Author Archives: Rainer Krauss

University explores new ways to improve water security in Mexico City

Water scarcity, flooding, and overburdened infrastructure pose enormous challenges for megacities around the world. This is particularly evident in Mexico City, a metropolis with a population of 23 million. Christopher… [more]

published: 23.01.2026

Managing Director Achim Hager: “Einstein1 is alive and kicking—and we are shaping the future!” 

Since its opening in 2019, the Einstein1 digital start-up center in Hof has been a central hub for founders, self-employed individuals, and start-ups in Upper Franconia. Achim Hager has… [more]

published: 23.01.2026

Students shine in “Capture The Flag” – Unresolved security vulnerability found

In the elective module “Applied IT Security” at Hof University of Applied Sciences, students once again demonstrated their skills in the popular hacking competition “Capture The Flag” this year. The… [more]

published: 21.01.2026

Teaching & Learning Days 2026: Rethinking teaching – bold, competent, digital

How can we design teaching that really reaches students—in a way that is skills-oriented, engaging, and digitally effective? These and other teaching-related questions will be addressed at an event taking place at our university for the first time this year. [more]

published: 20.01.2026

5 things nobody tells you before you start studying at Hof University

Those who decide to study at Hof University of Applied Sciences have usually already heard a few things: small groups, practical learning, personal support. All of this is true—but it’s… [more]

published: 20.01.2026

Europe’s cultural heritage: Digital tools for monument preservation and restoration

How can historic buildings, works of art, and archaeological sites be better protected from creeping damage, environmental pollution, or the consequences of climate change? This is precisely the question addressed… [more]

published: 19.01.2026

Between potential and reality: Why women are less likely to hold leadership positions in logistics

The logistics industry is one of Germany’s key economic sectors – yet women remain significantly underrepresented in its management ranks. Prof. Dr. Fridtjof Langenhan and Prof. Dr. Friedwart Lender, together… [more]

published: 12.01.2026

The past of the future: “A plea for dreamers and visionaries of all times!”

It is in the nature of things that visions of the future that have come to pass are no longer recognizable as such to posterity, since they have exchanged their… [more]

published: 08.01.2026

How Matthias Drossel wants to further develop the Faculty of Innovative Sciences

With a clear focus on future topics, practical teaching and professional innovation, Prof Dr Matthias Drossel is taking over as the new Dean of the Faculty of Interdisciplinary and Innovative… [more]

published: 07.01.2026

“Sharpen profile, develop potential” – Interview with the new Vice President Prof Schmola

Prof Dr Gerald Schmola is the new Vice President for Research, Development and Entrepreneurship at Hof University of Applied Sciences. In an interview with campuls-digital, he explains what he wants… [more]

published: 07.01.2026

“Digital sovereignty is not a luxury, but risk management”

Over the years, the IT Forum Upper Franconia has established itself as a central platform for exchange between business, IT practice and research. in 2026, the event will focus… [more]

published: 07.01.2026

Intelligent interior door trim combines sustainability and high-tech

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

Modernization boost for the Administrative Informatics degree course

A new learning environment for students of administrative informatics has been put into operation on the university campus in Hof. In the comprehensively modernized facilities, the future IT specialists for… [more]

published: 19.12.2025

Personal branding workshop: tell your story with impact at “Einstein1”

How do you turn your own biography into a compelling professional story? The workshop “Personal Branding – Tell your story with impact”, which will take place on January 22, 2026… [more]

published: 19.12.2025

Project in Colombia: Women shaping ecological peace

Over twenty women from various communities in the Magdalena Medio region took part in two workshops at the beginning of December as part of the international FRAU-PAZ research project. The… [more]

published: 16.12.2025

How ideas become powerful stories – the storyline creation workshop in the StartUpLab

In the StartUpLab at Hof University of Applied Sciences on December 2, 2025, everything revolved around the art of effective storytelling. At the “Storyline Creation” workshop, Dr. Martin Gebhardt, former… [more]

published: 11.12.2025

Engineering sciences with excellent grades in the CHE Ranking 2025

The engineering programs at Hof University of Applied Sciences have once again achieved excellent results in the current CHE University Ranking 2025. Several degree programs and fields of study… [more]

published: 11.12.2025

Cross-border dialog connects hydrogen industry from Bavaria and the Czech Republic

How can hydrogen drive the industrial transformation in Bavaria and the Czech Republic? This question was the focus of the specialist event “Hydrogen in Industry”, which was attended by representatives… [more]

published: 11.12.2025