Author Archives: Rainer Krauss
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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