How can the circular economy actually work in plastics processing? Over the past few weeks, students on the "Engineering Sciences" course and the "Sustainable Plastics Processing" module have been asking themselves precisely this question - and have gained exciting insights into companies that implement innovative recycling solutions. [more]
published: 02.07.2025
As part of the general meeting of the Society of Friends and Supporters of Hof University of Applied Sciences, this time the focus was on special personalities in addition to information on the development of the university: four deserving members of the Society of Friends and Supporters, Dr. Dorothee Strunz, Dr. Christian Heinrich Sandler, Ute Coenen and Jürgen Handke, were honored for their many years of commitment. [more]
published: 02.07.2025
In the "RuhBio" research project, scientists at Hof University of Applied Sciences are working together with industrial partners to develop innovative nonwoven materials for rail transportation. The goal is ambitious: Conventional soundproofing elements, such as those currently used in trains, are to be replaced by a sustainable, bio-based alternative. [more]
published: 01.07.2025
We have a very special treat for all Hof University students. If you want to come to the popular festival in the Saaleauen this year, you can save money on your festival ticket. [more]
published: 30.06.2025
The current President of Hof University of Applied Sciences, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Jürgen Lehmann, will remain at the helm of the Upper Franconian educational institution for another year. He was confirmed today by the University Council of Hof University of Applied Sciences for a further six-year term of office. [more]
published: 27.06.2025
On June 25, 2025, Hof University of Applied Sciences opened its doors for Applicant Day - an afternoon full of insights into everyday student life and campus life. From the welcome in the Audimax to exciting discussions with faculty representatives and personal tours of modern laboratories: our gallery captures the best moments of the day. [more]
published: 27.06.2025
Hof University of Applied Sciences celebrated the 20th anniversary of the dual study program with a network meeting. Representatives from business, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, vocational schools and the university came together to take stock. The key message: the dual study program is a real success story. [more]
published: 26.06.2025
Hof University of Applied Sciences wants to offer a safe place to study and is committed to protecting its members from assault and sexualized violence. To raise awareness of the issue, test bracelets against knockout drops will be issued from July. [more]
published: 26.06.2025
With KICKSTART, Hof University of Applied Sciences has launched a Program that starts at a very early stage of a potential start-up - with the ideas or prototype development. Prototype development. [more]
published: 26.06.2025
The company Gamma from Oberkotzau in the district of Hof shows what promoting young talent looks like in practice: The company supports its dual students at the Faculty of Computer Science at Hof University of Applied Sciences with great openness and commitment - even across national borders. [more]
published: 25.06.2025
Denis Kiragu is a research fellow at the ibp. He summarizes his impressions of the country and the university for "campuls-digital". [more]
published: 23.06.2025
Anke Müller, Professor of Manufacturing Processes in Mechanical Engineering, and Oliver Mauroner, Professor of Technology-Oriented Innovation and Start-up Management at Hof University of Applied Sciences, held their city lecture on the topic of "How makerspaces, repair cafés and do-it-yourself are changing our world" at "Auszeit". [more]
published: 20.06.2025
As part of a comprehensive needs analysis, Hof University of Applied Sciences has examined the needs and willingness of regional companies to cooperate. The study was initiated by the Gesellschaft der Freunde und Förderer der Hochschule Hof e.V. and its chairman Andreas Pöhlmann. [more]
published: 20.06.2025
What makes for successful marketing in the healthcare sector? The students on the Marketing Management Master's program got to the bottom of this question during an exciting excursion to Siemens Healthineers in Forchheim. [more]
published: 17.06.2025
From 19 to 23 May 2025, the university was all about international academic collaboration: around 20 guest lecturers from ten countries took part in the International Teaching Week 2025 and designed a diverse teaching and supporting program under the motto "AI Odyssey: Understand, Create, Explore!". [more]
published: 06.06.2025
It is a scientific milestone for Hof University of Applied Sciences: from 2026, it is now expected that students will be able to complete their own doctoral theses in some research fields at the educational institution, which was founded in 1994, and obtain the corresponding academic degree. The background to this new right to award doctorates is the university's now confirmed participation in the REDIG (Resource Efficiency and Digitalization) doctoral center at OTH Amberg-Weiden and Ansbach University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 06.06.2025
Hof University of Applied Sciences recently became the first German university to have its own representative office in India – a significant milestone in the two decades of academic cooperation… [more]
published: 04.06.2025
Climate change, scarcity of resources, social responsibility - today's challenges require new ways of thinking and creative solutions. This is precisely where the Sustainability Management module at Hof University of Applied Sciences comes in. [more]
published: 03.06.2025