Author Archives: Rainer Krauss

Textiles to Touch and Take Home – University High-Tech at the Münchberg City Festival

When the downtown area of Münchberg once again transforms into a lively festival zone on June 13 and 14, 2026, Hof University—with its Münchberg campus—will be right in the thick… [more]

published: 04.05.2026

When AI Can’t Count—and What Researchers at Hof University Are Doing About It

Today, artificial intelligence can describe images, recognize objects, and explain complex relationships. And the progress has been enormous: so-called vision-language models (VLMs) combine text and image understanding in impressive ways. [more]

published: 04.05.2026

Public Lecture: Breaking Free from Digital Dependence – Ideas for Greater Autonomy

The most recent public lecture at Hof University of Applied Sciences at the end of April focused on a highly topical issue: “Paths to Digital Sovereignty.” Following opening remarks by… [more]

published: 30.04.2026

A Successful Fresh Start: How the University’s Alumni Program Got Back on Track After the Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic brought club activities to a standstill in many places—including the Hof University Alumni Association. The cancellation of in-person events and the lack of face-to-face interaction posed major… [more]

published: 30.04.2026

Master’s in Computer Science: How Hof University is tailoring its curriculum for the AI era

It will take effect with the upcoming winter semester: the revised examination regulations (SPO) for the Master’s program in Computer Science at Hof University of Applied Sciences. What may sound… [more]

published: 28.04.2026

Data That Makes a Difference – How iisys Advances Medical Research

From a migraine app to international research: IT expertise from Hof is now supporting medical research at the highest level. What began as an innovative project has evolved into an… [more]

published: 28.04.2026

The Man with the “Fun Facts”: How Student Morten Weber Is Reimagining Hof

During the day, he studies at our university; in his free time, he delves deep into the past: On Instagram and TikTok, Morten Weber takes his followers on a… [more]

published: 27.04.2026

This is where the mobility of tomorrow is taking shape: Cornerstone laid for the Selb Design Studio

With the ceremonial laying of the cornerstone, the Selb Design Studio has reached another important milestone. In addition to Minister President Markus Söder, District Administrator Peter Berek, State Secretary of… [more]

published: 27.04.2026

Regional Hydrogen Prospects: The HyBaBo Project Officially Completed

Successful conclusion of the “HyBaBo – Hydrogen Bavaria Bohemia” project: The Bohemian-Bavarian project culminated in the event “Regional Hydrogen Perspectives – Results and Outlook” held at the East Bavarian… [more]

published: 24.04.2026

Lecture Halls, Deserts, and Factory Floors: The University Expands Its Ties with Tunisia

From Hof to Kasserine, from Kairouan to Gabès – Professor Dr.-Ing. Valentin Plenk is building a dense network of academic partnerships and industry contacts. His most recent visit demonstrates that… [more]

published: 23.04.2026

Workshop in Münchberg: Tools, Equality, and the Living Craft

Following the university’s own flax sowing on campus, a hands-on workshop on building traditional flax tools took place last Saturday at Hof University’s Münchberg campus. Organized by the Women’s Representative,… [more]

published: 23.04.2026

We’re a “Fairtrade University” again! – But what does that actually mean?

Hof University of Applied Sciences has recently been recognized once again as a “Fairtrade University.” Essentially, this title signifies that Hof University of Applied Sciences is actively committed to fair… [more]

published: 16.04.2026

From practice to teaching: insights into the HAW professorship in two compact days

How do you become a professor at a university of applied sciences? What does the job involve—and do I already meet the requirements? Answers to these questions will be provided… [more]

published: 15.04.2026

City lecture: Who controls our digital lives? – Paths to digital sovereignty

Many of us use cloud services from companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, or Google on a daily basis—often without even realizing it. Whether storing photos, shopping online, or communicating, US… [more]

published: 12.04.2026

Hands-on learning with a sustainable raw material – the flax project at the Münchberg campus

The “1qm Flax” project officially kicked off at the Hof University of Applied Sciences’ Münchberg campus. Students from various degree programs and university staff came together to conduct hands-on research… [more]

published: 10.04.2026

Creating Opportunities: Lecturer and PhD Programs Open New Pathways

Hof University of Applied Sciences is making a targeted effort to foster early networking in order to strengthen academic careers and practice-oriented teaching. The pool of adjunct instructors initially created… [more]

published: 07.04.2026

Funding agency to provide Hof University with over 70,000 euros in 2026

In 2026, Hof University will once again receive generous support from the Society of Friends and Supporters of Hof University. With its contribution of over 70,000 euros, the Society… [more]

published: 31.03.2026

Using AI to Create Better Recycled Plastics: “SmartReUSE” Boosts the Environment and the Circular Economy

The plastics industry faces a major challenge: it must increasingly use recycled materials while delivering the same quality as newly produced plastics. This is precisely where the “SmartReUSE” project comes… [more]

published: 30.03.2026