Author Archives: Rainer Krauss

Voter turnout increases due to online voting: Result of the 2021 university elections

The 2021 university elections took place from July 01-07 and, as reported, were conducted for the first time purely as an online election. The results are now available. [more]

published: 09.07.2021

Brand analysis: Familiar, innovative – satisfaction with Hof University on the rise

When it comes to personal support for students, Hof University of Applied Sciences achieves top scores throughout Germany. This is the result of an annual nationwide brand analysis that surveys the image of universities and colleges [more]

published: 08.07.2021

Designs for a new forest experience center in Mehlmeisel

On Friday, July 9 at 4 p.m., students from the 4th and 6th semesters of the Communication Design program at the Münchberg Campus of Hof University of Applied Sciences will present their concepts, designs and prototypes for the new construction of a forest adventure center in Mehlmeisel in the Fichtel Mountains. [more]

published: 08.07.2021

Collaborative funding for higher education: Artificial intelligence helps learning

With the funding initiative "Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education", the federal and state governments are supporting artificial intelligence at a total of 81 universities. The joint project "HAnS" (University Assistance System), in which Hof University of Applied Sciences is involved, will receive funding of five million euros. [more]

published: 07.07.2021

Outstanding in dual studies in Bavaria – Sophie Kant wins “Dualissimo”

For the seventh time, hochschule dual, together with the Bavarian Business Association (Vereinigung der Bayerischen Wirtschaft e.V. (vbw) and the Bavarian metal and electrical employers' associations (bayme vbm) awarded the Dualissimo prize to outstanding dual graduates from Bavarian universities of applied sciences [more]

published: 06.07.2021

Vocational training: Everyday Learning Situations – Experienced in Virtual Space

Iisys has launched a project in the field of virtual reality. Practical situations are simulated in virtual space in such a way that they can be experienced and solutions learned by dual students and trainees. [more]

published: 05.07.2021

Targeted support for young women: Review of BayernMentoring

Every year, the team of women's representatives at Hof University of Applied Sciences offers the "BayernMentoring" project for female students. This is a support program specifically for young women primarily in STEM fields of study and careers [more]

published: 03.07.2021

Evaluation of digital teaching in times of pandemic: Students crave social contact

Hof University used the pandemic period to survey its students about their experiences with online teaching during the corona crisis. Here are the results... [more]

published: 01.07.2021

Double degrees at partner universities in Russia and Kazakhstan are possible

Students of computer science or business informatics at Hof will find it even easier to gain international experience in the future. The university has signed agreements with Perm University in Russia and KAZGUU University in Kazakhstan. [more]

published: 30.06.2021

Cooperation with textile design course: Maker shirts for the MakerSpace!

In order to strengthen the cohesion and awareness of the facility, common outfits for the MakerSpace team were developed and produced [more]

published: 28.06.2021

For more experience abroad: Cooperation with partner universities

Hof University of Applied Sciences receives a grant of 750,000 EUR from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for an interdisciplinary cooperation project with international partner universities [more]

published: 28.06.2021

New event series on technolgy transfer at ifm: On the way to textile industry 4.0!

On July 20, 2021, the first event - initially online - will focus on the issue of energy management. [more]

published: 23.06.2021

Successful in the Hof start-up ecosystem: The BtX energy start-up story

What can a successful start-up at Hof University of Applied Sciences look like? The example of BtX energy GmbH is a good illustration of this. [more]

published: 22.06.2021

Energy and CO2 savings by ice batteries – powered by solar energy!

Energy storage is one of the key issues for a sustainable energy supply. In Münchberg, novel ice batteries for cooling applications are being researched that can help to sustainably reduce energy and CO2. They are powered by surplus solar energy. [more]

published: 21.06.2021

Agricultural and packaging films or garbage bags: Scientists make wood residue usable

Using electron irradiation, researchers were able to treat largely unused residual materials from the paper industry in such a way that they can be used as bioplastics for further processing [more]

published: 17.06.2021

Certificate of appointment: Prof. Lehmann heads Hof University for another 6 years

The university president received the certificate of appointment for his fourth term in office from the hands of Science Minister Sibler in Munich [more]

published: 16.06.2021

Innovative healthcare at LCC in Kronach – film premiere!

In order to make the new course of studies a little more known, a small film has now been produced, which we present here. [more]

published: 16.06.2021

Anecdotes on the occasion of 25 years of service: Prof. Dr. Jörg Scheidt looks back

Prof. Scheidt has been working at our university since March 2002 - almost two decades. We asked the jubilarian to reminisce a little for us [more]

published: 15.06.2021