KickOff zum IT-Forum Oberfranken 2026: Digitale Souveränität als zentrales Zukunftsthema
Mit einem offiziellen Auftakt an der Hochschule Hof ist das IT-Forum Oberfranken 2026 in die Planungsphase gestartet. [more]
published: 03.06.2025Author Archives: Rainer Krauss
“Cable clutter, lots of order and banging on the table” – International voices from the Hof University team
Around 40 percent of students come from abroad, and the academic and research support staff are also becoming increasingly diverse: employees from around 20 nations now work in administration and research. Three of them - from Taiwan, Ukraine and Syria - report with a twinkle in their eyes on culture shocks, language confusion and small and big moments of happiness. [more]
published: 02.06.2025
City lecture: How makerspaces, repair cafés and do-it-yourself are changing our world
The lecture as part of the Hof City Lectures provides exciting insights into the diverse world of makers - from working in high-tech laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment to self-realization in DIY and repair cafés. Here, defective devices are repaired in order to conserve resources and promote sustainability. It becomes clear how different these places can be... [more]
published: 02.06.2025
“Chess meets Economy” brings chess, strategy and business together
The "Chess meets Economy" event recently took place for the first time at Hof University of Applied Sciences - an innovative format that combined business, entrepreneurship and chess. [more]
published: 02.06.2025
“SkateDays” on June 21/22: “Pump tracks are the perfect gym – only cooler!”
On June 21 and 22, the skate park at the Hofer Eisteich will become a hotspot for action, style and innovation: At Skatedays 2025, spectacular tricks will also meet scientific curiosity: The event will be accompanied by an exciting research project at Hof University of Applied Sciences, which will analyze the movement sequences when skating in pump tracks. [more]
published: 27.05.2025
Back to nuclear energy? City lecture invited to discuss alternatives
The return to nuclear power divides politics and society. The latest city lecture in the student café "Zur Auszeit" discussed whether this is actually a viable option. [more]
published: 23.05.2025
“Crossing Cultures – Building Futures”: Students from Bangalore visit Bavaria
From April 28 to May 9, 2025, a delegation from the Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences (RUAS) in Bangalore visited Bavaria. The group visited various educational institutions, including Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 19.05.2025
With the city of Hof: research project launched for climate-resilient new development area
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
Review of the 30th IT Manager Meeting Hochfranken
Most recently, the IT managers' meeting Hochfranken took place at the Institute for Information Systems at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iisys), which has established itself as a platform for exchange between managers in the IT sector. [more]
published: 16.05.2025
Digitalization in care: City lecture discusses the near future
The current series of city lectures began with the lecture "Colleague robot, please take over? - Solutions for the care of the future" at the student café Zur Auszeit in Hof. [more]
published: 12.05.2025
Now we’re talking! The machines at Hof University of Applied Sciences: The gel permeation chromatograph (episode 5)
Our machines also have their say on a regular basis: today we are talking about a gel permeation chromatograph, i.e. a system that can be used to determine the size distribution of molecules and is used at Hof University of Applied Sciences for basic research. [more]
published: 09.05.2025
Top positions in the CHE ranking for engineering sciences at Hof University
The engineering degree programs at Hof University of Applied Sciences have achieved a remarkably good result in the current CHE Ranking 2025. In numerous categories, they are among the top group nationwide, underlining the high quality of the courses on offer. [more]
published: 08.05.2025
Science at the other end of the world – ibp at the “PPS-40” in Auckland
The Institute for Circular Economy at Bio:Polymer (ibp) was represented by Benedikt Hiller and David Krieg at the 40th International Conference of the Polymer Processing Society (PPS-40) in Auckland. The two research assistants traveled a total of 38 hours to the other side of the world to New Zealand to present and discuss their research work on sustainable plastics. [more]
published: 08.05.2025
“Paths to a doctorate” – information event opens doors to a career in science
How do you get started with a doctorate? What motivates doctoral candidates to keep going - and what helps when things get difficult? These and many other questions are the focus of the event "Paths to a doctorate - an evening full of insights and experiences". [more]
published: 08.05.2025
In a nutshell: What distiguishes a University of Applied Sciences and a University?
...is a question that graduates of high schools or technical colleges will have to deal with sooner or later - so we have summarized a few essentials. [more]
published: 07.05.2025
Leisure activities: cultural, culinary and sporting – Hof has a lot to offer!
Having fun with your fellow students after lectures and simply switching off from everyday student life - no problem in Hof, because there is so much on offer in the city on the Saale - whether it's culinary, cultural, sporting or simply relaxing. We at Campuls.digital have summarized our top 10 best leisure activities in Hof for you. [more]
published: 28.04.2025
Dance into May 2025: Festivals and events around May 1st
Here in Upper Franconia, the first of May is not just celebrated as "Labor Day". The first of May is a day full of traditions and customs here. Here in the Hofer Land region, too, there are numerous festivals and events around May Day that you shouldn't miss. We have listed some of them for you: [more]
published: 28.04.2025
Kickstart2025 – We present: “BioPoly” – Potential analysis of recycled, biodegradable polyester yarns
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: 23.04.2025