Author Archives: Rainer Krauss

Faculty awards: Best students honored on dean’s list

At a ceremony at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys), Hof University of Applied Sciences honored 186 students for their particularly good performance in their studies to date on the… [more]

published: 08.12.2025

Young female researchers experienced a summer full of innovation at ibp

Last summer brought a fresh international research spirit to Hof University of Applied Sciences: two talented young researchers – Anisha Jarang from the USA and Shaelagh Stephan from Canada –… [more]

published: 03.12.2025

6. Hof Energy Symposium provides strong impetus for the future of the energy transition

The 6th Hof Energy Symposium at Hof University of Applied Sciences ended with positive feedback all round and numerous in-depth expert discussions. The event, organized by the Institute for Hydrogen… [more]

published: 01.12.2025

Diversity of the subcontinent: the colors, scents and sounds of India at Hof University

At the Indian cultural evening, organized by Jesús Campos and Maike Schmoch from the FIT project team together with the International Office, numerous guests immersed themselves in the diversity of… [more]

published: 28.11.2025

Hof University of Applied Sciences recruits staff with two ambassadors on wheels

Hof University of Applied Sciences is going mobile in the truest sense of the word: two buses with an eye-catching design in the university's corporate design are now on the road in the district of Hof and the Vogtlandkreis (Plauen). [more]

published: 27.11.2025

Reading aloud day at the “Zur Auszeit” café – a time full of stories and smiling faces

On Friday, 21.11.2025, the nationwide reading day of the "Reading" foundation took place. The university took part in this event for the third time in a row. Five students delighted the children and their companions in the "Zur Auszeit" café. [more]

published: 25.11.2025

“Giving with heart and mind” – the gift trees at Hof University of Applied Sciences

For the 12th time now, the Hof University chaplaincy and parish priest Barbara Merkes from the Catholic Church in Hof are inviting people to take part in a gift tree campaign at Hof University to benefit the weaker members of society. [more]

published: 24.11.2025

Communication design: Double victory at the prestigious DDC Award 2025

Two students from the Communication Design course at the Münchberg campus of Hof University of Applied Sciences have been honored with the DDC Award 2025 this year. [more]

published: 24.11.2025

Ice hockey live: Only for students – 500 free tickets for the Selber Wölfe home game

VER Selb now has a special offer for students of the two universities in Hof: 500 free tickets allow free admission to the home game against the traditional club SC Riessersee. [more]

published: 21.11.2025

From waste material to high-performance yarn – breakthrough in Münchberg textile research

Sustainability, energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness have characterised research at the Institute of Materials Science (ifm) at the Münchberg campus for years. Textile recycling in particular is becoming increasingly important - fuelled not least by graduates who are driving forward textile innovation processes in regional and national companies. [more]

published: 21.11.2025

Save the date: IT Forum Upper Franconia 2026 at Hof University of Applied Sciences

On 12 March 2026, the next IT Forum Upper Franconia will take place at Hof University of Applied Sciences - one of the most important regional flagship events on digitalization, IT innovations and future technologies. [more]

published: 20.11.2025

Hof University is now officially part of the Bavarian doctoral network

From 2026, Hof University of Applied Sciences, together with OTH Amberg-Weiden and Ansbach University of Applied Sciences, will enable students to write their own doctoral theses as part of the new doctoral college REDIG - Resource Efficiency & Digitalization. This means that the educational institution is officially involved in one of Bavaria's doctoral centers. [more]

published: 19.11.2025

How to make new industry contacts – a seminar in Hof shows the way forward

From someone who should know: Acquisition expert Hans-Lothar Busch from Baden-Baden was at Hof University of Applied Sciences for the third time. The focus was on how to attract industry partners when traditional funding is becoming scarcer and more uncertain [more]

published: 19.11.2025

Hans Viessmann Technology Foundation has been supporting Hof University for many years

Hof University of Applied Sciences honors the long-standing commitment of the Hans Viessmann Technology Foundation, which has provided numerous impulses for teaching, research and student support for many years. With considerable financial resources, the foundation strengthens the further development of the university location and opens up new opportunities for innovative projects. [more]

published: 18.11.2025

Successful IT managers’ meeting: iisys and LAMILUX welcome over 50 decision-makers

On November 13, 2025, we welcomed over 50 IT managers from the entire region to a joint iisys and LAMILUX event at the Institute for Information Systems (iisys) at Hof University of Applied Sciences. The evening was all about current technological developments and practical insights. [more]

published: 17.11.2025

New at Hof University – welcome to Bavaria at the top!

As of the 2020/2021 winter semester, the following faculty members have begun their new roles at Hof University of Applied Sciences: [more]

published: 17.11.2025

6. Institute colloquium focuses on sustainability and practical applicability

The sixth Institute Colloquium took place in the Audimax at Hof University of Applied Sciences - this year organized by the Institute for Economic and Organizational Research (iwo). Once again, all six of the university's research institutes were invited to submit their projects in advance. [more]

published: 14.11.2025

Hof University eSports semester opening – digital team spirit and a passion for gaming

The eSports organizational unit kicked off the new university year with an energetic semester opening as part of the student representation. The teams also presented themselves to many new students in the popular games CS2, Valorant, League of Legends, Rocket League and Overwatch. [more]

published: 12.11.2025