Robot colleague, please take over? – Solutions for the care of the future
The series of successful city lectures at Hof University of Applied Sciences will continue and will now focus on the topic of care on May 6. [more]
published: 24.03.2025Author Archives: Rainer Krauss
Nachgefragt: Was genau ist eigentlich das Netzwerk ERNACT?
Die Hochschule Hof trat 2023 dem Regionennetzwerk ERNACT bei. ERNACT steht für „European Regions Network for the Application of Communication Technology“. Der Verband aus 11 Partnerregionen wird von Irland aus organisiert. [more]
published: 21.03.2025
Hof University goes online with a course generator that is unique in Germany
Hof University of Applied Sciences, named "Germany's most popular university" in 2023 and 2024 by the studycheck.de portal, is setting new standards with an innovation for prospective students: prospective students can now find and design their dream degree program using a degree program generator. The tool, which is unique in Germany, was developed by a team led by Prof. Dr. Marco Linß and Prof. Dr. Sven Rill. [more]
published: 20.03.2025
Delegation trip to North Africa: University promotes exchange with Tunisia
Hof University of Applied Sciences is actively involved in building scientific networks with Tunisia. Prof. Dr.-Ing. Valentin Plenk, Vice President for Research, Development and Entrepreneurship at Hof University of Applied Sciences, once again traveled through the North African country with a delegation. [more]
published: 19.03.2025
Tournament between university and business: chess strategies for professional success
On May 27, 2025 (from 18-21h), Hof University of Applied Sciences invites you to a special event that combines the intellectual sport of chess and the regional economy in an innovative way. [more]
published: 19.03.2025
Congress shows international perspectives for the future of care
The future of care is international, digital and skills-based - this was made impressively clear at the "Global Minds, Local Care" event at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 18.03.2025
The circular plastics economy: from bakery waste to curlers with a care effect
The circular economy is a key building block for a sustainable future. This is precisely where the "TechCirclePolymers" technology transfer project of the ibp at Hof University of Applied Sciences comes in: It aims to improve the recycling of plastics and biopolymers. [more]
published: 18.03.2025
Hof University starts the 2025 summer semester with around 3,600 students
Hof University of Applied Sciences is starting the summer semester 2025 with around 3,600 students, including almost 500 first-semester students in the Faculties of Business Administration and Economics, Computer Science, Engineering and Interdisciplinary and Innovative Sciences as well as in the area of Continuing Education. [more]
published: 17.03.2025
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
#kickstart2024 – We present: Modular Sensing Mounts – Design and production of a housing system for board sports
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. [more]
published: 13.03.2025
Study fair: 25 universities on the campus of Hof University of Applied Sciences
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, the 15th Study Fair on the campus of Hof University of Applied Sciences will offer school pupils the unique opportunity to find out about a wide range of study programs in a varied and competent manner. [more]
published: 10.03.2025
Communication design at Hof University in the focus of Slanted magazine
Slanted magazine is regarded as one of the leading publications in the field of typography and graphic design and as a benchmark for typographic innovation. Contributions from the Communication Design course at Hof University of Applied Sciences are regularly featured with experimental projects. [more]
published: 10.03.2025
Successful completion of “VR²epair” – virtual reality makes repairs easier
The "VR²epair "iisys) project, which investigated the use of virtual reality (VR) to repair common household electrical appliances, has been completed. The aim was to improve vocational education and training in the field of electrical engineering through VR experiences. [more]
published: 10.03.2025
International research: Digital tools for the protection of global cultural heritage
The "Visual Analytics" research group headed by Prof. Dr. Claus Atzenbeck at iisys is involved in a remarkable international research project. [more]
published: 03.03.2025
Improved range of courses: Qualifying refugees for the water industry
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
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
A look through the lens: Vacation course in digital photography during the semester break
During the semester break, 21 students from Hof University of Applied Sciences took the opportunity to expand their photographic skills. [more]
published: 25.02.2025
Hof University Supporting Society contributes 75,000 euros
The Gesellschaft der Freunde und Förderer der Hochschule Hof e.V. will continue to support a large number of projects at Hof University of Applied Sciences in 2025. In total, the society provides 75,000 euros to support students, research and teaching as well as many innovative initiatives. [more]
published: 24.02.2025