Author Archives: Rainer Krauss
The Android university app, developed under the direction of Prof. Dr. Walter Kern, has enjoyed great popularity since its launch around two years ago. Around 1000 students use the app. A new update now introduces further innovative features. [more]
published: 23.04.2025
Marc Lehmann's current doctoral thesis deals with the question of how the digitalization of administrative processes in the building permit procedure can be legally structured and promoted. He is currently writing his doctoral thesis as part of a cooperative doctorate between Hof University of Applied Sciences and the University of Regensburg. [more]
published: 23.04.2025
Prof. Dr. René Peinl from the Institute for Information Systems at Hof University of Applied Sciences (iisys) shows in a paper how language models can help to avoid distortions in AI-generated images. [more]
published: 22.04.2025
As part of the annual engineering colloquium at Hof University of Applied Sciences, the best theses from the Faculty of Engineering were once again honored. The focus of the event was the presentation of the prestigious Raumedic Award - an award that recognizes both technical excellence and practical relevance. [more]
published: 22.04.2025
23.04.2025 is the official "Laboratory Day" - and we would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to all the dedicated laboratory staff at our sites in Hof, Münchberg, Selb and Kronach! [more]
published: 22.04.2025
In the medium and long term, a double-degree agreement is to be set up for engineering. One exchange program, however, is already full of life. [more]
published: 22.04.2025
It is an institution, a local celebrity and part of Upper Franconia's culinary heritage: the Hofer Wärschtlamo. [more]
published: 12.04.2025
Hof University of Applied Sciences has also had a research information system since 2024.
An overview is now available to provide a broader overview of all universities that have and use this type of system. [more]
published: 11.04.2025
By supporting investments in sustainable growth and employment, the EU's ERDF program also supports small and medium-sized enterprises in Upper Franconia. Hof University of Applied Sciences plays an important role in this locally. [more]
published: 10.04.2025
The energy transition is polarizing the current political debate. While fossil fuels are experiencing a resurgence in the USA, wind, photovoltaics and the use of biomass to generate energy are being expanded in Germany. In the past, this has led to enormous price increases in electricity costs. The series of city lectures at Hof University of Applied Sciences is now discussing whether a return to nuclear power makes sense. [more]
published: 09.04.2025
In the series of successful graduates, we are introducing Katharina Klug today. Born in Hof, she completed her Bachelor's degree in International Management in 2008 under Prof. Dr. Stefan Wengler and now works at Bosch Digital in the Innovation Management department. [more]
published: 08.04.2025
On May 15 from 7 to 9 p.m., the "Masters of Mayhem", a professional Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band, will be playing at Alfons-Goppel-Platz 1. [more]
published: 07.04.2025
The 18-year-old from Kulmbach had very special support from Dr. Harvey Harbach from Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 07.04.2025
Hof University of Applied Sciences is further expanding its international cooperation: A new double-degree agreement has been concluded with the German-Kazakh University (DKU) and Yessenov University in Aktau (Kazakhstan). The agreement enables students of engineering and computer science to complete an international degree with a double degree. [more]
published: 07.04.2025
The second round of the "ITTQ" project recently came to a successful end with a small closing event. The project makes an important contribution to securing skilled workers in Northern Bavaria's water sector. [more]
published: 04.04.2025
Hof University of Applied Sciences is represented with an AI-based digital learning assistant as one of nine in-depth investigated use cases in the study "AI in studying and teaching - use cases and conditions for success" by the Hochschulforum Digitalisierung. [more]
published: 04.04.2025
Hof University of Applied Sciences is celebrating a small anniversary: for five years now, the international engineering Master's degree course in Sustainable Textiles at the Münchberg campus has been preparing specialists to make the textile production chain more sustainable. [more]
published: 03.04.2025
For the past three years, the Innovative Healthcare course offered by Hof University of Applied Sciences at its location in Kronach has offered an alternative to many traditional further education courses in the healthcare sector. The 38-year-old nurse Stefanie Poppinga was one of the first to complete this course and reports on her experiences. [more]
published: 02.04.2025