up and heavy sweating. A newly developed comforter should now provide a remedy. [more]
published: 04.07.2025
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