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City lecture: “Münchberg is THE textile training center in Bavaria!”

In mid-October, around 90 interested people gathered in the newly restored Münchberg Schützenhaus for the city lecture by the Institute of Materials Science at Hof University of Applied Sciences (ifm). Even before the event began, there were many voices in the foyer welcoming the fact that the university was "increasing its presence in Münchberg". [more]

published: 23.10.2025

Science up close: Hof University invites you to the “Night of Science 2025”!

After the great success of the premiere in 2023 with around 2000 enthusiastic visitors, Hof University of Applied Sciences will once again open its doors for the "Night of Science" on Friday, November 14, 2025. From 6 p.m. to midnight, the campus on Alfons-Goppel-Platz will be transformed into a place full of discoveries, discussions and inspiration. [more]

published: 14.10.2025

With crafts to the sponge city – new “Campus Tour” format starts in Hof

Application meets research: this was the motto of the first campus tour at Hof University of Applied Sciences, which was attended by 42 participants. The new series of events was organized by the IHK for Upper Franconia Bayreuth and Hof University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with the HWK for Upper Franconia. The focus in Hof was on the topics of climate change and environmental protection. [more]

published: 06.10.2025

Experience the diversity of India – cultural evening at Hof University

The International Office of Hof University of Applied Sciences invites you to a special evening about the fascinating diversity of India on Wednesday, November 26, 6 pm (Audimax in the B-building)! Visitors can expect exciting insights into traditions, music, dance and culinary specialties. Students from India will present their country and share their personal impressions of everyday life. [more]

published: 02.10.2025

When artificial intelligence counts dice incorrectly – and science is explained in the middle of the pedestrian zone

The Hof autumn market: the smell of bratwurst in the air, beer fountains in constant use, thick jackets despite almost double-digit temperatures - and right in the middle of it all, Hof University of Applied Sciences, which showed that research doesn't just work in the lab or on servers, but also directly between the market stalls and the pedestrian zone. [more]

published: 01.10.2025