Author Archives: Rainer Krauss

The 6th EU-FORUM at Hof University of Applied Sciences on November 16, 2021

Prof. Dr. Peter Schäfer founded the EU Forum, he himself has worked in European organizations for many years and has been Professor of European Business Law at Hof University of Applied Sciences since 1996. In conversation, he reports on the Forum, but also on his view of the state of the European Union. [more]

published: 14.10.2021

Celebrating the anniversary of service: Hof University congratulates very warmly

Recently, two service anniversaries were celebrated at Hof University of Applied Sciences: Prof. Michael Barta and Doreen Rustler were the honorees [more]

published: 13.10.2021

Women conquer male domains: For Emma Löhner, it all started on Girls’ Day

Technical courses in particular are still considered a male domain. But the story of 21-year-old mechanical engineering student Emma Löhner shows why reservations and misgivings are misplaced and why women in particular should have confidence in their technical interest and talents. [more]

published: 13.10.2021

From speech therapist to media and information services specialist

Michelle Groß, now the fourth apprentice in the history of the University Library, began her service on September 1 [more]

published: 13.10.2021

Virtual speed dating – Find a practice partner for the dual study program now!

Under the umbrella of hochschule dual - Bavaria's network for dual studies, the dual Speeddating Bavaria will take place from 25.10. to 19.11.2021. Of course, you can also get in touch with Hof University of Applied Sciences and some of its partner companies directly and easily online [more]

published: 12.10.2021

Recycling with the voracious “Hubert”: Feed our hungry pen monster!

Empty ballpoint pens, highlighters or felt-tip pens - normally they end up in the residual waste at some point. But at the Greentech University there is now the pen monster "Hubert" of the Student Environmental Initiative (SUI)! You can feed him with your empty writing materials and thus make a contribution to sustainability! [more]

published: 12.10.2021

Producing food safely and sustainably in state-of-the-art aquaponics

In a research project running over two years, Hof University of Applied Sciences is investigating sustainable food production in aquaponics entirely without microplastics [more]

published: 11.10.2021

Scientists for Future: Prof. René Peinl talks about his commitment

Prof. Dr. René Peinl is involved with Scientists for Future (S4F) as a private individual and as one of thousands of scientists, and was also involved in the International Climate Strike. We spoke with Prof. Peinl. [more]

published: 06.10.2021

Hof University of Applied Sciences optimizes Nordhalben local heating network

The Nordhalben local heating network is soon to work more intelligently and effectively. This is being ensured by a joint research project of Hof University of Applied Sciences and Bioenergie Nordhalben eG together with ENERPIPE GmbH and HDG Bavaria GmbH. In addition, network customers will be able to call up their consumption data in real time in the future and receive individual incentives for savings [more]

published: 06.10.2021

Shaping the business of tomorrow – between management and digitization

Starting in the summer semester of 2022, Hof University of Applied Sciences will offer the future-oriented master's degree program "Digital Business Management", which will provide students with the necessary digital competence for end-to-end process management and many other areas in changing companies. [more]

published: 06.10.2021

Interactive exhibits from Hof University of Applied Sciences enrich Welsch exhibition

The anniversary exhibition "One for All" about the architect and baroque master builder Maximilian von Welsch has been on display at the Rosenberg Fortress in Kronach since July. As part of the "Co-Learning Lab" project, Hof University of Applied Sciences is also involved [more]

published: 04.10.2021

Opening at the Rosenthal Theater: The future of mobility is being shaped in Selb!

With the ceremonial start of the new course of studies "Design and Mobility", Hof University of Applied Sciences has opened its new place of learning in Selb. The 16 first students and numerous guests of honor attended the official kick-off in Selb's Rosenthal Theater [more]

published: 04.10.2021

Lucas Cranach Campus celebrates premiere as location of Hof University

The first students of the new Innovative Healthcare program have now been welcomed to their new place of work in Kronach. The Lucas Cranach Campus Foundation had invited to a kick-off event in the Kühnlenzpassage Kronach [more]

published: 02.10.2021

Start of winter semester 2021: Over 900 “first-timers” and 40 percent more applications

The Hof University of Applied Sciences starts the winter semester 2021/22 with more than 900 first-semester students, thus continuing its growth course. A total of around 3,800 students are now enrolled at the Hof, Münchberg, Kronach and Selb campuses (plus 5.5%). This is the highest level since the university was founded [more]

published: 01.10.2021

For international students: Apartments in Hof and Münchberg urgently needed!

The winter semester has begun at Hof University of Applied Sciences with a record number of students. Unfortunately, a number of international students are still looking for permanent accommodation. They are actively supported by the Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]

published: 01.10.2021

Bringing neighbours together: Joint course with University of West Bohemia in Pilsen

Covid19 brings together Hof University of Applied Sciences and the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen. For the first time, both educational institutions will offer a joint course for their students from October to January 2022 [more]

published: 29.09.2021

Lively exchange of young researchers at Hof University of Applied Sciences

The aim of the 2nd Institute Colloquium between the approximately 70 participating scientists was to improve networking and to promote scientific exchange among each other. Thus, not only the interdisciplinary cohesion should be strengthened, but also cross-institutional discussions should take place [more]

published: 28.09.2021

Two online vacation programs from “MUT – Girls and Technology” during the fall vacations

Last year, the Upper Franconia-wide network of "MUT - Girls and Technology" celebrated two premieres: For the first time, a vacation event took place online. And for the first time, there was a joint event of all four MUT locations. This year, the program will be expanded [more]

published: 27.09.2021