Textiles have long been much more than just fabrics for clothing. They are used in aerospace and transportation just as much as in medicine, environmental technology, and recycling. It was… [more]
published: 24.09.2026
How do I figure out what’s right for me? College or vocational training? What are my strengths—and what opportunities are available in the region? CONTACTA HochFranken 2026 provides answers to… [more]
published: 22.09.2026
The new PISA results are sparking debate about the future of the German education system. The performance of 15-year-olds in Germany in mathematics, reading, and science is worse than it… [more]
published: 21.09.2026
A new student residence operated by the Upper Franconia Student Services Association was officially opened on Schützenstraße in Hof in the presence of Christian Bernreiter, Minister of State for… [more]
published: 16.09.2026
“The people developing AI seriously believe that AI could kill us by the end of the decade.” This provocative statement by Jacob Coxon, a former AI researcher at Anthropic… [more]
published: 14.09.2026
In this podcast, we discuss current research topics. Anne-Christine Habbel, the head of research marketing, and students in the Marketing Management program talk with the researchers and offer a glimpse into their lives. [more]
published: 11.09.2026
How is Hof perceived by the people who live, study, work, or spend their free time here? And where do they see room for improvement? Twelve sixth-semester students in… [more]
published: 01.09.2026
As part of its city lecture series, Hof University of Applied Sciences invites the public to its next event at its Kronach campus. In a lecture titled “Health Meets Computer… [more]
published: 31.08.2026
...is a question that graduates of high schools or technical high schools will have to grapple with sooner or later—so we've put together a summary of a few key points. [more]
published: 31.08.2026
How will the energy supply of the future work? Which technologies will prevail, and what political and legal frameworks are necessary to make this happen? Answers to these and many… [more]
published: 31.08.2026
The BayernMentoring program kicked off another round this year at Hof University of Applied Sciences. A total of four pairs—consisting of experienced female mentors and female students at the beginning… [more]
published: 28.08.2026
Hof University of Applied Sciences will participate in the Hof Fall Market “HofHaltig” on September 26 and 27, 2026 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day). Under the theme “The… [more]
published: 26.08.2026
Hof University of Applied Sciences will be represented in the CARE Cluster of Excellence by Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Lars Hahn. He was unanimously accepted as a collaborating member by the… [more]
published: 25.08.2026
The German higher education landscape is supported by two pillars: public universities and universities of applied sciences (FHs). Together, they have approximately 2.8 million students, with universities of applied sciences… [more]
published: 24.08.2026
Service anniversaries are a special occasion to honor those who have enriched the university with their dedication over many years. Today, the university congratulates Professors Dietmar Wolff and Michael Rauch on their 40th and 25th service anniversaries, respectively, and extends its heartfelt thanks to them for their significant contributions to the university’s successful development. [more]
published: 07.08.2026
How can valuable nutrients from agriculture be put to better use? The ReKorD research project at Hof University of Applied Sciences is addressing this question. The goal is to convert waste products from animal husbandry into high-quality fertilizers, thereby closing regional nutrient cycles. The project aims to make agriculture less dependent on mineral fertilizers while also conserving resources. [more]
published: 05.08.2026
Hof University of Applied Sciences is participating as a partner in the conference “Young Lawyers along the Danube,” which will take place from November 16 to 18, 2026, at Széchenyi István University in Győr, Hungary. The goal of the conference is to bring together young lawyers from Germany, Austria, and Hungary to discuss current legal issues in a European context from a comparative law perspective. [more]
published: 03.08.2026
Whether it’s the daily struggle with recycling, your favorite spot on campus, or just the usual college craziness—sometimes a meme says more than a thousand words. That’s exactly why Hof… [more]
published: 22.07.2026