With KICKSTART, Hof University of Applied Sciences has launched a funding program that starts at a very early stage of a potential start-up - with the development of ideas and prototypes. The KICKSTART teams have six months to develop their idea into an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or prototype. Introducing: Test system for cassette filter systems for cleaning wastewater in relief structures - FilTex. [more]
published: 02.12.2025
Pharmaceutical residues, household chemicals and other trace substances enter the water cycle via the sewage system and, as an invisible danger, represent a growing toxicological challenge for the environment and… [more]
published: 14.09.2025
Around four kilograms of plastics per capita end up in the environment in Germany every year - with some serious consequences for nature, people and water. How can we reduce this pollution? This was the central question of the S³Rem innovation network. [more]
published: 29.07.2025
Scientists at Hof University of Applied Sciences and engineers from the company Hydrotec in Selb want to optimize the treatment of so-called clear water - for example in intensive freshwater aquaculture. [more]
published: 29.07.2025
With KICKSTART, Hof University of Applied Sciences has launched a funding program that starts at a very early stage of a potential start-up - with the ideas or prototype development. The KICKSTART teams have six months to develop their idea into an MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or prototype. We present: Development of a modular mobile station for the identification of foreign water sources through short-term use - "FremdWa". [more]
published: 21.07.2025
How can it be ensured that water and energy systems in developing regions continue to function in the long term and enable the local population to lead a better life in the long term? This question was at the heart of the HIT-A... [more]
published: 21.07.2025
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
The city of Hof is launching a pioneering research project with the Institute for Sustainable Water and Waste Management INWA, among others. The aim is to develop the foundations for a water- and climate-resilient new development area in Hof. [more]
published: 19.05.2025
The second round of the "ITTQ" project recently came to a successful end with a small closing event. The project makes an important contribution to securing skilled workers in Northern Bavaria's water sector. [more]
published: 04.04.2025
Hof University of Applied Sciences is successfully qualifying refugees and migrants for jobs in the Bavarian water industry as part of a further education project, as skilled workers are desperately needed in this sector. So far, two 15-week courses have been aimed specifically at people from refugee and migrant backgrounds who are currently receiving citizens' benefits. [more]
published: 26.02.2025
As part of its Smart City program "HoferLand.digital", the district of Hof is entering into a new research collaboration with Hof University of Applied Sciences on the topic of water management. This was decided by the district committee this week. [more]
published: 21.02.2025
Hof University of Applied Sciences is calling on its students and employees to actively participate in the "Drinking Culture" project. The research project uses a local example to investigate how drinking water stations are used and perceived. [more]
published: 17.12.2024
The 4th Hof Water Symposium will take place on October 15 and 16, 2024. The focus will be on securing both global and regional water supplies. Speakers include singer and water activist Rolf Stahlhofen ("Söhne Mannheims"). [more]
published: 26.08.2024
A total of 19 participants gained further qualifications for tasks in the Bavarian water industry. The 15-week course is aimed specifically at people with a refugee or migrant background who are currently receiving citizens' benefits. It is to be continued in November. [more]
published: 26.08.2024
Climate change and extreme weather conditions pose major challenges for water management. The JenaWasser special-purpose association is developing intelligent digital solutions for this in the InSchuKa research project and in collaboration with Hof University of Applied Sciences, among others. [more]
published: 18.07.2024
The new Competence and Transfer Center Sustainable Sponge Region (ktns) was recently launched. Prof. Günter Müller-Czygan, Director of the Institute for Sustainable Water Systems (inwa), explains its tasks in an interview. [more]
published: 27.11.2023
With the construction of the Center for Water and Energy Management (ZWE), a vision that was conceived 15 years ago by University President Prof. Lehmann and implemented step by step is coming to fruition. [more]
published: 09.11.2023
4 months ago, the newly founded Institute for Sustainable Water Systems (inwa) started its work. Prof. Günter Müller-Czygan, as spokesman of the "inwa", provides information about the state of development and first projects. [more]
published: 26.07.2023