Author Archives: Rainer Krauss

Sustainable water management: theory meets practice

At the end of November, students on the "Sustainable Water Management and Engineering" Master's program had a practical learning experience as part of the "Smart Water" course. [more]

published: 10.12.2024

Vocational school Marktredwitz-Wunsiedel: Engineering internship

With its modular Bachelor's degree course in engineering, Hof University of Applied Sciences offers an educational pathway that can help not only the region's "hidden champions" to recruit young engineers. A group from the Marktredwitz-Wunsiedel state vocational school has now also found out about this. [more]

published: 09.12.2024

Innovative building control: OUR-E project presented on the international stage

As part of the OUR-E project, the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology (iwe) at Hof University of Applied Sciences is developing a predictive building control system for the new institute building being constructed on the Hof campus. [more]

published: 05.12.2024

City lecture in Selb: experts discuss sustainability in the plastics industry

On November 26, 2024, the third and final city lecture of Hof University of Applied Sciences took place at the Selb learning location. Under the title "Sustainability in Focus", Prof. Dr.-Ing. Michael Nase and Prof. Dr. Thomas Meins from the Institute for Bio:polymers spoke about current developments in the plastics industry. [more]

published: 02.12.2024

Effectively digitizing production processes – “Moonrise” project successfully completed

More digitalization in production for greater competitiveness: a total of 19 partner companies, research institutions and networks from the regions of Upper Franconia and Southern Saxony have been involved in a research project for the regional economy over the past three years. The aim of the project, which was coordinated at Hof University of Applied Sciences, was to create production-related IT systems in company networks. [more]

published: 02.12.2024

From double degree to dream job: Aidar’s path to Germany!

Have you ever dreamed of studying abroad and finding your dream job there? That's exactly what Aidar Chakiev did! As one of the first double-degree students from Ala-Too International University and Hof University of Applied Sciences, he not only has two degrees in his pocket, but has also landed a job as a software developer in Germany. [more]

published: 28.11.2024

UNI4MIND: Kick-off week with a focus on mental health

AOK Bayern and the Mental Health Crowd kicked off the next phase of their unique project at universities and colleges in Bavaria with a kick-off week focusing on topics and measures to improve students' mental health. [more]

published: 20.11.2024

20 years of the Bavarian Culture Prize: Daniel Herrmann receives science prize

Bayernwerk AG is awarding the Bavarian Culture Prize for the 20th time in a row. In the art category, the prize is awarded to renowned artists from the Free State of Bavaria. Daniel Herrmann, a graduate of Hof University of Applied Sciences, is also among the winners in the science category. [more]

published: 15.11.2024

EU funds for companies: Information for the safari through the funding jungle!

On February 11, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., the IHK for Upper Franconia Bayreuth together with the Hof University of Applied Sciences will offer a unique opportunity to explore the world of European funding for companies. [more]

published: 15.11.2024

5. Institute colloquium: Six exciting projects and a real “hat trick”

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

Through Math Olympiad: More understanding of machine learning

Master's student Saeid Khoobdel took part in a Math Olympics out of personal interest. The aim was not to solve mathematical problems, but to train an AI to solve problems. The team delivered impressive results. [more]

published: 04.11.2024

Gerontology and prevention: “We are getting older, but not healthier older”

Students on the Innovative Healthcare course at the Kronach campus had the opportunity to deal with a particularly relevant topic: Health promotion in and for old age. Hanna Wagner from the Arbeiter- und Samariter Bund Dresden spoke on the topic of "Gerontology and prevention". [more]

published: 25.10.2024

“Sustainability in focus: products made from bioplastics or recycled plastics?”

Which plastics does the future belong to? The third and final city lecture in Selb explores this question. Speaker Prof. Dr. Michael Nase will explain the current state of affairs. [more]

published: 24.10.2024

“Skilled labor strategy India” of the federal government: Hof University and BayIND as positive examples

The Federal Cabinet has adopted a skilled labor strategy for India. In the government paper, both Hof University of Applied Sciences and the Bavarian-Indian Center for Business and Universities (BayIND), which is based at Hof University of Applied Sciences, are named as outstanding practical examples. [more]

published: 23.10.2024

No drivers, no customers? – A comprehensive public transport service for rural areas

The aim of a new research project at Hof University of Applied Sciences is to link public mobility services in the best possible way and thus improve them for users in the future. Together with the Technical University of Munich and industry partners, the Institute for Information Systems (iisys) aims to create innovative digital tools for transport planning. [more]

published: 22.10.2024

The ACM Hypertext 2024 in Poznan – A travel report by Lisa Eidloth

In mid-September 2024, the 35th ACM Hypertext Conference took place under the motto "Creative Intelligence". Lisa Eidloth, research assistant at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys), reports on her experiences in Poznań, Poland. [more]

published: 17.10.2024

Sustainability proposal receives award – “Digital ride-sharing bank” to be implemented

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

Making local and district heating network storage more efficient and profitable

With a recently launched project, researchers at Hof University of Applied Sciences want to contribute to the further improvement of local and district heating network storage systems. At the Institute for Hydrogen and Energy Technology (iwe), the focus is particularly on the internal flows within the storage system during charging and discharging cycles. [more]

published: 17.10.2024