Rainer Krauss, autor by Campuls

Eyes, nose, personality? A self-experiment in face reading!

What does a face reveal about the person behind it? Can eyes, foreheads, or wrinkles tell us more than words—or is it all just a game of old myths? Dr. [more]

published: 04.03.2026

Dr. Harbach appointed new deputy director at the Institute for Sustainable Water Systems (inwa)

Change at “inwa”: On March 1, 2026, Dr. Harvey Harbach took over the position of deputy director of the institute. Together with institute director Prof. Günter Müller-Czygan, he will play… [more]

published: 04.03.2026

Migraine patients sought for innovative project – Hof University heavily involved

Migraine is one of the most common disorders in young to middle-aged adults and often leads to a significant impairment in quality of life. Despite good treatment options, patients in… [more]

published: 02.03.2026

Focus on sustainable clothing: New study presents eco-design proposals for textiles

How can sustainable textiles become the norm on the European market and, in particular, how can short-lived products be removed from the market? A new study by the Öko-Institut, the… [more]

published: 26.02.2026

This is how you start your career as a commercial lawyer in the human resources department

Our former student Bastian is a commercial lawyer in the human resources department at Viessmann Clean & Cold Solutions, a company operating throughout Europe that specializes in cooling systems. [more]

published: 26.02.2026

When a plan succeeds: Without German to Hof – with a 1.8 GPA to a master’s degree!

Four years ago, Hany Dawood arrived in Hof from Syria without any knowledge of German – in a new country, a new education system, and a completely unfamiliar environment. But… [more]

published: 25.02.2026

How Hof University is modernizing its computer science education

In an article, the FAZ notes that many university graduates have difficulties starting their careers despite a shortage of skilled workers - because many degree courses do not reflect the rapid changes in digitalization, AI and cybersecurity. We spoke to Prof. Dr. Andrej Bachmann to find out more about the changes in computer science teaching at Hof University of Applied Sciences. [more]

published: 23.02.2026

Practical relevance and clear career prospects – increase in dual students in Bavaria

For 20 years now, dual study programs under the umbrella of hochschule dual – Bavaria’s network for dual study – have been an attractive study model at universities of applied… [more]

published: 19.02.2026

Question: What does the Virtual University of Bavaria offer teachers?

You teach at Hof University and would like to… …raise awareness of your degree program among school students and get the general public excited about your subject matter? …support the… [more]

published: 19.02.2026

Surplus wool for sustainable thermal insulation and room acoustics

A new research project on sustainable thermal insulation and improving room acoustics is being implemented at Hof University of Applied Sciences: Under the title “WAVE” (thermal insulation and acoustic improvement… [more]

published: 16.02.2026

“Studying business administration?! Is it still worth it?” – A degree program under pressure

Business administration has been one of the most popular degree programs in Germany for decades. However, in light of an increasingly saturated job market, growing competition for attractive jobs, and… [more]

published: 10.02.2026

“Unicorn with stardust!” – Artificial intelligence in the classroom

Just a few years ago, terms such as “unicorn” or “stardust” would hardly have been considered serious headlines. Today, they are examples of so-called AI prompts and illustrate the rapid… [more]

published: 06.02.2026

Cooperation between craftsmanship and science: Award for sustainable baking technology

Hof University congratulates the Fraunhofer Application Center for Textile Fiber Ceramics TFK on the Münchberg campus and all partners involved on the award of the Seifriz Transfer Prize 2026 in… [more]

published: 04.02.2026

StudyCheck Award 2026: Hof University once again among the most popular universities!

It came in third place in the category “under 5,000 students” – the award is based purely on student ratings. Great joy at Hof University of Applied Sciences: The Upper… [more]

published: 28.01.2026

Floating gardens for the city of the future – a guide to urban food production

How can food production, water management, and resource conservation be intelligently combined in urban areas? An interdisciplinary team of students at Hof University of Applied Sciences addressed this question in… [more]

published: 26.01.2026

University explores new ways to improve water security in Mexico City

Water scarcity, flooding, and overburdened infrastructure pose enormous challenges for megacities around the world. This is particularly evident in Mexico City, a metropolis with a population of 23 million. Christopher… [more]

published: 23.01.2026

Managing Director Achim Hager: “Einstein1 is alive and kicking—and we are shaping the future!”

Since its opening in 2019, the Einstein1 digital start-up center in Hof has been a central hub for founders, self-employed individuals, and start-ups in Upper Franconia. Achim Hager has… [more]