Author Archives: Rainer Krauss
A new and unique concept at Hof University of Applied Sciences combines the contents of all existing engineering study program concepts at the Hof location. Starting in the winter semester of 2022/23, Hof University of Applied Sciences will offer a completely restructured and highly flexible bachelor's degree program in engineering [more]
published: 16.02.2022
In recent years, heavy rainfall events and floods have been on the increase. Against this background, there is a massive need for action in dealing with concentrated masses of water in order to avoid or minimize their sometimes devastating effects and damage as best as possible. [more]
published: 16.02.2022
In large parts of the world, water is extracted from ground or surface waters to meet the population's water needs. However, these water resources are not available in unlimited quantities. A wastewater reuse project at Hof University of Applied Sciences is addressing this issue. [more]
published: 15.02.2022
During his stay in Germany, Achim Burkart, the German Consul General in Bangalore, India, visited Hof University of Applied Sciences for the first time. [more]
published: 08.02.2022
The little ones learn from the big ones - that is the motto of the upcoming bioplastics conference at Hof University of Applied Sciences on 23 and 24 February 2022. [more]
published: 07.02.2022
In the course "Polymer Matrix Composites", students gave various presentations on composite topics in the winter semester 2021/2022. The best presentation was awarded [more]
published: 01.02.2022
The company Kelheim Fibres has been nominated for the "Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year" award for its concept of menstrual underwear made from sustainable viscose special fibers. The developer behind it is Natalie Wunder, the first graduate of the "Sustainable Textiles" master's program at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]
published: 01.02.2022
At the beginning of 2022, the Institute for Water and Energy Management at Hof University of Applied Sciences will launch a project focusing on regenerative local heating networks. The goal of the project team, which currently consists of four members, is the transfer of knowledge and the further training of all players, from manufacturers to operators, as well as the networking and strengthening of the Bavarian local heating sector. [more]
published: 26.01.2022
At the farewell evening in the Hof Klangmanufaktur, some of the closest employees were able to say goodbye to the chancellor, who is now entering semi-retirement. afterwards, "Campuls-digital" had the opportunity to have a short conversation with Dagmar Pechstein. [more]
published: 26.01.2022
Change in one of the most important personnel matters at Hof University of Applied Sciences: Dagmar Pechstein, the university's long-time chancellor, is ending her professional career and moving into semi-retirement. She was now honored by university president Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Jürgen Lehmann and some of her close colleagues during a small pandemic celebration. [more]
published: 24.01.2022
At the "Advent of Code 2021" - an annual series of challenges on computer programming - a team from Hof University of Applied Sciences was also involved this time. [more]
published: 24.01.2022
Digitization has us firmly in its grip. The current pandemic situation highlights the importance of new technologies, the gaps that still need to be filled, and the challenges we face in applying them. [more]
published: 12.01.2022
Researchers at Hof University of Applied Sciences want to reduce the use of labor and materials in the management of closed aquaculture facilities, among other things. This is to be achieved with the help of biodegradable, so-called "growth bodies" for water purification [more]
published: 12.01.2022
At regular intervals, the Forschende Hochschule Hof explains terms and topics from the context of research and science. This time: The science barometer. [more]
published: 11.01.2022
Successful and innovative start-up projects from Bavarian universities were honored with the HOCHSPRUNG Award in a virtual awards ceremony. The all-female Hof start-up company "Businettes" received a special prize. [more]
published: 10.01.2022
With seven so-called tandems, consisting of female students from Hof University of Applied Sciences and mentors from the business world, the Bayern Mentoring Program has started the 2021/ 2022 round. At the kick-off event in October, the tandems were able to get to know each other for the first time. [more]
published: 10.01.2022
A joint research project of the Institute for Information Systems (iisys) at Hof University of Applied Sciences and NKD Group GmbH is currently looking at current purchasing behavior in the Bindlach-based textile retailer's approximately 2,000 stores [more]
published: 17.12.2021
Within the framework of virtual events, Hof University of Applied Sciences honored the top 10% of each of the Bachelor's and Master's students in the faculties of Economics, Engineering, and Interdisciplinary and Innovative Sciences (INWISS) [more]
published: 16.12.2021