Author Archives: Rainer Krauss

Engineers: More choices on the way to the study of your dreams

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

How to address heavy rain: Alternatives to channel expansion will be studied

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

Wastewater reuse – the way out of global water scarcity?

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

German Consul General in Bangalore, India, visits Hof University of Applied Sciences

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

Hof bioplastics conference achieves new registration record early on

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

Course “Polymer Matrix Composites”: Best Presentation awarded

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

Sustainable menstrual underwear nominated for innovation award

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

Hof University of Applied Sciences strengthens the Bavarian local heating sector

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

Chancellor Dagmar Pechstein: “I experienced 19 years of university growth!”

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

“Everything has its time!” – Chancellor Dagmar Pechstein leaves office

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

“Advent of Code 2021: How Hof computer science students saved Christmas…

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

Master’s program “Digital Transformation” at Hof University of Applied Sciences picks up speed!

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

Aquaponics: Ecological water purification in aquacultures – with less effort!

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

Inquiry: What is the often-cited science barometer?

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

HOCHSPRUNG Founder Award 2021: “Businettes” win special prize!

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

Bayern Mentoring takes off again: Lots of exchange between “tandems”

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

Cooperation with textile retailer NKD: Tracking the customer – what the receipt reveals

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

Dean’s List: Hof University honors best students

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